Play-Off: Match 2 | ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2023 | Takashinga Sports Club
Nepal and UAE will face off in the second semifinal of the 7th-place playoffs on Sunday at the Takashinga Sports Club in Harare. The winner of this match will advance to play against Ireland on Tuesday, while the loser will compete in the 9th-place playoff against the USA.
When: Sun 02 July, 09:00 (local) | Sun 02 July, 15:00 (CST)
Where: Play-Off: Match 2, ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2023 | Takashinga Sports Club
Pitch and Weather Report: The pitch at the Takashinga Sports Club in Harare is challenging for batsmen, with an average first-inning score around 240. The seam bowlers can expect some early movement, making it difficult for batsmen to play confidently. As the match progresses, the surface may become easier to bat on.
The weather in Harare is expected to be clear with temperatures ranging between 19-22 degrees Celsius.
NEP vs UAE Head To Head: The head-to-head record between Nepal and UAE in ODIs stands at 14 matches to date. Out of these, Nepal has emerged victorious in 8 matches, while UAE has won 6.
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NEPAL : Nepal aims to bounce back after failing to maintain their winning momentum in the League 2 stage. Key players include Kushal Burtel, who has been consistent in their batting line-up, and skipper Rohit Paudel and Bhim Sharki in the middle order. Nepal also has a strong batting depth with all-rounders Kushal Malla, Dipendra Singh, and Aarif Sheikh.
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES: UAE has had a disappointing run in the tournament so far, failing to register a win in their four matches and finishing at the bottom of the Group B points table.
Key players for UAE include experienced batsmen Muhammad Waseem and Vriitya Aravind, who will need to play a big role in this match. Rohan Mustafa, Asif Sheikh, and Aryansh Sharma have not performed up to the mark, contributing to the team’s poor form.
All-rounders Basil Hameed and Ali Naseer have shown some resistance lower down the order, but UAE’s fortunes have not improved. Junaid Siddiqui and Ali Naseer are the leading wicket-takers for UAE with 5 wickets each and will lead the pace attack with Jawadullah and Sanchit Sharma.
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Indibet Betting Odds: NEPAL (1,61) vs UNITED ARAB EMIRATES (2.29)
NEP vs UAE Betting Tips:
- Standings: Both Nepal and UAE are set to face off in the 7th place play-offs.
- Nepal’s Performance: In their four matches so far, Nepal has only managed to secure one win against USA in the league phase.
- UAE’s Performance: UAE, on the other hand, is yet to achieve their first win and has faced four consecutive losses in the tournament.
- Nepal’s Overall Record: Nepal has a win-loss record of 8-6 in ODIs till now.
NEP vs UAE Match Prediction: Nepal will win the match
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