The third One Day International (ODI) match of the West Indies tour of the United Arab Emirates in 2023 is set to take place on Friday, June 9th, 2023 at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium in Sharjah.

The West Indies team has displayed an impressive performance during their tour of the United Arab Emirates, securing victory in the three-match ODI series. With an opportunity for a clean sweep against the home side, the West Indies are in a favorable position. On the other hand, the United Arab Emirates has struggled throughout this home series, experiencing defeat in the first two matches. However, they are determined to win the upcoming match to avoid a whitewash.

Our expectations for the United Arab Emirates to challenge the West Indies on their home turf were not met as they struggled to deliver a strong performance in all aspects of the game. This was evident in the second ODI match where they lost the toss and were put into field first. Unfortunately, their bowling unit failed to make a significant impact, conceding 306 runs. Zahoor Khan stood out as their most successful bowler, taking three wickets in 9.5 overs while conceding 44 runs. Afzal Khan also showcased excellent bowling skills, claiming two wickets in ten overs at the expense of 45 runs. Sanchit Sharma contributed well, taking two wickets in eight overs for 69 runs.

Ali Naseer also displayed an exceptional performance, picking up two wickets in ten overs while conceding 69 runs. Adhitya Shetty secured one wicket, while Basil Hameed couldn’t manage to take any wickets. On the batting front, the United Arab Emirates put up a decent effort but fell short in their chase of 307 runs, scoring 228 runs in their allotted 50 overs. Ali Naseer emerged as their highest run-scorer, contributing 57 runs off 53 balls, including six boundaries and three massive sixes. Basil Hameed showcased a noteworthy batting display, scoring 49 runs off 84 balls, featuring one boundary and three towering sixes. Vriitya Aravind also made a valuable contribution with 36 runs, striking five boundaries. Aayan Afzal Khan remained unbeaten on 25 runs, while Aryansh Sharma scored 20 runs.

The West Indies have already secured victory in the three-match ODI series, which prompts expectations of changes in their playing eleven for this upcoming match. The team’s batting order has been in excellent form, a positive sign ahead of the World Cup, considering the similar conditions expected in India and the United Arab Emirates. Such performances should boost the confidence of West Indies batsmen. In the previous match, they posted a total of 306 runs before their entire team returned to the pavilion in 49.5 overs.
The top order of the West Indies batting lineup has proven to be strong.

Brandon King and Johnson Charles, the opening pair, have consistently provided solid starts in both of the previous matches. Their partnership for the first wicket yielded 129 runs. Brandon King stood out as the highest run-scorer, amassing 64 runs off 70 balls, including four boundaries and an equal number of massive sixes. J Charles also delivered an outstanding batting performance, contributing 63 runs. He faced 47 balls, striking eight boundaries and three towering sixes. Odean Smith made a valuable contribution with 37 runs off 24 balls, featuring three boundaries and a six. Keacy Carty scored 32 runs, while Kavem Hodge and the captain, Shai Hope, scored 26 and 23 runs, respectively.

The West Indies bowling unit also performed well, successfully defending the target of 307 runs while conceding 228 runs in their allotted 50 overs. Roston Chase emerged as the most successful bowler, claiming two wickets in ten overs for 49 runs. Kavem Hodge also took two wickets, while Akeem Jordan, Odean Smith, and Yannic Cariah each picked up one wicket.

The United Arab Emirates has participated in a total of 101 One Day International (ODI) matches, securing victory in 36 of them. Unfortunately, they suffered defeat in 64 matches, while one match concluded without a result.

In their ODI history, the West Indies cricket team has competed in 857 matches. Out of these, they have claimed victory in 413 matches, while experiencing defeat in 404 matches. Additionally, they have encountered 30 matches that concluded without a result, and 10 matches that ended in a tie.

In the four ODI matches between the United Arab Emirates and West Indies, the United Arab Emirates failed to secure a victory, while West Indies emerged triumphant in all three matches.

According to our cricket match prediction, the West Indies team is favored to win this match. The following reasons contribute to West Indies being considered the favorite:

• West Indies has already emerged victorious in the three-match ODI series.
• The key batsmen of the West Indies team are currently in excellent form.
• Overall, West Indies possesses a stronger team compared to the United Arab Emirates.
• Although the United Arab Emirates has the advantage of playing on home ground with the support of the crowd, West Indies is still favored.
• It is highly likely that West Indies will make changes in their playing eleven for this match.

Comparing the batting order and bowling unit of both teams, the United Arab Emirates seems to have an edge over West Indies, increasing their chances of winning today’s match. The breakdown of winning probabilities for both teams is as follows:

West Indies: 54% chance of winning this match.
United Arab Emirates: 46% chance of winning this match.

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

The upcoming 3rd ODI match between the United Arab Emirates and West Indies is scheduled to take place at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium in Sharjah. Known for its batting-friendly pitch, the surface at Sharjah Cricket Stadium typically offers good bounce and pace, enabling batsmen to play their shots with assurance. As the match progresses, the dry surface can cause the ball to grip and turn, providing an advantage to spin bowlers. Additionally, the relatively small boundaries at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium often contribute to high-scoring matches and captivating battles between batsmen and bowlers.

The weather outlook for the match day in Sharjah is favorable, with no significant chances of rain. This suggests that we can expect a full match to be played without any interruptions due to weather conditions.

United Arab Emirates: Muhammad Waseem (c), Aryansh Sharma (wk), Vriitya Aravind, Lovepreet Singh, Asif Khan, Basil Hameed, Ali Naseer, Aayan Afzal Khan, Sanchit Sharma, Adhitya Shetty, Zahoor Khan.

West Indies: Brandon King, Johnson Charles, Shamarh Brooks, Shai Hope (c & wk), Keacy Carty, Kavem Hodge, Roston Chase, Yannic Cariah, Odean Smith, Akeem Jordan, Dominic Drakes.

Captain: Brandon King
Vice-Captain: Keemo Paul
Shai Hope, Vriitya Aravind, Muhammad Waseem, Shamarh Brooks, Rohan Mustafa, Roston Chase, Ali Naseer, Odean Smith, Dominic Drakes

• Date: Friday, 9th 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 3rd 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.