Date: Wednesday, 8th October 2025
Kick-Off Time: 13:30 (AEST)
Stadium: Al Amerat Cricket Ground Oman Cricket, Al Amerat, Oman
Following a not-so-impressive Asia Cup 2025, the United Arab Emirates will hope to return to winning ways when they face Qatar at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground Oman Cricket in Al Amerat on Wednesday. While the United Arab Emirates have won one in their previous six T20I games, Qatar have now lost each of their last five T20I games. Who will win? Let's dive into the preview and offer predictions.
Claim Your Welcome Bonus!United Arab Emirates vs Qatar: Date and Time of the Match Start
- Match: United Arab Emirates vs Qatar
- Date: Wednesday, 8th October 2025
- Kick-Off Time: 13:30 (AEST)
- Stadium: Al Amerat Cricket Ground Oman Cricket, Al Amerat, Oman
Interesting Facts About Teams
United Arab Emirates have won all five games against Qatar in T20Is.
The United Arab Emirates have won one in their previous six T20I games.
Qatar have now lost each of their last five T20I games.
Weather Report before the Match
The weather at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground Oman Cricket is forecast to be around 32° C with hazy sun and humidity. The wind will blow between 17and 37 km/h. For the pitch, it is expected to provide early support for fast bowlers, and batters are expected to gain the upper hand as the game progresses.
United Arab Emirates vs Qatar: Chances of Winning
United Arab Emirates enter this game as the clear favourites after their display in the Asia Cup 2025. Although they couldn’t advance past the group stage, they showed that they are a team to bank on, especially against sides like Qatar. The Qatari team last tasted a win in a T20I match back in 2020, so their morale is certainly down.
United Arab Emirates' chance of winning - 71%
Qatar's chance of winning - 29%
United Arab Emirates Preview
The United Arab Emirates enter this game after their show at the 2025 Asia Cup, where they managed only one win to finish third in Group A behind India and Pakistan. They began the tournament by losing by nine wickets to India before bouncing back to win a 42-run match against Oman. However, they failed to overpower Pakistan in their last group game, losing by 41 runs. They have now managed one win in their previous six T20I games.
Key Players: Waseem Muhammad, Alishan Sharafu, Figy John, Basil Hameed, Dhruv Parashar
United Arab Emirates Players List
Waseem Muhammad, Alishan Sharafu, Figy John, Basil Hameed, Dhruv Parashar, Rahul Chopra, Aryansh Sharma, Harshit Kaushik, Haider Ali-I, Muhammad Farooq, Junaid Siddique, Muhammad Rohid Khan, Simarjeet Singh, Zahid Ali-II, Muhammad Irfan.
Qatar Preview
Qatar last had a taste of a T20I game against Hong Kong in April of this year, losing by just one run in the T20 Quadrangular playoffs. They finished bottom of the group phase with zero wins, having first lost by eight wickets to Nepal and followed it up with a 68-run loss to Hong Kong. They failed to make any amendments in the final group game, losing by six wickets to Kuwait. They have now lost each of their last five T20I games, and their last win was a 28-run win over Uganda back in 2020.
Key Players: Mirza Mohammed Baig, Saqlain Arshad, Muhammad-Asim Liaqat-Ali, Owais Ahmed
Qatar Players List
Mirza Mohammed Baig, Saqlain Arshad, Muhammad-Asim Liaqat-Ali, Owais Ahmed, Muhammad Ikramullah, Muhammad Tanveer, Arif Nasir Uddin, Mujeeb ur Rehman Muhammad Zaman, Amir Farooq, Daniel Archer, Shahzaib-Jamil Ahmed, Imal Liyanage, Muhammad Murad.
United Arab Emirates vs Qatar Head-to-Head
United Arab Emirates have dominated Qatar in the history of the two sides, winning all five games that the two sides have played in recent years.
More Cricket Prediction
Head-to-Head Record
- Total - 05
- Qatar - 00
- United Arab Emirates - 05
- Draw - 00
- No Result - 00
Who will win the match, United Arab Emirates vs Qatar?
Using advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Wednesday's United Arab Emirates vs Qatar ICC Men's T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Qualifier match 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the United Arab Emirates a 71% chance of beating Qatar in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Qualifier match.
United Arab Emirates vs Qatar Prediction
Despite not advancing past the group stage at the 2025 Asia Cup, the United Arab Emirates’ captain, Muhammad Waseem, was impressive in all three games played. The 31-year-old batter leads the team with 3024 runs in 85 matches, with 3 centuries and 24 half-centuries. Similarly, Junaid Siddique is another reliable player to look out for in this game as he remains the leading wicket-taker for the team with 109 wickets in 78 matches (best 4/12). No doubt, the two players will be forces to reckon with in the game.
Our first prediction is Muhammad Waseem to Score 50 runs — 3.55 for Bc.game Bookmakers
Our second Prediction is UAE to win the toss — 1.95 odds for 1xBet Bookmaker
Our Third Prediction is Any Player to score 50 runs - 1.70 odds for Dafabet bookmaker
Other predictions