After a gap of 15 years, Sri Lanka and United Arab Emirates (UAE) are set to face each other in the ICC CWC Qualifier 2023. The match, taking place on Monday, will see Sri Lanka enter as the favorites due to their strong squad. On the other hand, UAE, who still have a long way to go at the international level, will aim to gain maximum benefit from this qualifier.
Match Details:
The Queens Sports Club is hosting an ODI match after a five-year hiatus. It is traditionally a batting-friendly surface where runs are expected to come quickly. However, there is a possibility of the wicket slowing down in the latter half of the game, so the captains winning the toss will need to make a decision based on the conditions.
Probable Playing XIs: Sri Lanka: Dimuth Karunaratne, Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dasun Shanaka (c), Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamika Karunaratne, Dushmantha Chameera, Lahiru Kumara / Matheesha Pathirana, Maheesh Theekshana
United Arab Emirates: Waseem Muhammad (c), Vriitya Aravind (wk), Rameez Shahzad, Basil Hameed, Ali Naseer, Rohan Mustafa, Asif Khan, Aayan Khan, Junaid Siddique, Zahoor Khan, Karthik Meiyappan / Sanchit Sharma
Key Players:
Asif Khan, a specialist middle-order batsman for UAE, has scored 846 runs in 25 ODIs at an average of 40.28, including 2 centuries and 5 half-centuries.
Kusal Mendis (vc), Dimuth Karunaratne, Charith Asalanka, Pathum Nissanka (c), Asif Khan, Waseem Muhammad, Rohan Mustafa, Wanindu Hasaranga, Basil Hameed, Dushmantha Chameera, Matheesha Pathirana
Kusal Mendis, Vriitya Aravind, Dimuth Karunaratne, Pathum Nissanka, Waseem Muhammad (vc), Dhananjaya de Silva, Wanindu Hasaranga (c), Basil Hameed, Aayan Khan, Maheesh Theekshana, Junaid Siddique
Sri Lanka enters the ICC CWC Qualifier 2023 with a relatively experienced squad, led by Dasun Shanaka, as they aim to secure their spot in the World Cup. The team features former ODI skipper Dimuth Karunaratne, providing leadership and stability at the top of the order. However, notable absence includes Angelo Matthews, who did not make the squad. Matheesha Pathirana, the young prodigy who impressed on his ODI debut against Afghanistan, has retained his place in the team. Sri Lanka’s batting lineup is well-rounded, with Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, and Dhananjaya de Silva adding depth as all-rounders. The pace unit comprises Dushmantha Chameera, Lahiru Kumara, Chamika Karunaratne, and Matheesha Pathirana, while Maheesh Theekshana is expected to lead the spin department. Sri Lanka enters the tournament on a positive note, having won their previous bilateral ODI series against Afghanistan 2-1, and they will be looking to carry that winning momentum forward.
On the other hand, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) had a challenging run in their preparations for the marquee event. They suffered a clean sweep, losing 3-0 to the West Indies in a recent series held in Sharjah. In the warm-up matches, UAE had mixed results, suffering a 114-run defeat against the West Indies but managing to secure a thrilling 3-wicket win over Nepal. Led by opening batter Muhammad Waseem, UAE’s squad includes experienced campaigners such as Rohan Mustafa, Asif Khan, and Zahoor Khan. UAE is still striving to establish themselves in the international arena, and this qualifying event presents an opportunity for them to showcase their potential and make a mark in world cricket.
The upcoming match will be a crucial test for both teams. Sri Lanka, with their experienced players and recent success, will be aiming to assert their dominance. UAE, despite their recent setbacks, should not be taken lightly, as they possess talented individuals who can turn the game in their favor. The clash between these teams will be closely watched, as both sides vie for a place in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023.
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