Uganda and UAE lock horns in the 12th match of the Pearl of Africa T20I Series on Sunday, 27th July. The match will be played at Entebbe Cricket Oval and the start time is 4:00 PM IST. Get all the stats, tips, odds, pitch report, head to head record, squads and match winner prediction of the UAE vs Uganda match right here.
UAE vs Uganda Tips & Odds
Stats
- Uganda won all of the five matches played so far in the tournament.
- UAE won four and lost one match played so far in the tournament.
- Teams batting 1st won seven of the ten matches played at Entebbe Oval.
Entebbe Cricket Oval Pitch Report
The pitch at Entebbe Cricket Oval favours the bowlers and is a low scoring venue largely favouring the teams batting first. Spinners play a key role here, often dictating the game by putting pressure on the batters, who need to work hard for every run.
In morning matches, the average first innings score is around 120 runs, showing just how tough batting can be early on. A total between 140-150 is considered highly competitive on this surface. In the previous matches, scores between 120-150 have been recorded 7 times, while scores between 150-180 have come up only 3 times. Teams batting first have won seven matches, while teams batting second have won three matches.
UAE vs Uganda Head to Head Record
UAE and Uganda faced off in 4 T20I matches till date. Here, UAE has an upper hand after claiming three victories while Uganda won one match. The last time these two teams squared off earlier in the season, Uganda won by 6 runs.
- Matches Played: 4
- UAE Won: 3
- Uganda Won: 1
UAE vs Uganda Squads
UAE Squad: Muhammad Waseem(c), Muhammad Zuhaib, Alishan Sharafu, Rahul Chopra(w), Asif Khan, Saghir Khan, Ethan D’Souza, Dhruv Parashar, Haider Ali, Matiullah Khan, Akif Raja, Aryansh Sharma, Muhammad Rohid Khan, Muhammad Zohaib
Uganda Squad: Juma Miyagi (c), Cyrus Kakuru (wk), Shrideep Mangela, Ronald Lutaaya, Raghav Dhawan, Robinson Obuya, Dinesh Nakrani, Matthew Musinguzi, Frank Nsubuga, Cosmas Kyewuta, Alpesh Ramjani, Pascal Murungi, Joseph Baguma, Innocent Mwebaze
UAE vs Uganda Match Winner Prediction
The upcoming T20 match between UAE and Uganda is expected to be an exciting clash. While Uganda has been in great form recently, UAE looks stronger on paper and has the experience to bounce back. Uganda won their last match against UAE by just 6 runs, but UAE has learned from that loss and has looked solid in the rest of the tournament.
UAE has some top performers in their squad. Players like Muhammad Waseem and Asif Khan have been consistent throughout the series. The team has a good mix of batting and bowling strength, which gives them the edge.
Uganda has also done well, staying unbeaten in all of their last five matches. All-rounders like Alpesh Ramjani and captain Juma Miyagi have played key roles. But Uganda still lacks the depth and experience that UAE brings to the field, especially under pressure.
Even though Uganda is in great form, UAE is more likely to win. Their players have more international experience, and they have shown the ability to fight back after setbacks. If they play to their strengths, UAE should come out on top in this match.
Our Prediction: UAE to Win!
