"There's Terror Threat To T20 World Cup": Trinidad And Tobago PM Reveals; ICC Reacts

“There’s Terror Threat To T20 World Cup”: Trinidad And Tobago PM Reveals; ICC Reacts

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has said it is working closely with Men’s T20 World Cup host countries – the West Indies and the USA – to ensure appropriate plans are in place amidst a terror threat to the showpiece event. The men’s T20 World Cup is scheduled to take place in the West Indies and the USA from June 1-29. Reports emerged from various sections in the Caribbean media that the World Cup hosting islands in the region received terror threats from an organisation in North Pakistan. “ICC is working closely with the host countries to ensure appropriate plans are in place. We immediately spoke to the authorities as the reports emerged, and the Cricket West Indies has assured everyone that a comprehensive security plan is in place to address any risk,” an ICC official told IANS when asked about the terror threat to the Men’s T20 World Cup. Dr Keith Rowley, the Prime Minister of Trinidad & Tobago, said to Daily Express that the security agencies are working to combat terror threats to the T20 World Cup in the Caribbean. “Unfortunately, the threat of terrorism in its many and varied expressions is an ever-present danger in the world of the 21st century. It is against this backdrop that all nations, like our region, when hosting large or vulnerable gatherings, make an extra effort in national security preparations and response readiness to take seriously, all threats, expressed or implied. “Given the fact that bad actors can choose to misbehave in any way possible it makes it virtually impossible to completely seal off all opportunities. However, in order to ameliorate these dangers, we at the local and regional levels have remained alert to many threats and singularly or together have our intelligence and other security agencies working to protect the population in countries and at venues throughout the tournament,” said Rowley. In the Caribbean, Kensington Oval in Barbados, Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Trinidad, Providence Stadium in Guyana, Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua, Darren Sammy Cricket Ground in St Lucia and Arnos Vale Stadium, St Vincent will be the hosts for matches of T20 World Cup. In the USA, Eisenhower Park in New York; Broward County in Lauderhill, Florida and Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas, Texas, will be the venues. 20 teams will be divided into four groups of five each for the first round. Top two teams from each group will qualify for the Super eight stage. In Super Eight, teams will be split into two groups of four each. Teams seeded first and second in their groups in the first round will retain that seeding in the Super Eight, provided they qualify. A1, B2, C1 and D2 finishers will be in one group, while A2, B1, C2 and D1 will be slotted in the other group. Top two sides from two groups of the Super eight will advance for the semi-finals. The semi-finals will be held in Guyana and Trinidad and Tobago on June 26 and 27 respectively. The final will be held in Barbados on June 29. Reserve days are in place for both semi-finals and the final. (This story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.) Topics mentioned in this article

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Rohit Sharma hopes for quick acclimatisation of NY pitch ahead of T20 WC

