The Sharjah Cricket Stadium in Sharjah is set to host the second ODI match of the West Indies tour of the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday, June 6, 2023. This match is part of the ongoing cricket series.

In the midst of the ODI World Cup year, various teams are diligently preparing for the tournament. Currently, West Indies is engaged in a tour of the United Arab Emirates, where they are scheduled to play three ODI matches. Their journey in this series has begun with an impressive victory, giving them the advantage as they now lead the series. With just one win needed from the remaining two matches, West Indies is in a favorable position. On the other hand, the United Arab Emirates, having lost the first ODI match, must secure victories in both of the remaining matches to turn the tables.

The first ODI match witnessed a disappointing performance from the United Arab Emirates, leading to their defeat by a significant margin of seven wickets. Opting to bat first after winning the toss, their batting lineup faltered, managing a mere total of 202 runs before their entire team was dismissed in 47.1 overs.

Muhammad Waseem and Aryansh Sharma opened the batting for the United Arab Emirates but failed to provide a strong start, departing with just 25 runs on the scoreboard. Ali Naseer emerged as the most successful and highest run-scorer for their side, contributing 58 runs off 52 balls, including five boundaries and two sixes.

Vriitya Aravind added some runs to the tally with his score of 40 off 77 balls, including three boundaries. Asif Khan contributed 27 runs, while Rameez Shahzad managed to score 16 runs. However, the bowling unit of the United Arab Emirates struggled to perform, allowing their opponents to chase down the target of 203 runs in 35.2 overs.

Junaid Siddique and Ali Naseer led the bowling attack, supported by Aayan Afzal Khan, Zahoor Khan, Rohan Mustafa, and Karthik Meiyappan. Rohan Mustafa was the most successful bowler, claiming one wicket in his six overs while conceding only 22 runs. Aayan Afzal Khan also had a commendable performance, taking one wicket but conceding 36 runs in his ten overs. Zahoor Khan managed to pick up one wicket while giving away 32 runs in six overs.

West Indies got off to a perfect start in the three-match ODI series, which undoubtedly bodes well for their World Cup preparations. Despite losing the toss, they were asked to field first. The performance of their bowling unit in the previous match was exceptional, as they restricted the United Arab Emirates to a total of 202 runs before dismissing their entire team in 47.1 overs.

With world-class bowlers such as Keemo Paul, Dominic Drakes, Kavem Hodge, Odean Smith, Roston Chase, and Yannic Cariah, West Indies showcased their strength in the bowling department. Keemo Paul stood out as the most successful and highest wicket-taker, claiming three wickets in 7.1 overs while conceding 34 runs. Yannic Cariah also impressed with the ball, taking two wickets in seven overs at the cost of 26 runs.

Dominic Drakes had a solid performance, securing two wickets in nine overs while giving away 29 runs. Odean Smith also made an impact, picking up two wickets in eight overs, conceding 40 runs. Roston Chase contributed with one wicket, while Kavem Hodge couldn’t manage to take any wickets.

West Indies’ batting order displayed an outstanding performance, comfortably chasing down the target of 203 runs in just 35.2 overs. Brandon King stood out as the most successful and highest run-scorer for their side, achieving his first century in ODI cricket. He scored an impressive 112 runs off the same number of balls, including 12 boundaries and four towering sixes.

Shamarh Brooks also played a crucial role, scoring 44 runs off 58 balls with the help of five boundaries. Johnson Charles contributed 24 runs in 19 balls, featuring four boundaries and one big six. The captain, Shai Hope, remained unbeaten on 13 runs to seal the victory for West Indies.

The United Arab Emirates has participated in 100 One Day International (ODI) matches, securing 36 victories throughout its history. Unfortunately, they have also faced defeat in 63 matches, with one match ending without a result.

In their ODI history, West Indies has competed in a total of 856 matches. Out of these, they have emerged victorious in 412 matches and faced defeat in 404 matches. Additionally, they have been involved in 30 matches that ended without a result, while 10 matches resulted in a tie.

In the three ODI matches between the United Arab Emirates and West Indies, the United Arab Emirates, unfortunately, did not secure a victory. West Indies, on the other hand, emerged victorious in all three matches.

According to our cricket match prediction, West Indies is considered the favored team to win this match. Here are the reasons supporting West Indies as the favorite:

• West Indies displayed a convincing performance in the first match, securing a substantial victory.
• Overall, West Indies boasts a stronger team compared to the United Arab Emirates.
• The key players from West Indies are currently in good form, which adds to their advantage.
• While United Arab Emirates enjoys the advantages of playing on their home ground with the support of the crowd, West Indies’ formidable lineup remains a formidable challenge.
• The batting order of West Indies is in excellent form, further strengthening their position as the favorite team.

As per our analysis, West Indies has a stronger batting order and bowling unit compared to the United Arab Emirates. Therefore, the winning chances for West Indies in today’s match are higher. The predicted probability of winning for each team is as follows:

West Indies: 60% chance to win
United Arab Emirates: 40% chance to win

The outcome of the toss can have a significant impact on the course of this match. Based on our toss prediction, the team winning the toss is likely to choose to bat first.

The upcoming 2nd ODI match between the United Arab Emirates and West Indies is set to take place at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium in Sharjah. Known for its batting-friendly pitch, the Sharjah Cricket Stadium offers good bounce and pace, enabling batsmen to play their shots with assurance. The dry surface can also assist spin bowlers as the match progresses, with the ball gripping and turning. Additionally, the relatively small boundaries at this venue contribute to high-scoring encounters and thrilling battles between batsmen and bowlers.

The weather conditions in Sharjah on the day of the match are expected to be favorable. According to the forecast, there is a low probability of rain, indicating that we are likely to witness a complete match without any interruptions.

United Arab Emirates: 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: Brandon King, Johnson Charles, Shamarh Brooks, Shai Hope (c & wk), Keacy Carty, Kavem Hodge, Roston Chase, Keemo Paul, Yannic Cariah, Odean Smith, Dominic Drakes.

• Date: Tuesday, 6th June 2023
• Time: 06:00 PM IST

• Stadium: Sharjah Cricket Stadium
• Location: Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
• Opened: 1982
• Capacity: 16,000
• Ends: Pavilion End, Sharjah Club End
• Time Zone: UTC +04:00
• Home to: United Arab Emirates
• Floodlights: Yes

• Total matches: 253
• Matches won batting first: 132
• Matches won bowling first: 119
• Average 1st Inns scores: 222
• Average 2nd Inns scores: 191
• Highest total recorded: 364/7 (50 Ov) by PAK vs NZ
• Lowest total recorded: 54/10 (26.3 Ov) by IND vs SL
• The highest score chased: 285/2 (47.5 Ov) by AUS vs PAK
• The lowest score defended: 138/9 (50 Ov) by PAKW vs SLW

Ansh Tandon, Basil Hameed, Ethan DSouza, Jonathan Figy, Fahad Nawaz, Matiullah Khan, Muhammad Jawadullah, Mohammed Faraazuddin, Lovepreet Singh, Adhitya Shetty, Sanchit Sharma, 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.