Fighting match
The match between Pakistan and UAE, which will be played today in the United Arab Emirates, is going to be a very fighting match. Even if Pakistan wins the match on the last ball, Pakistan will still qualify for the Super Four. UAE is facing a very difficult situation because their run rate is much lower compared to Pakistan. I think if Pakistan bats first, then UAE will have to achieve the target within 10 overs in order to make a place in the Super Four.
According to sources, there will be changes in Pakistan’s playing eleven, while UAE’s playing eleven will remain the same. First, it has to be seen that the UAE team knows the conditions of the United Arab Emirates because they play there throughout the year. They will also have knowledge about how the pitch will behave according to the weather conditions. But the Pakistan team will not have this knowledge because they play matches on their home ground throughout the year. That is why today’s match is going to be very tough.
If UAE wants to win today, they will have to play in a very smart way because their competition is with a very strong team that can even defeat teams like India on their home ground. Pakistan has such players who can beat India on their home ground, but PCB is not exploring those players. By the way, if UAE wins the toss first, they should score at least 70–75 in the powerplay and give a target of 180 in 20 overs if they want to win this match, because their run rate is also very low. They should also restrict Pakistan to at least 50, which is impossible. It is seen that big teams always prepare very well throughout the year and their mindset is also very strong, just like Pakistan’s team. If UAE really wants to win, they will have to play in a very smart way.
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