New York, Marvelling at the newly-constructed Nassau County International Cricket Stadium here, India skipper Rohit Sharma underlined the need for his team to get acclimatised to the pitch and conditions quickly ahead of their T20 World Cup opener against Ireland on June 5. Rohit Sharma hopes for quick acclimatisation of NY pitch ahead of T20 WC However, Rohit and company will get a chance to check the nature of the pitch and overall conditions when they face Bangladesh in a warm-up match here on Saturday. It’s also India’s lone training game ahead of the ICC marquee event. Unlock exclusive access to the latest news on India’s general elections, only on the HT App. Download Now! Download Now! The warm-up match is important from India’s perspective because their matches will start at 10.30 AM local time and the players need to get used to day-time matches after playing under lights in the IPL for the last two months. “We’re looking to understand the conditions more importantly as we haven’t been here before,” Rohit told ICC. The Mumbaikar emphasised the need for his side to get into a “rhythm” before the real action starts, and he wanted to use this side game as a springboard. ” try and make the most of the conditions, get used to what it’s going to be like on June 5 when we play our first game,” he added. The challenge for the Indians will be to adapt to the drop-in turf here, something they don’t come across very often in international cricket. “It’s just about getting into that rhythm of getting the feel of the ground, pitch and stuff like that,” he said. Rohit was part of the first batch of India cricketers to arrive here on May 26, along with Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel. Moving beyond the match routines, Rohit also found time to take in the beauty of the venue. “It looks beautiful. It’s quite an open ground. When we come here and play our first game, I just can’t wait to feel the atmosphere in the stadium,” he said. “It’s a decent capacity as well. Hopefully it’s gonna be a good one.” Rohit hoped that fans will throng the venue for their matches. “People in New York will be very interested in coming and watching the World Cup, as it is happening for the first time here. “I’m pretty sure all the fans across various teams are quite excited and looking forward to this tournament. And also as players can’t wait to get started,” he noted. Worry for Bangladesh ================ Skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto too appreciated the excellent construction here, but he would not have forgotten Bangladesh’s shocking series defeat against the USA a few days back. The United States, largely constituted by expat players, scored a stunning 2-1 win over Bangladesh in a three-match T20I series at home last week, signalling that they are no mere pushovers. Hence, Shanto might be hoping for a quick turnaround against formidable India, even though it’s a warm-up match at this scenic stadium. “To be very honest I wasn’t expecting anything like this but we all followed on social media how the wicket looks like, how the ground would be, and we are very excited as to what is going to happen here,” said Shanto. The 25-year-old top-order batter then gushed over the venue. “It’s unbelievable. I think it’s crazy. I mean we all saw on the internet there was nothing . Now, it looks like a proper stadium and feels great,” he said. The Eastern grandstand , I didn’t expect it to be like this,” he added. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.

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UP Warriorz vs Gujarat Giants Women Today Match Prediction & Live Odds - WPL 2024

UP Warriorz vs Gujarat Giants Women Today Match Prediction & Live Odds – WPL 2024

Get to Know Who will win UP-W vs GG-W, Womens Premier League 2024 Match and toss Prediction with Head to Head stats, Playing 11, CBTFJSK Tips, Live score & winning percentage. MATCH: UP Warriorz vs Gujarat Giants WomenDATE: Mar 01, 2024TIME:19:30 IST / 14:00 GMTVENUE: M Chinnaswamy Stadium – Bengaluru, India TOURNAMENT: WPL 2024 UPW vs GGW Betting Tips Kiran Navgire hit 57 runs from 31 balls on Wednesday and the opener is our tip for UP Warriorz Women highest run scorer against Gujarat Giants Women. Sophie Ecclestone took another wicket against Mumbai Indians Women in Match 6 and the left-arm spinner is a strong choice for UP Warriorz Women’s top wicket taker on Friday.Skipper Beth Mooney has been in poor form but her side will look to her in this game. She is our selection for Gujarat Giants Women’s highest run scorer against UP Warriorz Women. Ashleigh Gardner was the standout bowler for the Giants in the last match and she is our pick for their top wicket taker in Match 8.After impressing at the top of the order in the last game, we are backing Kiran Navgire to hit over 31.5 runs in this clash. UP Warriorz vs Gujarat Giants Women TV channels: The fans can watch the match live on Hotstar Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the FAFA191 Cricket Exchange India and website. UP-W vs GUJ-W T20 Match Prediction & Betting Tips, WPL 2024 Match 8 of the 2024 Women’s Premier League sees UP Warriorz Women take on Gujarat Giants Women on Friday evening in Bengaluru. These sides are the bottom two in the table at the moment with UP Warriorz Women on two points and Gujarat Giants Women yet to win a game. Read on as we preview this match. The game gets underway on Friday 1st March at 19:30 local time at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. UP Warriorz Women suffered a narrow defeat and a heavy loss before finally getting their first win of the campaign with a comfortable victory in Match 6 against Mumbai Indians Women. They will fancy their chances against the winless Gujarat Giants Women. Gujarat Giants Women have been well beaten by 5 wickets with 11 balls remaining and 8 wickets with 45 balls remaining so far in the tournament. This could well be another defeat against UP Warriorz Women who got a big win of their own in their last fixture. UP-W vs GUJ-W Match Toss PredictionWith only one of the first six matches in the 2024 WPL won by the team batting first, we predict that both UP Warriorz Women and Gujarat Giants Women will both want to field first ahead of this game. UP-W vs GUJ-W Pitch ReportThis is a good cricket wicket with plenty of runs on offer as well as some assistance for the quick and spin bowlers. A par score will be around 170. Bengaluru Weather ReportHumidity levels are forecast to grow slightly from 30% to 48% during this match. We do not expect the temperature to drop any lower than 25 degrees during this game. Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for UP Warriorz vs Gujarat Giants Women, WPL 2024

