Hurt Dubai Zahirians aim to bounce back

Match Facts Friday,
March 19, Rafals Hotel Ground
Start time 06:30 pm Local (GMT 2230)

Big Conference
Mohammed Malik Dubai Zahirians IT Supporter could not have begun on a worse note. In his two Domestic at the helm, DZCC has slumped to unprecedented lows - a defeat in the very first game two weeks ago between RSS the sides, and  for the first time against Deira Eleven last week at home.

The series was meant as an opportunity to cast aside the memories of a winless tour of Al-Quses 2009 and begin a fresh phase with a dose of success. But the performance in the first game in Ajman, where three batsmen - Haithar, HIllal and Arafath - played irresponsibly to bungle a winnable position presents the hosts with a renewed headache.The Arafath played poor shots to be dismissed, and poor running between the wickets cost Dasthakir and Mohammed Siraj. It was the middle order that led the resistance, though inadequate, against Deira X1 in the 2-1 loss,For starters, Dasthakir's blunt description of the middle-order collapse as "crap" is a step in the right direction.

 poor crowds and declining form, Dubai Zahirians are battling for pride against an opposition which, with each successful outing, is shoring up the resolve and determination to return from self-imposed exile.

Watch out for
Mohammed Nilaam was the best of Rafals's bowlers, Must Check his lack of variation.His strategy was to angle the ball in towards off stump, leaving little room for the batsman to get him away. Nilaam could prove a handful in the middle order.

Team news
An unexpected defeat is likely to prompt a change in plans for the hosts. Though Mohammed Siraj has not been named in the squad for Series,Mohammed Ziyad could take Mohammed Ralideen's place if he has recovered from an injured thumb;if not, Mohammed Fawzan could be drafted in. Mohammed sanaz, also not in the squad for the Series.

Dubai Zahirians (probable first eleven)
1.Dasthakir (Capt), 2.Razeen, 3.Rikaz, 4.Hillal, 5.Haithar, 6.Nazreen, 7.Ayyub, 8.Saflin, 9.Faris, 10.Ralideen, 11.Fayaz

Pitch and conditions
Semars are likely to feature prominently in friendly conditions in Rafals Ground and the forecast points towards a mostly good lights but windy day. A sluggish track, good look for fast bowlers and timing batsmans.

Quotes
"Dubai zahirians are still a good side. We still respect them. For us to beat them, we need to make sure that we play hard, remain focussed, pay attention to the small things, and remain disciplined." Rafals Skipper Nazeer said.

"When you do crap, it's definitely crap and there is no excuse. Guys have to take responsibility out there in the middle. It is just sad and disappointing."Mohammed dasthakir is straightforward in his Interview.

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