Asia Cup permutations: How can UAE qualify to face Virat Kohli, Babar Azam and Co?

Life under new captaincy might have started with a shock defeat for UAE, but their chances of qualifying for the Asia Cup are still in their own hands.

The national team fell to a one-wicket loss to Kuwait on the opening night of the qualifying event in Muscat.

The side, now captained by CP Rizwan, bounced back with a vital win over Singapore next time out.

The hefty margin of victory – 47 runs – gave them a valuable net run-rate (NRR) kick that should aid them ahead of the final night of qualifying fixtures on Wednesday.

One team advances from the four-team qualifier in Oman, to face India and Pakistan in Dubai and Sharjah respectively next week.

With two games to play, Hong Kong, UAE and Kuwait can each take that place.

Oman Cricket Academy, Muscat

4pm, Kuwait v Singapore

8pm, UAE v Hong Kong

After a fantastic all-round performance, Hong Kong jump to the top of the standings with back to back wins in the Asia Cup