United Arab Emirates vs New Zealand, UAE vs NZ, Today Match Prediction 20 August 2023

UAE vs NZ Match Prediction & Analysis

UAE are riding high on a rare victory over the top side NZ in the last match. They were at the absolute best as they defeated the opponents. UAE have been growing in strength in recent times as they look to win the match as well.

New Zealand on the other hand will want to get back to winning ways after a disappointing loss. They won the first match however could not keep the momentum going as they lost the second match of the series. 

RECENT PERFORMANCE

UAE

W L

UAE

144/3 in 15.4 9.19

UAE vs NZ

United Arab Emirates beat New Zealand by 7 wickets 19 Aug 2023

NZ

142/8 in 20.0 7.1

UAE

136/10 in 19.4 6.92

UAE vs NZ

New Zealand won by 19 runs 17 Aug 2023

NZ

155/6 in 20.0 7.75

NZ

L W

UAE

144/3 in 15.4 9.19

UAE vs NZ

United Arab Emirates beat New Zealand by 7 wickets 19 Aug 2023

NZ

142/8 in 20.0 7.1

UAE

136/10 in 19.4 6.92

UAE vs NZ

New Zealand won by 19 runs 17 Aug 2023

NZ

155/6 in 20.0 7.75

HEAD TO HEAD

TEAMS PREVIEW

United Arab Emirates Preview

UAE won the previous match by a massive 7 wicket margin. They bowled first in this match and were magnificent with the ball. They restricted the opposition batters to 142 runs in 20 overs. Aayan Afzal Khan picked up 3 wickets while Muhammad Jawadullah picked up 2 wickets in the innings to rock the opposition batters.

The UAE batting was up to the mark set by the bowlers as they chased the target down while losing only 3 wickets. Muhammad Waseem scored a brilliant half century while he was assisted by Asif Khan who scored 48 runs in the match.

Key players:Muhammad Waseem, Aayan Afzal Khan, Asif Khan, Muhammad Jawadullah

United Arab Emirates Predicted Playing XI:

Muhammad Waseem, Aayan Afzal Khan, Asif Khan, Muhammad Jawadullah, Aryansh Sharma, Basil Hameed, Vritya Aravind, Ali Naseer, Zahoor Khan, Mohammed Faraazuddin, Ansh Tandon

United Arab Emirates Actual Playing XI:

Muhammad Jawad Ullah, Asif Khan, Aayan Khan, Waseem Muhammad, Basil Hameed, Junaid Siddique, Vriitya Aravind, Aryansh Sharma, Zahoor Khan, Mohammed Faraazuddin, Ansh Tandon

New Zealand Preview

New Zealand lost their previous match by 7 wickets. They batted first in this match and could manage only 142 runs in their 20 overs. Mark Chapman was the top scorer for the team as he scored 63 runs. James Neesham scored 21 runs down the order as no other batsmen took responsibility for the team.

The bowling was not great either as the NZ bowlers took only 3 wickets in the entire match. Mitchell Santner was the pick of the bowlers for his team as he took 1 wicket. It was a considerable loss for New Zealand.

Key players:Mark Chapman, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner

New Zealand Predicted Playing XI:

Mark Chapman, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner, Kyle Jamieson, Ben Lister, Cole McConchie, Tim Southee, Chad Bowes, Tim Seifert, Dane Cleaver, Rachin Ravindra

New Zealand Actual Playing XI:

Mitchell Santner, Rachin Ravindra, Dean Foxcroft, Mark Chapman, Adithya Ashok, Tim Seifert, Chad Bowes, Tim Southee, Will Young, Kyle Jamieson, Benjamin Lister

Weather Conditions

The pitch is one of the most peculiar venues for matches since it is a touch rough, with broad fissures in some areas that help spin bowlers and small patches of green grass in others that help speed bowlers. Overall, the pitch has a reddish hue and wide bare spots that make batting relatively simple.

The temperature will be around 35 degrees Celsius during the match. There is little to no chance of rainfall during the match and we can expect a full game to take place.

UAE vs NZ Pitch Report

The match between UAE and New Zealand will take place at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai.

Toss: To Bat

As the pitch is devoid of grass, the fast bowlers struggle a lot in the early days and hence the team that wins the toss at Dubai International Cricket ground usually decides to bat first to put up a winning score in the scorecard.