High Class Finished put DZCC in Semi Finals.

Karachi Tigers Cricket Club 151 for 6 (14 overs)  lost to Dubai Zahirians 152 for 5 (Faris 43* / Hayder 42) by 5 Wickets.

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A must win last league game for dubai zahirians cricket club in SUPER CUP 2012 was secure by Mohammed Faris with 43* (26) and 33/2 (3 overs), also winning the man of the match award to put his team in Semi finals next week with same Karachi Tigers Cricket club again in Wonderland.

They are here, again. Those resilient, stubborn Dubai Zahirians. In another SUPER CUP final, their second in two seasons and their second in a row,In last league Match zahirians played with great speed start and power pack opening pair Rilwan and Haithar add 85 in first five overs. new ball users of Punjab CC not on controlled with new ball.after the good accelerate and top order followers did a histrical chase in there must win game.the Karachi Tigers CC openers straggled in the start while Hillal and Haithar shared the new ball and in the middle, zairians bowlers did  some good job and end of the karachi Tigers innings for just 151/6 in 14 overs.

"I was really disappointed to play the shot I did on 42 in a must win game. It still gives me nightmares sometimes. It's always nice to come and play in these conditions. It's like an home team coming and playing on a rank turner in Dubai, haithar regarding his poor shot , at the same time and winning a match in the must win game and speacially contrubution from my own bat and ball. I would like to do the same thing again in this all matches in rest of the tournement." Mohammed Faris comment on while winning thw Man of the Match Award.

After basking in one of their greatest victories, Zahirians have now scaled up their goal to a Tournement win in Wonderland. The last success came about through significant contributions from many of their players -Hillal,Haithar, Faris, Rilwan and Imran making good contribution.That's something they need to repeat in Semi finals if they are to pose a challenge to Karachi Tigers Cricket club again, who remain favourites despite the tournement debacle.

Virtual final for Dubai Zahirians

Match facts
Friday May 25, 2012
Start time 0630

Big Picture

The task is straightforward for Dubai Zahirians. They have to win this game to secure a berth in the playoffs. Why it has come down to a last-minute scramble to make the final four for a team that possesses the likes of Faris, Haithar, Rilwan, Imran, Fasir and Hillal is a bit baffling. It shows how unpredictable this edition of the league has been. Here, they will be up against the First-placed Karachi Tigers, who have to play for except to keep no1 possition on the table in playoff's.Zahirians terminated Punjab Cricket Club copule of days ago and cut off the chances of progressing with a clinical win in Wonderland.


Form guide
Karachi Tigers  WLLWW
Dubai zahirians  WLLLW

Players to watch
Mohammed Hillal the Zahirians all-rounder winning the Man of the Match in last game and another all-rounder Mohammed Haithar took 2 wickets and scored 36* while Mohammed Rilwan countinue his form in last two games as a opener for Dubai Zahirians.

DZCC Zahirians (probable) : Hillal, Faris, Haithar, Rilwan, Fasir, Imran, Shuhaib, Rafeek, Irshad, Roshan and Arafath

Stats and trivia

• Mohammed Haithar and Mohammed Hillal are the only two Zahirians bowlers who have taken more than Five wickets in two games.
• Mohammed Rilwan the zahirians higest scorer with 84 runs in two games.

 Quotes

"They really support me as captain. As a young captain, you fall short of ideas at times. But they have been very helpful." Mohammed Hillal on the benefit of having players like Haithar, Faris and Rilwan to assist him.

The Biggest Summer

SUPER CRICKET CUP - 2012
The second annual season of the SUPER CUP Premier League 2012 (SCPL) - Dubai , comprising six teams and 12 matches, will begin and end in Wonder land Park, with the opening match on May 11 and the final on June 08. The teams will play each other in oppossit table during a league phase consisting of 9 games, possibly 03, venues, beginning with the defending champions Pak Guns playing Srilankan represents Dubai Zahirians on May 11/2012.

THE TABLE
The first Qualifier, which will be contested by the top two teams in the each table,the positions in which shall be determined bt the number of points gained with points being.table toper will face fourth place in the table and second palcer will face third placer on 1st of june as semi final.and the final will be held in WLP 8th June 2012.

