Pakistan A vs UAE Prediction - ACC Emerging Teams Asia Cup Previews

A contest between Pakistan A and UAE will be held at  the Al Amerat Cricket Ground (Ministry Turf 1) in Oman, in Match 12 of the ACC Emerging Teams Asia Cup.

Pakistan A vs UAE

Pakistan A Analysis

Pakistan A have had a mixed start to their campaign and are currently placed second in the Group B standings with 1 win and 1 loss. Their top performer with the bat so far is Qasim Akram, who has accumulated 75 runs, making him a key player for Pakistan A. Akram's contributions were crucial in their recent victory over Oman.

In their last match, Pakistan A faced Oman and secured a commanding 74-run win. Batting first, Pakistan A posted a competitive total of 185 for 5 in their 20 overs. Despite early setbacks with openers Mohammad Haris and Yasir Khan falling cheaply, Qasim Akram led the fightback with a stellar 48 off 38 balls, supported by Rohail Nazir's 41 and Arafat Minhas' 31, helping Pakistan A reach a defendable total.

UAE Analysis

UAE are placed third in Group B, also with 1 win and 1 loss. Their top scorer in the tournament is Rahul Chopra, who has scored 50 runs so far. Chopra is a consistent performer and a valuable player for UAE, often anchoring the innings. On the bowling side, Muhammad Farooq has been the standout performer, taking 4 wickets in the tournament.

However, UAE's last match against India A was a disappointing one. They were bowled out for just 107, as most of their batters failed to contribute meaningfully, except for Rahul Chopra, who fought hard for his 50. The rest of the lineup crumbled under the pressure of the Indian bowling attack, with Rasikh Salam picking up 3 wickets.

Probable Best Batter:  Qasim Akram

Akram has been in good form and is Pakistan A's top run-scorer in the tournament. His ability to anchor the innings and accelerate when needed makes him a pivotal player for his side.

Probable Best Bowler: Muhammad Farooq

Farooq has been the pick of the bowlers for UAE, with 4 wickets in the tournament. His ability to strike at crucial moments will be vital for UAE's chances against Pakistan A.

Prossible Playing XI:

Pakistan A: Arafat Minhas, Mohammad Haris (C), Abdul Samad, O Yousuf, Y Khan, Qasim Akram, Shahnawaz Dahani, Sufyan Moqim, Mohammad Imran, Z Khan, Rohail Nazir

United Arab Emirates: Aryansh Sharma, Rahul Chopra, Vishnu Sukumaran, Basil Hameed (C), Mayank Rajesh Kumar, Sanchit Sharma, Nilansh Keswani, Muhammad Farooq, Omid Rahman, Muhammad Jawadullah, Syed Wasi Shah (wk)

Match Prediction

Based on current form and past performances, Pakistan A go into this match as the favorites. Their batting lineup, led by Qasim Akram, appears to be in better form compared to UAE's, and their bowling unit, particularly Sufiyan Muqeem, has shown the ability to consistently take wickets. UAE, on the other hand, will need their top-order, especially Rahul Chopra, to fire if they are to post a competitive score or chase down Pakistan A's total. Muhammad Farooq will also need to lead the bowling attack with discipline to restrict Pakistan A's dangerous batting lineup.