DUB Lead 5-4 — Can AJM Fight Back?
Dubai face Ajman at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah. DUB lead the Emirates D20 5-4 and will look to tighten the grip.
Ajman elected to bowl. The pitch is rated as a Flat Track Pitch with Average batting conditions, and the surface offers Pace & Bounce for the pacers.
Players to watch: Ahmed Tariq (301 runs in 6 innings this series (avg 50)) · Nabeel Aziz (10 wickets in the series) · Asif Mohammad Taniwal (187 runs in 6 innings)
In the previous match, Abu Dhabi posted 158/6 and Emirates Blues replied with 151/8. Abu Dhabi won by 7 runs. The momentum from that result will carry into today.
Key Performers
301 runs in 6 innings this series (avg 50)
10 wickets in the series
187 runs in 6 innings
Verdict
On what looks like a batting-friendly surface, expect a high-scoring affair. The report will be updated with a first innings summary and full match analysis as the action unfolds.