T20 World Cup 2022: Sri Lanka VS United Arab Emirates - Match predictions and tips

    Sri Lanka and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will meet in Match 6 of the T20 World Cup 2022

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    Both teams lost their first match and will be eager to make a return to the game.

    While the Asia Cup champions were defeated by Namibia by a comfortable margin, UAE bowlers did their best to win the game for their team. Still, the Netherlands batters held their cool and stole the victory in the final over of the match.

    Sri Lanka Player to watch

    Pathum Nissanka, Sri Lanka's opening batsman, did not play well in the first match against Namibia, but the gifted batter is predicted to perform well in the second match. Nissanka can look to bat for the entire 20 overs and contribute to his team's high total.

    Wanindu Hasaranga, the ace spinner, produced a significant spell for his team and claimed several crucial wickets in the opening game. Hasaranga will try to maintain his strong form with the ball and take a few more vital wickets for his team.

    UAE Player to watch

    Waseem Muhammad: He scored 41 runs and was the highest scorer against the Netherlands in the last match.

    Junaid Siddique: He is the pick of the bowler, as he took three wickets in the previous match against the Netherlands.

    Match Prediction

    Sri Lanka is predicted to win today's match as it is a stronger and more experienced side in comparison to UAE.

    Top Picks

    Pathum Nissanka

    Wanindu Hasaranga

    Waseem Muhammad

    Junaid Siddique

    Pitch Report

    Simonds Stadium's pitch has been an excellent sporting track, with help for both bowlers and batters. The new ball moves slightly, but batting becomes more accessible as the ball ages. The captain who wins the toss may wish to have a bowl first.

    Team Squad

    Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Dhananjaya de Silva, Dasun Shanaka (c), Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamika Karunaratne, Dilshan Madushanka, Danushka Gunathilaka, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera

    UAE: Aryan Lakra, Zawar Farid, Vriitya Aravind (wk), CP Rizwan (c), Chirag Suri, Waseem Muhammad, Aayan Afzal Khan, Karthik Meiyappan, Zahoor Khan, Junaid Siddique, Basil Hameed

     

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