Women's Asia Cup 2024: Match 1, UAE-W vs NEP-W Match Prediction – Who will win today’s Women's Asia Cup match between UAE-W vs NEP-W?

United Arab Emirates Women will take on Nepal Women in Match 1 of the Women's Asia Cup T20 2024 at the Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium in Dambulla on July 19. UAE are coming off as champions in the recently concluded ACC Premier Cup. On the other hand, Nepal have a baggage of not being able to win a single game in any of the biennial tournaments they have been part of. Moreover, Nepal’s captain, Indu Barma has stated that their first target is to beat UAE.

Both teams have placed in Group A and the particular group looks highly competitive with the likes of India and Pakistan. UAE would like to have an upper hand on Nepal to upset either India or Pakistan going forward. Nepal, however, would like to start on a winning tone before waging the battle against giants in their upcoming fixtures. The Nepalese have an edge in grasping the Sri Lankan conditions earlier than UAE going into the game.

Match Details 

Pitch Report

The Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium pitch is on the slower side with the spinners getting a hefty purchase and their strike rate is at par here. For the pacers, the strip offers variable bounce, making it hard for the batters to be pre-emptive while batting. On the weather front, the sun will shine bright and clear skies are forecasted during the match day.

Head-to-Head Record

UAE W vs NEP W Probable Playing 11

United Arab Emirates (UAE):

Esha Oza (c), Kavisha Edogage, Theertha Sathish wk), Khushi Sharma, Dharnidharka, Hotchandani, Mehak Thakur, Kotti, Vaishnavi Mahesh, Sita Gokhale, Rinitha Rajith

Nepal (NEP):

Sita Rana, Kabita Kunwar, Indu Barma (c), Rubina Chhetry, Dolly Bhatta/ Pooja Mahuto, Kabita Joshi, Sangita Rai, Kajal Shreshtha (wk), Bindu Rawal, Roma Thapa, Apsari Begum

Probable Best Performers of the match

Probable Best Batter: Esha Oza

Esha Oza, also the captain of UAE, has been the harbinger of batting for the UAE Women. She has experience having played 79 T20Is with 2074 runs at an average of 30.95 with three centuries and nine half-centuries. Moreover, she has a record of being the third-highest individual score as she smashed an unbeaten 158 runs in just 71 balls against Bahrain in 2022.

Probable Best Bowler: Heena Hotchandani

Heena Hotchandani played an important role in UAE’s ACC Premier Cup title win. She plucked 13 wickets in the tournament at an economy rate of 7.2. She picked a wicket every 12^th ball and that bring her striking rate at par with Test-playing nation bowlers.

Today's Match Prediction: UAE Women to win the match

Scenario 1  

UAE Women win the toss and opt to bat

Powerplay: 35-45

UAE: 130-140

UAE Women win the match 

Scenario 2  

Nepal Women win the toss and opt to bat

Powerplay: 30-40

NEP: 100-120

UAE Women win the match

Disclaimer: The 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.