TEAMS
Super Elevens (india)
Pak Guns (Pakistan)
Punjab CC (india)
Dubai Zahirians (Srilanka)
Karachi Tigers (Pakistan)
North Indians (India)

SCHEDULE and DRAW will be post 10th MAY 2012

'We've learned lessons' - Dasthakir

Mohammed Dasthakir , the dubai zahirians skipper is confident that the lessons Zahirians have learned from their tour of the Ajman CC  will stand them in good stead when they arrive in Nad-al-Shiba second week of April 2010 for two short format matches.Zahirians lost the last Match against Ajman CC in the WLP, with the home batsmen unable to counter the hosts' pace attack. But Dasthakir, the team skipper, has been encouraged by the improvement his team has shown over the course of the game and feels they will have benefited from the learning experience.

While Dasthakir accepted that Zahirians's batsmen had struggled throughout the last couple of months, he felt their improved performances since the start of the year 2012.Ayyub Padladka, for example, having averaged just 19.16 in the few months ago, bounced back with successive two half centuries in the middle of December 2010 and finished this match with an average of 26.66.Mohammed Irshad figures for the same game - 13.50 and 22.75 - tell a similar story. Mohammed Rafeek, having come into the side, also impressed with a unbeaten match-defining innings of 40 to win the second match in Janaury 2012.

"We've learned some good lessons from that game and earn experience. You can see some of the learning coming out in some of the batsmen at the moment - which is great to see - it would be very disappointing to go through those tough experiences and not come out the other side as better players, but I think some of them are coming out the other side as better players."A good example would be Ayyub Padladka who has turned round his form. He has shown us a different method in that game.played as a finisher. He has worked very hard re-jigging his method and it's nice to see that it's working for him. It's nice to see him playing as confidently as he is playing at the moment; that's great to see.

"The experience that those guys will have gained in a pressure situation against very good opposition in these conditions will be absolutely vital to their growth and to our growth as a side.and how quickly we learn - is vital to our chances in Nad-al-Shiba. it will be a different type of game and a different type pitch.So we have to make the most use of this next one and then we move on to different counditions of the game at the start of the summer. But this experience out here has been great for us."

The Last Ride in Winter

Match facts
March 30, WLP - Dubai
Start time 07:30 (10:30 GMT)

The Big Picture

"I don't want to waste my runs in the warm-ups, but it's always good to get them under the belt, and I hope to put in a good performance on friday. As a team, we are aware of our shortcomings in Turf ball cricket, but we've played a lot in UAE cricket in the last couple of years, and we know we've got the resources to take it on and win."Ayyub Padladka the dubai zahirians all rounder Joins squad after 6 weeks.

Include him self all rounder Mohammed Nisar added to squad after 10 months.Mohammed Rimaz after 17 weeks can these two boost Zahirians on this friday against Ajman Sports Club?Ayyub Padladka the Dubai zahirians Middle order batsman and part time seamer have scored 914 runs in 33 short format games in 24.60 avvarage with a two half cencurys and hold 19 wickets.so selecters keep lot faith on him to make better perpormens in WLP this friday.

Skipper Dasthakir said that, ''Obviously his workload over the past two years has been a lot higher - he's played for Zahirians, he's played some cricket in YBC (indian Club) as well - but he's been good considering the workload he's had,"  Roshan is hoping he can be join for the start of the April 2012, although that might be a little too ambitious.

Form guide
Ajman Cricket Club : WLLWW
Dubai Zahirians CC  : WWLWL

Team news
 Nisar is likely to come in as Shamil's replacement. Nisar he is yet to open the score in wonderland, so Nisar could open the batting with Mohammed Siraj. DZCC, if they choose to go in with five bowlers, could give Irshad, Malinga, Rimaz and Rafeek to go with Hillal. Although this would be a good chance to experiment with five bowlers, it seems likely DZCC will stick to their preferred route of a bowling-heavy line-up.