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Chepauk Super Gillies vs Dindigul Dragons, TNPLT20, Today Match Prediction

Chepauk Super Gillies vs Dindigul Dragons, TNPLT20, Today Match Prediction

𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 : Chepauk Super Gillies vs Dindigul Dragons𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 : Jul 31, 2024𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 : 19:15 PM𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐔𝐄 : NPR College Cricket Ground, Dindigul, India𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 : Tamil Nadu Premier League, 2024 Dindigul Dragons’ challenge to beat poor record against Super Gillies  Chepauk Super Gillies vs Dindigul Dragons TV channels: The fans can watch the match live on Hotstar Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the FAFA191 Cricket Exchange India and website. CSG vs DID Match Prediction & Analysis It is the Elimination game in the Tamil Nadu Premier League, 2024, where the Chepauk Super Gillies will take on the Dindigul Dragons. Both teams have had a mixed bag of a season. In their last league game, the Super Gillies lost against the Siechem Madurai Panthers, while the Dindigul Dragons suffered a similar fate against the Nellai Royal Kings. They will look forward to make a strong comeback in this contest.   The Dragons have a poor record against the Chepauk Super Gillies. They have lost the last four out of five games against them, including one earlier in the season. They have experienced players on the side and look to leverage it. The Super Gillies will draw inspiration from their record against the Dragons. It is a do-or-die contest for both teams, and we expect a close game.  Chepauk Super Gillies Preview Baba Aparajith’s team lost to the Siechem Madurai Panthers by 9 runs in the last game, but the side finished third on the points table with four wins in seven games. It has been a good comeback from the side that started with two consecutive losses. They are up against a team with several experienced players, and Aparajith expects a strong show from his players.   Dindigul Dragons Preview Ravichandran Ashwin’s team failed to finish in the Top 2 after their 4-wicket loss in the last game against the Nellai Royal Kings. It was a poor show from the batting unit, as only two players managed double-digit scores. Ashwin expects a better show from his batsmen in this important game.  

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IPL 2024: Guarded Lucknow Super Giants look to subdue dominant Kolkata Knight Riders | Cricket News

IPL 2024: Guarded Lucknow Super Giants look to subdue dominant Kolkata Knight Riders | Cricket News

Coach Langer confirms Mayank unlikely to play in rest of seasonLUCKNOW: Playing their last match on home turf, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) will have to give it their best shot to edge past Kolkata Knight Riders at the Ekana cricket stadium on Sunday. KKR are a step away from a berth in the Playoffs with 14 spots.IPL ORANGE CAP | IPL PURPLE CAP | IPL POINTS TABLEIn their previous match against Mumbai Indians, LSG were far from convincing as they had to toil hard to chase the modest 145-run target.On the batting side, LSG skipper KL Rahul is in form up the order and has played some fine knocks, smashing fifties against Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings.Allrounder Marcus Stoinis also played well against MI, scoring 62 runs, and had also played a spectacular match-winning innings against CSK. Deepak Hooda has also played some decent knocks. Wicketkeeper-batter Nicholas Pooran has not been able to make his mark in the last 2-3 matches and it is time for him to put his best foot forward. Top-order batter Quinton de Kock missed the last match against MI and he was back early to the pavilion against Rajasthan Royals. On the bowling side, LSG’s bowlers will also face a harsh test with none of them making a real dent with individual brilliance. In the last match, Mohsin Khan, Marcus Stoinis, Naveen-ul-Haq and Mayank Yadav did well against MI. LSG will now have to go without pace sensation Mayank, who had walked out of the last match against MI due to his side strain acting up.Mayank is unlikely to play in the remainder of the IPL. LSG head coach Justin Langer said, “We’ll be praying that he can play hopefully in the play-offs but I am a realist as well. It will probably be difficult for him to get up for the back end of the tournament. He’s (Mayank) had a scan. He’s got a small tear in a similar area to where his last one (injury) was. So, it’s very unfortunate. We saw the impact he had when he came back into the game.” As for KKR, their bowlers were in excellent form against MI on Friday. All the bowlers, especially spinners Varun Chakaravarthy and Sunil Narine.

