United Arab Emirates vs Nepal, ICC CWCLT 2019-22, Today Match Prediction 02 March 2023

uae vs nep Match Prediction & Analysis

The United Arab Emirates will look to beat poor form as they take on Nepal in the next game of the ICC Cricket World Cup League Two 2019-23. UAE suffered a big defeat against Papua New Guinea in their last game and continues to underperform. Nepal has enjoyed a good run and is coming here with a big win against Papua New Guinea.  

Nepal is in good form, and the side has won the last five games. Their batsmen have scored runs, and this will add to the team’s confidence. In contrast, UAE’s batting has raised serious concerns in the last few games. They lack confidence, and it will be interesting to see if they can turn it around in this game.

TEAMS PREVIEW

United Arab Emirates Preview

Chundangapoyil Rizwan’s side must pull up its socks. Their batting line-up has looked rusty in the last few games. The side is coming here with a 131-run loss against Nepal and had a miserable outing with the bat. Nepal has been on a roll, and the UAE skipper would like to see a positive show from his players as they look to improve their position on the points table.  

Muhammad Waseem is battling poor form, and the team will need a good show from him and Aryan Lakra at the top. Chundangapoyil Rizwan must guide the innings in the middle order and add runs with Vriitya Aravind and Rohan Mustafa. Alishan Sharafu and Asif Khan have to do well down the order, as the top order has struggled in the last few games.  

Junaid Siddique has struggled and must deliver early wickets, sharing the new ball with Hazrat Bilal. Karthik Meiyappa has done well in recent games and will have to keep the scoring rate under check in the middle overs. The side will also like better spells from Rohan Mustafa, Zahoor Khan, and Aryan Lakra in this game.

United Arab Emirates Predicted Playing XI:

Chundangapoyil Rizwan (c), Muhammad Waseem, Vriitya Aravind (wk), Aryan Lakra, Rohan Mustafa, Asif Khan, Alishan Sharafu, Hazrat Bilal, Junaid Siddique, Karthik Meiyappan, Zahoor Khan

United Arab Emirates Actual Playing XI:

Karthik Meiyappan, Rohan Mustafa, Chundangapoyil Rizwan, Mohammad Waseem, Aryan Lakra, Zahoor Khan, Asif Khan, Junaid Siddique, Alishan Sharafu, Vriitya Aravind, Sabir Ali

Nepal Preview

It was a confident show from Rohit Paudel's side in their last game against Papua New Guinea. It was a clinical win for the side in a low-scoring contest as they registered a 4-wicket win. Their batsmen have done well in recent matches, and Paudel would like to use this momentum and move up on the points table.  

Kushal Bhurtel and Aasif Sheikh have been in excellent form, and the pair will look to add runs at the top. The middle order is strong for the side, and they will expect runs from Gyanendra Malla, Rohit Paudel, and Aarif Sheikh. Dipendra Singh Airee, Kushal Malla, and Sompal Kami add solidity to this batting line-up.  

The bowlers did an excellent job in the last game, and the side will expect early wickets from Sompal Kami and Karan KC in this game. Gulshan Jha troubled the PNG batsmen and would like to continue with the good show. Pratis GC, Dipendra Singh Airee and Kushal Malla add to the side’s bowling strength. 

Nepal Predicted Playing XI:

Rohit Paudel (c), Aasif Sheikh (wk), Kushal Bhurtel, Gyanendra Malla, Kushal Malla, Sundeep Jora, Dipendra Singh Airee, Sompal Kami, Karan KC, Pratish GC, Lalit Rajbanshi

Nepal Actual Playing XI:

Kushal Malla, Dipendra Singh Airee, Gyanendra Malla, Gulsan Jha, Aasif Sheikh, Rohit Kumar Paudel, Kushal Bhurtel, Sompal Kami, Karan KC, Aarif Sheikh, Sandeep Lamichhane

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

It will be a hot day in Dubai on March 2. The wicket is slower than what we have seen in the past. The batsmen are struggling with the pace of the surface and have to play to the merit of the ball to do well on this wicket. The side that bats first in the game would need 270 runs to feel safe on this track.

Venue Details

Dubai International Cricket Stadium is a large ground. Batsmen enjoy batting here as the fast outfield offers them plenty of scoring opportunities. Fast bowlers struggle on this surface, but spinners do well as the ball turns sharply and stops on the batters.

Toss: To Bowl

It has been a surface, and batters have struggled in the last four games played here. Putting up runs on the board isn’t easy. Both captains shall have this on their minds at the toss. The side winning the toss shall have no hesitation in bowling first.