Bhutan’s captain, Thinley Jamtsho, won the toss and chose to bowl first against the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in Match 2 of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Asia Qualifier B. The match is being held at the University of Doha for Science and Technology ground on Tuesday, November 19, 2024.
The UAE, ranked 16th in ICC’s T20I rankings, are the highest-ranked team in the group. Bhutan, placed 77th, face an uphill battle against a formidable opponent. A large margin of victory for UAE is anticipated, given the disparity in rankings and team experience.
Playing XIs Announced
Both teams revealed their lineups ahead of the match.
Bhutan Playing XI:
- Ranjung Mikyo Dorji
- Gakul Ghalley
- Tenjin Rabgey
- Thinley Jamtsho (c)
- Jigme Singye
- Suprit Pradhan
- Tshering Tashi (w)
- Namgay Thinley
- Tenzin Wangchuk
- Karma Dorji
- Sonam Yeshey
United Arab Emirates Playing XI:
- Muhammad Waseem (c)
- Alishan Sharafu
- Asif Khan
- Dhruv Parashar
- Rahul Chopra
- Syed Haider Shah (w)
- Zuhaib Zubair
- Ali Naseer
- Nilansh Keswani
- Junaid Siddique
- Muhammad Jawadullah
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Team Squads Highlight Depth
Bhutan Squad:
Suprit Pradhan, Tenjin Rabgey, Thinley Jamtsho (c), Jigme Singye, Namgay Thinley, Gakul Ghalley, Tenzin Wangchuk, Tshering Tashi (w), Sonam Yeshey, Dawa Dawa, Karma Dorji, Sonam Chophel, Sherab Loday
UAE Squad:
Aryansh Sharma, Muhammad Waseem, Vriitya Aravind (w), Vishnu Sukumaran, Rahul Chopra (c), Dhruv Parashar, Basil Hameed, Aayan Afzal Khan, Ali Naseer, Junaid Siddique, Syed Haider Shah, Alishan Sharafu, Sanchit Sharma, Asif Khan, Muhammad Farooq, Nilansh Keswani, Muhammad Jawadullah, Omid Rahman
Match Context
The qualifier serves as an opportunity for Bhutan to test their skills against a well-established cricketing side. Meanwhile, the UAE aims to solidify their dominance in the group and set a strong tone for the tournament.
With the game underway, cricket enthusiasts can expect an exciting encounter as both teams battle for a crucial win in the qualifiers.
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