
Sat Dec 21 14:10:00 UTC 2024: ## UAE Wins Toss, Elects to Bat Against Kuwait in Crucial Match
**DUBAI –** The United Arab Emirates (UAE) won the toss and opted to bat first in their highly anticipated match against Kuwait in what is expected to be a closely fought contest. The full playing XIs for both teams have been announced.
The UAE will be looking to capitalize on their batting first, with captain Muhammad Waseem leading the charge alongside key players like Tanish Suri (wicket-keeper), Alishan Sharafu, and Asif Khan. Kuwait will be relying on their bowlers to restrict the UAE’s score, with Usman Patel serving as wicket-keeper for the team. Notable players in the Kuwait lineup include Ravija Sandaruwan, Clinto Anto, and Mohammed Aslam (captain).
The match promises to be a thrilling encounter, with both teams boasting strong lineups. The full squads for both teams are listed below:
**United Arab Emirates Squad:** Alishan Sharafu, Muhammad Waseem (c), Asif Khan, Rahul Chopra, Ali Naseer, Syed Haider (w), Dhruv Parashar, Nilansh Keswani, Simranjeet Kang, Junaid Siddique, Muhammad Jawadullah, Muhammad Zuhaib, Omid Rahman, Tanish Suri, Mayank Rajesh Kumar, Vishnu Sukumaran, Sanchit Sharma
**Kuwait Squad:** Ravija Sandaruwan, Clinto Anto, Meet Bhavsar, Adnan Idrees, Muhammad Umar, Usman Patel (w), Bilal Tahir, Mohammed Aslam (c), Sayed Monib, Yasin Patel, Mohamed Shafeeq, Ali Zaheer, Nimish Lathief, Mirza Ahmed, Shiraz Khan, Mohammad Amin