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Saint Lucia Kings vs Trinbago Knight Riders Today Match Prediction & Live Odds - CPL 2023

Saint Lucia Kings vs Trinbago Knight Riders Today Match Prediction & Live Odds – CPL 2023

Get to Know Who will win SLK vs TKR CPL 2023 match and toss Prediction with Head to Head stats, Playing 11, pitch report, Betting Rates, Live score & winning percentage. MATCH: Saint Lucia Kings vs Trinbago Knight Riders DATE: Aug 26, 2023TIME: 19:30 IST / 14:00 GMTVENUE: Warner Park – Basseterre, Saint Kitts And Nevis  TOURNAMENT: CPL SLK vs TKR Betting Tips Faf du Plessis is averaging 41.62 from his last 10 T20 innings and the skipper is our tip for Saint Lucia Kings’ highest run scorer in this game. Alzarri Joseph bowls with good pace and accuracy, with a strong all-format record, we are backing him as Saint Lucia Kings’ top wicket taker against Trinbago.Nicholas Pooran is one of the most in-form batters in world cricket at the moment and the left-hander is a strong choice as Trinbago Knight Riders’ highest run scorer against Saint Lucia Kings. Akeal Hosein is a regular wicket taker in this format and he is our pick for Trinbago Knight Riders’ top wicket taker in this match.As a clean and powerful hitter of the ball, we are backing Nicholas Pooran to hit over 31.5 runs in this clash. Saint Lucia Kings vs Trinbago Knight Riders TV channels: The fans can watch the match live on Euro Sports Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the K9WIn Cricket Exchange India and website. Saint Lucia Kings vs Trinbago Knight Riders T20 Match Prediction & Betting Tips, CPL 2023Saint Lucia Kings go head to head with Trinbago Knight Riders in Match 9 of the 2023 Caribbean Premier League on Saturday morning. The Kings have four points from four games but both of their last two matches have ended as no-results. The Knight Riders only game so far ended as a no-result. Read on as we preview this fixture. The game begins at Warner Park, Basseterre, St Kitts at 10:00 local time. Saint Lucia Kings are in second place in the table but four of the other teams have games in hand. They have been inconsistent so far in the tournament. Trinbago Knight Riders have an excellent squad but have yet to show it due to the weather conditions. We expect them to impress when they get on the pitch in this match. SLK vs TKR Match Toss PredictionThe last four games in the tournament have seen the toss winning skipper choose to field first and we predict that both captains will choose to field first in this match if they win the toss. SLK vs TKR Pitch ReportThere is pace in the wicket in St Kitts but also assistance for the quick bowlers due to the amount of rain and humidity around over recent days. St Kitts Weather ReportThe forecast is for cloudy and humid conditions throughout this game but no rain is expected from start to finish. Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for Saint Lucia Kings vs Trinbago Knight Riders, Caribbean Premier League 2023

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MS Dhoni Registers Bizarre First After 18 Years Of T20 Debut During IPL Clash

