United Arab Emirates vs Oman, ICCCWCLT, Today Match Prediction

UAE vs OMA Match Prediction & Analysis

The United Arab Emirates is set to face Oman in the 101st match of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2024-2027 on May 3 at Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur. The UAE has a poor performance in this qualifier circle. They have played 23 matches in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 so far, winning just 6 of them and are placed eighth in the points table with 12 points. On the other hand, Oman has won 14 out of 26 matches and is placed third in the points table with 31 points.

TEAMS PREVIEW

United Arab Emirates Preview

The United Arab Emirates has been struggling with form recently, including a narrow 6-run defeat (DLS method) against Nepal in their last match. Nepal posted a total of 289 runs while batting first, and despite a strong effort, UAE fell just short of the target.

In that game, Mohammad Shahdad contributed 65 runs, while Khuzaima Tanveer added 49, but their efforts were not enough to secure a win. On the bowling side, Ajay Kumar and Junaid Siddique picked up two wickets each.

Looking at overall performances, Muhammad Waseem has been a key player for the UAE, scoring 539 runs at an average of 23.43 in 23 matches during this cycle. Aryansh Sharma and Rahul Chopra have also impressed with the bat, accumulating 490 and 454 runs respectively.

With the ball, Junaid Siddique has been the standout performer, leading the team with 32 wickets in 23 matches. Aryan Khan has also contributed solidly, claiming 18 wickets in 13 games.

United Arab Emirates Predicted Playing XI:

Aryansh Sharma, Adeeb Usmani, Muhammad Shahdad, Harpreet Singh, Akshdeep Nath, Muhammad Waseem ©, Muhammad Zuhaib, Khuzaima Tanveer, Junaid Siddique, Haider Ali, Ajay Kumar

Oman Preview

Oman delivered an outstanding performance in their last match, securing a dominant 102-run victory (DLS method) over Nepal. Batting first, Oman put up a massive total of 305 runs, while Nepal managed only 155 runs in 36.5 overs in response.

Jatinder Singh was the star of the match, scoring a brilliant 130 runs, while Jiten Ramanandi contributed a valuable 43 runs to help the team reach an imposing total. The bowlers also played a crucial role, with Nadeem Khan claiming three wickets and Shakeel Ahmed picking up two.

Looking at the tournament overall, Jatinder Singh has been in exceptional form, accumulating 750 runs in 20 matches. Hammad Mirza has also been impressive with the bat, scoring 526 runs in 16 games. In the bowling department, Shakeel Ahmad has been outstanding, taking 46 wickets in just 16 matches, while S. Shrivastava has supported well with 28 wickets in 14 games.

At this venue, Oman’s performance has been mixed so far, with one win and one loss in the tournament.

Oman Predicted Playing XI:

Jatinder Singh, Pruthvikumar Machhi, Shakeel Ahmed, Hammad Mirza, Mujibur Ali, Jiten Ramanandi, Wasim Ali, Vinayak Shukla, Hassnain Shah, Jay Odedra, Shah Faisal

Weather Conditions

The weather at Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur, is expected to remain cloudy on match day. As the day progresses, cloud cover is likely to increase, with a strong chance of heavy rainfall developing after noon.

UAE vs OMA Pitch Report

Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur typically provides a balanced pitch, though it tends to slightly favour batters. The surface offers good support for batting, particularly in the first innings, while bowlers come more into play as the match progresses and conditions change. The average first-innings score at this venue is around 256 runs. In this qualifier cycle, the highest total recorded here is 305 by Oman, whereas the lowest total is 123, scored by Namibia.

Total Over/Under Betting Tips

Toss: To Bat

The conditions at this venue typically favour teams that bat first, as the pitch offers good support to batters in the opening innings, while bowlers tend to get more assistance later in the game. Notably, in the last four ODI matches of this qualifier cycle held here, all have been won by the team batting first. As a result, the captain winning the toss is expected to choose to bat first.