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With the hopes of improving their qualification chances, Oman and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will face each other in the eighth game of the ongoing ICC ODI World Cup Qualifiers 2023 at the Bulawayo Athletic Club on Wednesday, June 21.
Oman began their Qualifiers campaign with a bang, delivering a stunning performance to secure a resounding 5-wicket victory over Ireland. The team showcased their talent and determination, displaying a solid all-round performance. This will be Oman’s second successive match at the Bulawayo Athletic Club, providing them with the advantage of familiar conditions.
On the other hand, the United Arab Emirates faced a setback in their opening match, suffering a massive 175-run defeat against Sri Lanka. Despite the loss, UAE remains undeterred and determined to bounce back strongly in the upcoming contest against Oman. They will look to rectify their mistakes and showcase their true potential as they strive to secure a crucial victory.
Pitch report:
The pitch at Bulawayo Athletic Club exhibits a favorable inclination towards fast bowlers during the early stages of the match. However, as the game progresses, it gradually transforms into a surface that offers advantages to batters, with spinners becoming more influential in the later stages of the contest.
Head-to-head record:
Played: 07 | OMN won: 03 | UAE won: 03 | Tied: 1
Probable XIs:
Oman: Kashyap Prajapati, Jatinder Singh, Shoaib Khan, Aqib Ilyas, Zeeshan Maqsood (c), Mohammad Nadeem, Ayaan Khan, Naseem Khushi (wk), Bilal Khan, Jay Odedra, Fayyaz Butt
UAE: Muhammad Waseem (c), Rohan Mustafa, Vriitya Aravind (wk), Basil Hameed, Asif Khan, Rameez Shahzad, Ali Naseer, Aayan Afzal Khan, Karthik Meiyappan, Zahoor Khan, Muhammad Jawadullah
Dream11 Prediction:
- Wicketkeeper: Vriitya Aravind
- Batters: Kashyap Prajapati, Jatinder Singh, Muhammad Waseem (c)
- All-rounders: Rohan Mustafa, Zeeshan Maqsood (vc), Aqib Ilyas, Basil Hameed
- Bowlers: Bilal Khan, Zahoor Khan, Fayyaz Butt