T20 World Cup 2022: SL vs UAE Match Prediction – Who will win today’s T20 WC match between Sri Lanka vs United Arab Emirates?

Sri Lanka and United Arab Emirates (UAE) will face each other in Match 6 of the 2022 T20 World Cup. To note, both teams have lost their first encounter and will be eager to make a comeback in the competition. 

While the Asia Cup champions lost to Namibia by a comfortable margin, UAE bowlers tried their best to win the game for its team, but the Netherlands batter kept their composure and stole the victory in the last over of the match.

SL vs UAE Match details 

Venue: Simonds Stadium, Geelong  

Date & Time: October 18th, 1:30 PM 

Live Streaming: Disney plus Hotstar 

SL vs UAE Pitch Report 

The pitch at Simonds Stadium has been a good sporting track with assistance for both bowlers and batters. The new ball moves a touch but batting becomes easy once the ball gets a little old. The skipper winning the toss might want to have a bowl first. 

SL vs UAE Probable Playing XIs

Sri Lanka:

Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Dhananjaya de Silva, Dasun Shanaka (c), Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamika Karunaratne, Dilshan Madushanka, Danushka Gunathilaka, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera

UAE:

Aryan Lakra, Zawar Farid, Vriitya Aravind (wk), CP Rizwan (c), Chirag Suri, Waseem Muhammad, Aayan Afzal Khan, Karthik Meiyappan, Zahoor Khan, Junaid Siddique, Basil Hameed

SL vs UAE Probable Top Performers 

Probable best batter of the match

Pathum Nissanka:

Sri Lanka's opening batter Pathum Nissanka failed to perform in the first encounter against Namibia, but the talented batter is expected to come good for the second match. Nissanka can look to play throughout the 20 overs and help his side to post a big total. 

Probable best bowler of the match 

Wanindu Hasaranga:

Ace spinner Wanindu Hasaranga bowled a crucial spell for his side in the first game and took some vital wickets as well. Hasaranga will look to continue his good form with the ball and try to grab a few more important wickets for his side. 

Today's Match Prediction: Sri Lanka to win the match

Also Check: Dream11 Team Prediction for SL vs UAE

Disclaimer: This prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.