Nepal vs UAE Prediction: Nepal has recently done well against UAE in recent games.

Nepal and UAE are going head to head against each other at Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe on 2nd July. This is the second semi-final for the seventh place. Nepal has recently done well against UAE in recent games. Who will win this game?

Nepal

Nepal experienced a remarkable turnaround during the League 2 stage, earning themselves a place in Zimbabwe and an opportunity to compete for a spot in the prestigious event. However, their winning momentum faltered, and they fell short of their goal. Now, Nepal will shift their focus to the task at hand and strive to give its best performance in the upcoming match.

Leading Nepal's batting line-up is Kushal Burtel, who has been a consistent performer and will aim to contribute significantly in this match. He will be partnered by Aasif Sheikh at the top of the order. The middle order comprises talented batsmen such as captain Rohit Paudel and Bhim Sharki, who have shown glimpses of good form but struggled to maintain consistency.

Nepal possesses a strong batting depth with all-rounders like Kushal Malla, Dipendra Singh, and Aarif Sheikh, and they will rely on them to provide a strong finish to the innings. The notable disappointment for Nepal has been the performance of their star spinner, Sandeep Lamichhane, who has managed to take only three wickets in four matches. Lamichhane will be eager to turn things around in partnership with Lalit Rajbanshi. Gulsan Jha and Karan KC have performed decently in the pace bowling department and are expected to open the bowling once again in this match.

Nepal Predicted Lineup

K Bhurtel, Asif Sheikh (wk), B Sharki, Aarif Sheik, R Paudel (c), K Malla, D Singh Airee, Gulsan Jha, Sandeep Lamichhane, KC Karan, and L Rajbanshi.

UAE

UAE has had a dismal performance so far, failing to secure a victory in their four matches. The team has found itself at the bottom of the Group B points table, suffering heavy defeats in all of their encounters.

In this crucial match, UAE will heavily rely on the contributions of Muhammad Waseem and Vriitya Aravind, who bring valuable experience to the batting lineup. Their performance will be crucial in turning things around. However, the performances of Rohan Mustafa, Asif Sheikh, and Aryansh Sharma have been below par, which has significantly contributed to UAE's poor showing.

Although all-rounders Basil Hameed and Ali Naseer have shown resilience in the lower order, their efforts have not been enough to impact the team's fortunes positively. Junaid Siddiqui and Ali Naseer have been the leading wicket-takers for UAE, both having claimed five wickets each. They will spearhead the pace attack alongside Jawadullah and Sanchit Sharma.

However, UAE's spin department is currently lacking in form, with Aayan Khan and Karthik Meiyappan struggling to find their rhythm.

UAE Predicted Lineup

M Waseem (c), A Sharma, V Aravind (wk), R Mustafa, A Khan, B Hameed, A Naseer, A Afzal Khan, K Meiyappan, J Siddique, and Z Khan.

Expert betting tips

The pitch at the Takashinga Sports Club in Harare presents challenges for batsmen. Historically, the average first-inning score at this venue hovers around 240. The seam bowlers can exploit the early movement, causing the batsmen to struggle and play defensive shots. However, as the match progresses, the pitch tends to become more batting-friendly. In terms of weather, Harare is expected to have clear conditions during the match, with temperatures ranging between 19 and 22 degrees Celsius. UAE are still to win a game in this tournament and we expect Nepal to win this game against UAE.