The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Qatar are set to compete in a crucial ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Asia Qualifier match on October 8 at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground in Oman. Both nations are vying for one of the three qualification spots for the 2026 T20 World Cup.
The UAE, with its robust cricketing structure and experienced roster, is widely considered the favorite. Their squad features a well-balanced mix of seasoned players and promising new talent, positioning them as a formidable opponent.
The pitch at Al Amerat is known to offer a fair contest for both batters and bowlers. The average first-innings score at this venue over the last 20 matches is 142 runs, suggesting a competitive game. For viewers in India, the match will be available for live streaming on the FanCode app and website.
Artificial intelligence predictions from multiple platforms favor a UAE victory, attributing it to their stronger lineup and extensive experience in high-pressure international fixtures.
Team Squads
United Arab Emirates Probable XI:
Waseem Muhammad (c), Alishan Sharafu, Asif Khan, Zohaib Khan, Hashit Kaushik, Rahul Chopra (wk), Dhruv Parashar, Haider Ali, Muhammad Rohid, Junaid Siddique, Simranjeet Singh Kang.
Full UAE Squad: Muhammad Waseem (c), Alishan Sharafu, Jonathan Figy, Basil Hameed, Dhruv Parashar, Harshit Kaushik, Muhammad Irfan, Aryansh Sharma (wk), Rahul Chopra (wk), Haider Ali, Junaid Siddique, Muhammad Farooq, Muhammad Rohid, Simranjeet Singh, Zahid Ali.
Qatar Probable XI:
Imal Liyanage (wk), Shahzaib Jamil Ahmed (wk), Muhammad Ikramullah, Muhammad Tanveer, Shakkir Kassim, Muhammad-Asim Liaqat-Ali, Owais Ahmed, Mujeeb-ur-Rehman Muhammad-Zaman, Amir Farooq, Arif Nasir Uddin, Daniel Archer.
Full Qatar Squad: Mirza Mohammed Baig (c), Muhammad Ikramullah, Muhammad Tanveer, Zubair Ali, Daniel Archer, Muhammad Asim, Saqlain Arshad, Imal Liyanage (wk), Shahzaib Jamil (wk), Amir Farooq, Arif Nasir Uddin, Muhammad Murad, Mujeeb Ur Rehman, Owais Ahmed, Shariq Munir.