MS Dhoni in action for CSK during IPL 2024© X (formerly Twitter) MS Dhoni came out to bat at No. 9 for the first time ever in his T20 career during the IPL 2024 match between Chennai Super Kings and Punjab Kings on Sunday. Since making debut way back in 2004, Dhoni has always batted between No. 3 and No, 7 with his move to No. 8 coming fairly recently during IPL 2023. However, despite being slotted to bat at No. 8, he came to bat after Shardul Thakur and his stay at the crease was extremely short as Harshal Patel dismissed the veteran star for a golden duck. During his career, Dhoni has batted the most at No. 5 followed by No. 4 and No. 6. He has also scored the most runs (2602) in his career while batting at No. 5 in T20 cricket. Deceived Reactions says it all as MS Dhoni departs to a brilliant slower one from Harshal Patel Watch the match LIVE on @JioCinema and @StarSportsIndia#TATAIPL | #PBKSvCSK | @PunjabKingsIPL pic.twitter.com/gYE5TqnqaY — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) May 5, 2024 During the 19th over of the CSK innings, Dhoni was completely foxed by a slower delivery from Harshal Patel that dipped rapidly and left him completely flabbergasted. The ball went right through his defense and crashed into the off-stump to leave CSK and Dhoni fans shell-shocked. This was the first time that Dhoni was dismissed by any bowler in IPL 2024 with his previous dismissal in the last match against PBKS being a run-out. “Wicket was on drier side. I have too much respect for him to celebrate when I get him out (on Dhoni). One of the advantages of playing a day game is that the square is quite rough. So the ball starts reversing. In my first over it was reversing. It’s all about the feel of that delivery (slower one). More you bowl the better you get. Most batters don’t pick it. Have been practicing in the nets, and when it comes out it gives you great results,” Harshal said when asked about his wicket celebration. Topics mentioned in this article

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New Zealand vs Pakistan 1st T20 Match Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds

New Zealand vs Pakistan 1st T20 Match Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds

Get to Know Who will win NZ vs PAK 1st T20 match and toss Prediction with Head to Head stats, Playing 11, CBTFJSK Tips , Betting Rates, Live score & winning percentage. MATCH: New Zealand vs PakistanDATE: Jan 12, 2024TIME: 12:40 IST / 7:10 GMTVENUE: Eden Park – Auckland, New ZealandTOURNAMENT: New Zealand vs Pakistan 1st T20 2024 New Zealand vs Pakistan Betting Tips Mohammad Rizwan has been the most consistent performer for Pakistan and had a good Test series against Australia. He can be backed to top score for Pakistan in the 1st T20I.Adam Milne can be tough to face for Pakistan batters on helpful conditions. His ability to bowl fast will challenge Pakistan thus he can be backed as New Zealand’s top bowler.With Conway and Finn Allen at the top, New Zealand are likely to stitch together a better opening partnership. New Zealand vs Pakistan TV channels: The fans can watch the match live on Hotstar Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the FAFA191 Cricket Exchange India and website. NZ vs PAK 1st T20 Match Prediction & Betting Tips New Zealand will be up against the Pakistan in the 1st T20I of the five match T20I series. The match will be played at Eden Park, Auckland and will start at 12:40 PM IST on January 12. After a thrashing against Australia in a three match Test series, Pakistan will face another stiff Test against New Zealand in a five match T20I series. New Zealand have named a full strength squad for the Pakistan series, with the likes of Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, and Devon Conway returning to the set-up. The team played a second string side against Bangladesh in the last T20I series where they drew the series 1-1. Meanwhile, Pakistan’s last T20I series was against New Zealand at home where the teams settled for a 2-2 draw. The upcoming series promises to deliver another thrilling affair. NZ vs PAK Match Toss PredictionThis will be the first game of the series and both teams will be happy chasing as it will allow the teams to get the idea of the surface. NZ vs PAK Pitch ReportThe pitch will have some spice in it. A new strip will be used and the bowlers will get some movement early on. Once the wicket has flattened, it will be easier to bat. Auckland Weather ReportThere will be some clouds around but rain should stay away from the match. The temperature will range between 25 and 17 degrees. Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for New Zealand vs Pakistan 1st T20 2024

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Zimbabwe vs Ireland 3rd ODI Match Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds

