Match 8 of the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifiers 2023 will be played between Oman and UAE at the Bulawayo Athletic Club Sports Grounds. Both teams have one victory each in the tournament thus far, after playing three matches each, including two warm-up matches. Oman got off to an excellent start by securing a convincing five-wicket victory over Ireland in their tournament opener. Opting to bowl first, Bilal Khan and Fayyaz Butt shone with the ball, each claiming two wickets. Their efforts helped restrict the Irish team to a below-par total of 281/7 in the allotted 20 overs.
In the chase, Kashyap Prajapati played a composed innings, scoring 72 runs off 74 balls, which provided Oman with a good score in the powerplay. Aqib Ilyas (52) and Zeeshan Maqsood (59) also made crucial contributions as Oman successfully chased down the target with 11 balls to spare.
UAE, meanwhile, had a poor start to the tournament, having suffered a 175-run defeat against Sri Lanka in their opening match. Opting to bowl first, the UAE bowlers conceded a total of 355/6 in the allotted 20 overs. In response, Wanindu Hasaranga displayed a sensational bowling performance, claiming six wickets, and helping bundle out UAE for a mere 180 runs in 39 overs.
Oman vs UAE Injury Update
Both teams do not have any injury concerns.
Oman vs UAE Predicted XI
Oman Predicted XI
Aqib Ilyas, Jatinder Singh, Kashyap Prajapati, Zeeshan Maqsood (c), Naseem Khushi (wk), Shoaib Khan, Ayaan Khan, Mohammad Nadeem, Bilal Khan, Fayyaz Butt, and Jay Odedra
UAE Predicted XI
Muhammad Waseem (c), Ali Naseer, Vriitya Aravind (wk), Basil Hammed, Rohan Mustafa, Asif Khan, Aayan Afzal Khan, Karthik Meiyappan, Zahoor Khan, Muhammad Jawadullah, and Rameez Shahzad.
Oman vs UAE Match Details
Match: Oman vs UAE
Date & Time: June 21, 12.30 PM IST
Venue: Bulawayo Athletic Club Sports Grounds, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
Oman vs UAE Fantasy Team
Wicket-keeper: Vriitya Aravind
Batters: Jatinder Singh, Kashyap Prajapati, Muhammad Waseem
All-rounders: Rohan Mustafa, Zeeshan Maqsood, Aqib Ilyas, Mohammad Nadeem, Ali Naseer
Bowlers: Bilal Khan, Karthik Meiyappan
Captain: Zeeshan Maqsood
Vice-captain: Ali Naseer
Oman vs UAE: Bulawayo Weather and Pitch Report
The pitch at Bulawayo Athletic Club is likely to provide a favorable batting surface for the game. While there might be some early assistance for the seamers, the pitch is expected to remain conducive for batting throughout the match.
The weather in Bulawayo will be hot and sunny. The temperature is likely to be over 35 degrees Celsius.
Oman vs UAE, ODI World Cup Qualifiers Match 6 Broadcasting
The World Cup Qualifier match between Oman and UAE will be live on Star Sports network as far as TV is concerned.
Oman vs UAE Live Streaming
Disney + Hotstar has picked up streaming rights of the Oman vs UAE match. The toss will take place at 12.00 PM IST.
Oman vs UAE ODI matches Head to Head
| Matches Played | 7 |
| Matches won by Oman | 3 |
| Matches won by UAE | 3 |
| Matches Drawn | 0 |
| Matches Tied | 0 |
Oman vs UAE Match Prediction
Oman will be high on confidence heading into the match, having recently defeated a strong Irish side in their previous game. The victory over Ireland will provide them with a boost as they look to build on their winning momentum. On the other hand, UAE will aim to recover from a significant loss against Sri Lanka and bounce back stronger.
