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Friday May 28, 2010
Start time 07.00pm (17.00GMT)
Big Picture
It is a very different DZCC side that will take the field on friday to the one that was chasing Mohammed Siraj around the Jumirah park. For starters the last tour isn't there, having been rested along with Mohammed Rikaz, and three of the likely starters at WLP's weren't in the while a fifth, Mohammed Riyas, was a drinks carrier. Mohammed Dasthakir is again to lead the side for the first time since April last week after the Shiba riders tour as is his Deputy Mohammed Razeen who also join after long time to the squad on this trip. The squad rotation is with a view to finding out about a few younger players with Mohammed Riyas, Ayyub padladka and Mohammed Nawshard at the head of that list as Selecters adds to his options.This tour has to be viewed as another learning experience for the team and they are going to have to adjust to conditions if they want to be a force in the future games.
Form guide (last five completed matches)
Raffals : WLLLW
Zahirians : WLLWW
Watch out for...
Mohammed Hillal has made his name in the limited-overs game with a series of matchwinning innings last month in same venue.The challenge for Hillal is to focus his energy into building long innings, although one match against Raffals won't push him to his limits.
Mohammed Razeen another zahirian to watch Debute after a big break. such a blaster ever seen in DZCC history also the man who deputy of the club. can ball river swings when they need a break. Moahmmed Tamim the raffals all-rounder, He was the stand-out performer when the two sides met earlier this year and if he can continue that form in this conditions his reputation will be further enhanced.
Team news
Although this would be a good chance to experiment with four bowlers, it seems likely DZCC will stick to their preferred route of a batting-heavy line-up which means a debut for Riyas ahead of Razeen,Ayyub and Nawshard.
Dubai Zahirians (probable) : Dasthakir, Razeen, Ayyub, Nawshard, Riyas, Haithar, Faris, Fayas, Hillal, Rifas and Rimaz
Pitch and conditions
The recent heatwave in WLP has abated to be replaced by more not normal conditions with hot wind. DZCC's pace attack won't mind overhead conditions to help them and there is a chance of some dust during the weekend.which should encouraged batsmen and bowlers who are good enough to take advantage.
Quotes
"I'm really excited to play at WLP's in a match. It will be a dream come true and I really want to play, because I don't know when I'll get another chance." Rifas says to webpage on monday.