Zimbabwe vs Ireland 3rd ODI Match Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds

Get to Know Who will win ZIM vs IRE 3rd ODI match and toss Prediction with Head to Head stats, Playing 11, CBTFJSK Tips, Betting Rates, Live score & winning percentage. MATCH: Zimbabwe vs IrelandDATE: Dec 17, 2023TIME: 12:45 IST / 7:15 GMTVENUE: Harare Sports Club – Harare, Zimbabwe TOURNAMENT: Zimbabwe vs Ireland 2023 Zimbabwe vs Ireland Betting Tips Sikandar Raza has not fired in both games but he is Zimbabwe’s best batter and most of the hopes will rest on him. Back him as Zimbabwe’s top batter.Harry Tector is also a top player and arguably the best in Ireland cricket. At an average of 50, he has already proved his mettle in the 50 over format. A big innings might be loading from Tector. Back him as Ireland’s top batter.Given that both teams have lost wickets in bunches, the total wickets in the match will be more than 15. Zimbabwe vs Ireland TV channels: The fans can watch the match live on Hotstar Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the FAFA191 Cricket Exchange India and website. ZIM vs IRE 3rd ODI Match Prediction & Betting Tips Zimbabwe will take on Ireland in the 3rd and final ODI.  The game will be played at the Harare Sports Club in Harare and will start at 12:45 PM IST on December 17. Ireland were denied a win due to rain in the 1st ODI, however, the team took a lead in the series after beating Zimbabwe by 4 wickets in the 2nd ODI. Ireland have been brilliant on the tour, having won the T20I series as well. The batters have been a bit inconsistent but their bowlers have made Zimbabwe batters toil hard. In the 2nd ODI, Zimbabwe were bowled out for 166 and Ireland cruised to a win in the 40th over, with four wickets to spare. ZIM vs IRE Match Toss PredictionChasing has been preferred by teams in the series and once again the captain winning the toss should bowl first. ZIM vs IRE Pitch ReportThe wicket has been challenging to play, especially with overcast conditions. The ball has moved in air and batters have found it wanting so far. We can expect a good contest between bat and ball in final ODI. Harare Weather ReportThe weather does not look promising as there is over 75 per cent chance of rain on Sunday. Ireland will win the series if the match is washed out. Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for Zimbabwe vs Ireland 3rd ODI 2023

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Oman vs UAE Today Match Prediction & Live Odds - Gulf Cricket T20I Championship 2023

Oman vs UAE Today Match Prediction & Live Odds – Gulf Cricket T20I Championship 2023

Get to Know Who will win OMAN vs UAE Gulf Cricket T20I Championship 2023 match and toss Prediction with Head to Head stats, Playing 11, pitch report, Betting Rates, Live score & winning percentage. MATCH: Oman vs UAE DATE: Sep 16, 2023TIME: 18:30 IST / 13:00 GMTVENUE: West End Park Intl. Cricket Stadium – Doha, Qatar  TOURNAMENT: Gulf Cricket Championship OMAN vs UAE Betting Tips Jatinder Singh rarely throws his wicket away and we are backing him to be Oman’s highest run scorer in this match.Junaid Siddique impressed against New Zealand and in the Global T20 Canada. He is our tip for UAE’s top wicket taker in this game.Muhammad Waseem has hit two T20I centuries and he is a strong choice for UAE’s highest run scorer against Oman. Oman vs UAE TV channels: The fans can watch the match live on Euro Sports Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the K9WIn Cricket Exchange India and website. Oman vs UAE Match Prediction & Betting Tips, Gulf Cricket T20I Championship 2023Oman will take on UAE at the West End Park International Cricket Stadium, Doha. This T20I gets underway at 16:00 local time on Saturday 16th September, 2023. OMAN vs UAE West End Park International Cricket Stadium, Doha Pitch ReportThe batting will not be overly easy on this surface, particularly when a batter is new to the wicket. Any score over 155 should be enough to win the match. Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for Oman vs UAE, Gulf Cricket T20I Championship 2023

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