West Indies has kicked off their new season of cricket by winning an ODI series against the United Arab Emirates by 2-0. The next target West Indies will be to completely wipe out the hosts by scoring a win in the third ODI as well. UAE will be eager to end the ODI series on a positive note by scoring a win in the third ODI which is scheduled to take place on Friday at Sharjah Cricket Stadium.
It has been a disappointing series for the hosts as their batting lineup has struggled to give a solid start to the team. This is the last chance for UAE to overpower the visitors and gain some confidence for the future.
West Indies has come out as a stronger team in the ODI format. They will be happy with the 2-0 series win and satisfied with the overall performance. The top bookmakers in India have odds with them for this match.
UAE got the opportunity to ball first after losing the toss and their bowlers started well. Ali Naseer, Sanchit Sharma, and Aayan Afzal Khan picked up 2 wickets each but Zahoor Khan stunned everyone by picking up 3 wickets at an economy of 4.47. However, the team management will be concerned over the poor start given by the opening lineup and the instability of the middle order. It was Basil Hameed and Ali Naseer who saved UAE from an embarrassing situation but couldn't save their team from defeat.
Skipper Muhammad Waseem wonβt try any new combination for the last ODI.
Predicted Lineup: Muhammad Waseem (c), Aryansh Sharma (wk), Vriitya Aravind, Rameez Shahzad, Asif Khan, Rohan Mustafa, Ali Naseer, Aayan Afzal Khan, Karthik Meiyappan, Junaid Siddique, Zahoor Khan
West Indies cricket is in the process of revival and the stability of Brandon King and Johnson Charles has come out as positive news. King and Charles both gave a good start to the team by scoring 64 and 63 runs respectively. Team management will be concerned over Roston Chaseβs poor performance. Chase contributed to the bowl by picking up 2 wickets at an economy of 4.90. Kavem Hodge also picked up 2 wickets at an economy of 5.75.
Skipper Shai Hope has the winning combination and he is not expected to try any new faces in the team.
Predicted Lineup: Brandon King, Johnson Charles, Shamarh Brooks, Shai Hope (c & wk), Keacy Carty, Kavem Hodge, Roston Chase, Keemo Paul, Yannic Cariah, Odean Smith, Dominic Drakes
To win the third ODI, UAE batters will have to play their best game. However, West Indies have come out as a stronger team in all aspects. We predict a win for the West Indies in the 3rd ODI as well.