West Indies won the 1st ODI against UAE | Source: Twitter
United Arab Emirates will be looking to bounce back stronger and bring the series at level when they take on West Indies in the 2nd ODI of the three-match series on Tuesday, June 6 at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah.
West Indies started the series in dominant fashion, recording a resounding seven-wicket win over the United Arab Emirates. They displayed exceptional batting performance, efficiently chasing down the target of 202 runs in a swift 35.2 overs, largely due to Brandon King's magnificent century knock.
United Arab Emirates, on the other hand, had a dismal batting performance with only one of their players managing to surpass the 50-run mark. Vriitya Aravind was the second-highest scorer with 40 runs, exposing the team's overall struggle to build substantial partnerships.
Heading into this match, the West Indies have their sights set on victory to secure an unassailable lead in the series, while the United Arab Emirates are eager to win and prevent the visitors from gaining the upper hand. All in all, an exciting 50-overs content awaits us at Sharjah.
Match Details
- Date and Time: 6 June, 6:00 PM IST
- Venue: Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah
- Live Streaming and Broadcast: FanCode
Pitch Report
The pitch at Sharjah Cricket Stadium offers a fair balance between bat and ball, providing equal assistance to both departments. Spinners, in particular, are expected to thrive on this surface, while the pacers can generate some movement in the early overs. Once batters settle in, they can score freely. The average first-inning total at this venue hovers around 230 runs, with teams batting first having enjoyed more success.
Predicted Playing XIs
United Arab Emirates: Muhammad Waseem (c), Aryansh Sharma (wk), Vriitya Aravind, Rameez Shahzad, Asif Khan, Rohan Mustafa, Ali Naseer, Aayan Afzal Khan, Karthik Meiyappan, Junaid Siddique, Zahoor Khan
West Indies: Brandon King, Johnson Charles, Shamarh Brooks, Shai Hope (c & wk), Keacy Carty, Kavem Hodge, Roston Chase, Keemo Paul, Yannic Cariah, Odean Smith, Dominic Drakes
Cricket Exchange Fantasy Tips
Wicket-Keeper: Johnson Charles, Shai Hope, Vriitya Aravind
Batters: Brandon King, Shamrah Brooks, Muhammad Waseem
All-Rounders: Rohan Mustafa, Keemo Paul, Asif Khan
Bowlers: Odean Smith, Dominic Drakes
Captain: Brandon King
Vice-Captain: Shamrah Brooks
Prediction
The West Indies have a definite edge heading into this game, given the firepower they possess in both batting and bowling.