Emerging Asia Cup, Match 11 | PK A Vs UAE Playing 11 Prediction, Preview And Live Streaming
Pakistan convincingly defeated Oman in their last game [Source: @TheRealPCB/x.com]
Pakistan A and the United Arab Emirate are gearing up for a crucial encounter in Match 11 of the ACC Men’s T20 Emerging Asia Cup 2024 on Wednesday, October 23, at Al Amerat Cricket Ground Ministry Turf 1. With contrasting fortunes in their previous matches, the stakes are high, and fans are in for an electrifying showdown.
PK A vs UAE: Team Previews
Pakistan A
Pakistan A's recent performance was proof of their ability to make a comeback. Despite a shaky start against Oman, where captains Mohammad Haris and Yasir Khan departed early for just three runs each, the middle order stepped up to the plate.
Omair Yousuf and Qasim Akram knuckled down with a partnership that brought stability, with the latter scoring 48. The fireworks truly began with Rohail Nazir (41* off 20) and Arafat Minhas (31* off 15), who provided a late innings surge, propelling Pakistan A to a formidable 185/5.
On the bowling front, Shahnawaz Dahani led the charge with an economical spell, giving away just 13 runs in his four overs and a wicket to his name. Zaman Khan, the standout bowler, snagged two crucial wickets, maintaining pressure that ultimately stifled Oman at 111, securing a massive 74-run victory for Pakistan A.
A win in this game will help Pakistan A qualify for the semis and they will come out all guns blazing to secure their qualification.
UAE
Contrastingly, the UAE team faces an uphill battle after a huge loss against India A by seven wickets. Their batting was dismal as they folded for a dismal 107. Captain Basil Hameed (22) and opener Rahul Chopra were the only batsmen to make meaningful contributions, with the latter scoring a half-century that became the backbone of their innings.
The UAE bowlers, though successful in their last outing, have struggled with consistency. Omid Rahman and his cohort managed to contain India A but were not without their challenges, as evidenced by Hameed's expensive over where he gave away 22 runs.
The upcoming match for UAE against Pakistan A demands a step-up in performance, with every player needing to be firing on all cylinders as they look to leave their mark.
PK A vs UAE: Match Details & Live Streaming
Date & Time | October 23, 02:30 PM (IST) |
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Venue | Al Amerat Cricket Ground, Oman |
Broadcast & Live Streaming | Star Sports Network & Disney+Hotstar |
PK A vs UAE: Al Amerat Cricket Ground Pitch Report
The pitch at Al Amerat is a spinner's paradise, offering considerable turn that could be a game-changer in the upcoming match. Teams will likely leverage their spinners to gain the upper hand, making the middle overs crucial for setting the tone of the innings. Pacers will also have a role, using variations to extract the most from the new ball in the initial overs. With a preference for batting first due to the pitch conditions, the toss could play a crucial role in the outcome. A winning score is predicted to hover around 150 runs.
PK A vs UAE: Probable Playing XIs
Pakistan A: Mohammad Haris (c & wk), Yasir Khan, Omair Yousuf, Rohail Nazir, Qasim Akram, Abdul Samad, Arafat Minhas, Shahnawaz Dahani, Zaman Khan, Sufiyan Muqeem, Mohammad Imran
UAE: Aryansh Sharma, Mayank Rajesh Kumar, Nilansh Keswani, Vishnu Sukumaran, Rahul Chopra, Syed Haider Shah (wk), Basil Hameed (c), Sanchit Sharma, Muhammad Farooq, Muhammad Jawadullah, Omid Rahman
PK A vs UAE: Winner Prediction
Considering the current form and overall team composition, Pakistan A are the favourites to win this clash.