SL vs UAE, World Cup 2023 Qualifiers: Live Cricket Score And Updates

Sri Lanka vs UAE ICC World Cup Qualifier Live: Sri Lanka take on UAE in their first ICC World Cup Qualifier match in Bulawayo. The Lankans are the firm favourites to not just get the better of the men from the Middle East but go all the way in the tournament, book their seat in the World Cup main round. After beating Afghanistan 2-1 in an ODI series, Sri Lanka got the better of USA and Netherlands convincingly in a warm-up match. UAE, on the other hand, were thrashed by West Indies in their recently-concluded 3-match ODI series. (LIVE Scorecard)

We are all set. It is time for the national anthems first.

United Arab Emirates (PLAYING XI) - Muhammad Waseem (C), Ali Naseer, Vriitya Aravind (WK), Rohan Mustafa, Basil Hameed, Asif Khan, Rameez Shahzad, Aayan Khan, Karthik Meiyappan, Zahoor Khan, Muhammad Jawadullah.

Sri Lanka (PLAYING XI) - Pathum Nissanka, Dimuth Karunaratne, Kusal Mendis (WK), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dasun Shanaka (C), Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Kasun Rajitha, Lahiru Kumara.

Dasun Shanaka says they would have bowled first. Adds the wicket was a bit tricky in the warm-up games but feels this one is a better wicket. Reckons the spinners will come into play later on. Informs Dushmantha Chameera is not fit for the game.

Muhammad Waseem says they will bowl first. Feels there is some moisture on the pitch and hopes to restrict Sri Lanka to a low total. Shares the preparations have been going really well and hopes to continue with the momentum.

TOSS - United Arab Emirates have won the toss and will BOWL.

Hello and welcome to the action of World Cup Qualifiers where we shift our attention to Group B as Sri Lanka will be taking on United Arab Emirates. Only two