United Arab Emirates (UAE) are gearing up to host the next round of ICC Cricket World Cup (CWC) League 2 Matches start on Sunday, October 26 Nepal and this usa Getting in on the action in Dubai. series, which is an integral part of ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027 The global qualification route will take place at two major venues – the Dubai International Stadium (DIS) and the ICC Academy Oval 1 (ICCA).
Tournament overview and fixtures
There will be a total of seven matches in the week-long tri-series, which will start at 9:30 am local time. Teams will aim to gain valuable points in the ICC CWC League 2 standings, which determine qualification for the next stage of the World Cup.
The tournament will begin with the Nepal vs USA clash at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday, October 26, which will set the stage for an exciting series.
Hosts UAE will begin their campaign against USA on Tuesday, October 28 at the same venue. They will then take on Nepal at the ICC Academy Oval 1 on Thursday, October 30, followed by a rematch with the USA at DIS on Monday, November 3. The home team’s final match will be against Nepal on Wednesday, November 5 at the ICC Academy Oval 1.
Apart from the UAE fixtures, Nepal and USA are also scheduled to play each other twice – first on the opening day and then on Saturday, November 1 at the ICC Academy Oval 1.
Rahul Chopra will be the captain of UAE youth team
UAE selectors have announced a balanced 15-member squad led by the wicketkeeper-batsman Rahul ChopraWho will handle the dual responsibilities of captaincy and glovework. The squad features a mix of promising young players and experienced campaigners, reflecting the UAE’s long-term vision to build a competitive one-day unit ahead of the 2027 World Cup.
The team includes talented batsmen like Alishan SharafuHaider AliAnd -Shoaib KhanWhereas Junaid Siddiqui And Simranjeet Singh Will lead the pace attack. Spin department looks strong muhammad rohid khan And Zahid Ali Capable of exploiting Dubai’s dry surfaces.
budding allrounder Dhruv Parashar And Harshit Kaushik He has also received a call-up, highlighting the selectors’ intention to give a chance to new talent.
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Building momentum for World Cup 2027 qualification
The ICC CWC League 2 serves as a gateway to the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027, providing teams with an important chance to earn ranking points. The competition is known for its intensity, with each match playing a vital role in determining qualification for the global event.
For the UAE, this series is an important opportunity to consolidate their position and showcase their growing depth in white-ball cricket. With home advantage and a young team led by Rahul, the hosts will aim to continue performing well against strong opponents in Nepal and the USA.
UAE squad for Cricket World Cup League 2
Rahul Chopra (captain and wicketkeeper), Alishan Sharafu, Aryansh Sharma (wicketkeeper), Dhruv Parshar, Haider Ali, Harshit Kaushik, Junaid Siddiqui, Mayank Kumar, Muhammad Arfan, Muhammad Shahdad, Muhammad Wasim, Muhammad Rohid Khan, Shoaib Khan, Simranjeet Singh, Zahid Ali.
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