This United Arab Emirates (UAE) they bite to host the next round ICC Cricket World Cup (CWC) League 2 Matches starting on Sunday, October 26 Nepal and USA Join the action in Dubai. An integral part of the series ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027 The Global Qualification Track will take place at two Premier venues – Dubai International Stadium (DIS) and ICC Academy Oval 1 (ICCA).
Tournament Overview and Fixtures
The week-long Tri-Series features a total of seven matches, all starting at 9:30 a.m. local time. The teams will be aiming to earn valuable points in the ICC CWC League 2 UN, which will qualify them for the next round of the world cup.
The tournament will begin on Sunday, October 26 at the Sunday International Stadium with a clash of Nepal VS.
The UAE will host the campaign against the USA on Tuesday, October 28. This was followed by a rematch with Nepal 1 at Nepal Academy Oval 1 on Thursday, October 30, with USA at Dis on Monday, November 3. The final home match will be against Nepal on Wednesday, November 5, again at the ICC Academy Oval 1.
Besides the UAE fixtures, Nepal and USA are scheduled to play each other twice – first on the opening day and again on Saturday, November 1, at the ICC Academy Oval 1.
Rahul Chopra Captain Young to the UAE side
The UAE selectors announced a balanced 15-member squad led by the wicketkeeper-batsman Rahul choprawho would want the dual responsibilities of captaincy and glovework. The side features a mix of experienced young players and seasoned campaigners, reflecting the UAE’s long-term vision to build a competitive one-day unit ahead of the 2027 World Cup.
The lineup includes talented batters Alishan SharafuHaider Aliand Shoaib Khanwhile Junaid Siddique and Simranjeet singh PACE will attack. The spin department looks strong Mohammad Rohid Khan and Zahid Ali It can exploit the dry surfaces of Dubai.
A developing comprehensive Dhruv Parshar and Harshit Kaushik They also won calls highlighting the intent of the selectors to ensure exposure to fresh talent.
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Construction for the 2027 qualification for the World Cup
ICC CWC League 2. The ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup offers teams offering teams an important chance to collect ranking points. The competition is known for its intensity, with each match an important match to determine qualification for the global event.
For the UAE, this series is an important opportunity to strengthen their legs and showcase their growing depth in white-ball cricket. With home advantage and a young side under Rahul, the hosts will aim to deliver consistent performances against strong opposition in Nepal and USA.
Squad for UAE Cricket World Cup League 2
Rahul Chopra (Captain and WicketKeeper), Alishan Sharafu, Aryansh Sharma (WicketKeeper), Dhruv Parshar, Haider Ali, Harshit Kaushik, Harshit Kaushik, Mayank Siddique, Mohammad Shahdad, Mohammad Rohid Khan, Simranjeet Singh, Zahid Ali.
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