Dubai Zahirians (probable) : Dasthakir, Siraj, Ayyub, Irshad, Rafeek, Malinga, Nisar, Imran, Hillal, Zahir 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.

Siraj Aware of Fitness Challenge

 Mohammed Siraj , Dubai Zahirians wicket keeping batsman , is aware that issues regarding his weight and fitness are likely to remain throughout his domestic career but he is determined to show that he is worthy of leader.when he have secure draw the series couple of weeks ago against NICC in wonderland park.

Mohammed Siraj was handed his first call-up to a squad after 6 weeks as a replacement for Mohammed Razeen last year, following a productive few months in the short format set-up. He could yet be considered for the game in WLP although team director Mohammed Farman said Siraj still had "significant work" to do. "Fitness is a key factor and everyone has to work hard on their fitness - some more than others," Siraj said. "It's probably an issue that will stay with me, but I'm not frustrated. The more work you do, the better you feel. Hopefully I am doing the right things now."

"But the best advice I got was when I was told that when I started playing cricket I did so as I loved the game. At that point I wasn't thinking of playing for Zahira and so why think about it now, I was asked. That set me thinking and slowly I regained my confidence and got back to normal.""That was something I found it tough to deal with initially but slowly got used to that as well and started to enjoy my batting once again."

Zahirians's top order is under pressure going into this series following their failure in the last sesson during the 5-3 compration. They were often rendered scoreless by top orders in that series. Although NICC's attack doesn't possess the same quality as before they does, the pitches, especially in wonderland, should offer assistance."Our players are capable of improving their performances against this type of bowling and being a lot better than we were against NICC. Only time will tell how much of an improvement we can make."Anas for official page.

However, Siraj's batting is more of a problem, with him unable to exit the slump which worsened during the Friendly Match 2011. He scored 16 runs in that campaign and has posted 9 and 7 in the first two short format matches. "We are pretty confident that given the same opportunities Mohammed Siraj will repay us the different way. I believe he has got through to the start of the 2012 to sort it out and we are confident he well and truly will have it sorted before then." 

Captain Returns on Big Stage

The demotion of opening batsman Mohammed Shamil to the reserves and the inclusion of skipper Mohammed Dasthakir are among a host of changes in Zahirians's BIG BATTLE - 2012 squad against JET X1 Sports Club on comming friday in Wonderland Park. Zahirians's selectors have dropped four of the 15 players who were part of the last series against North Idians in same venue, demoted two to reserve status, and called up five. They also continued to not pick Anis ul Rahamn and Madhu.

Mohammed Fayas, Mohammed Ziyad, Mohammed Sanaz and Ayyup Padladka, allrounder Mohammed Rikaz and medium-pacer Mohammed Nazeer were dropped from the squad that played Last year with same oppenent. Mohammed Shuhaib and medium-pace allrounder Mohammed Roshan, who were also got  part series after selections.Mohammed Irshad and Malinga the new comming all-rounders also won there places.The selectors did not name vice-captain, but said their names would be "declared shortly". as skipper Dasthakir returns and remains same.

Dubai Zahirians With three wins in their previous four games in 2012, they are undoubtedly favourites, a concept so vital to most sporting contests, but considered taboo in the short format games. They have earned the tag, and not just through the belligerence of Mohammed Siraj. Mohammed Imran and Mohammed Rafeek have been consistent, mohammed Dasthakir has been effective in his unassuming manner, Mohammed Hillal has shown glimpses of his abilities and, perhaps, most importantly they've been relatively safe with their catching in the past tournaments plagued by poor fielding.

The zahirians selectors will also be watching closely. There is a long season ahead and a pool of reserve talent will come in handy. At least one of will be appearing in Siraj with a replacement needed for at No. 1, while there is also a batting vacancy due to Mohammed Izzath's and Mohammed Shamil's Vacation.Dubai Zahirians had announced their squad on Thursday, a day ahead of the series extended deadline for naming the 14. Mohammed Razeen, the former vice captain, and wicket keeper mohammed Arafath have also been left out of the probables. Mohammed Siraj, the wicketkeeping batsman who has been favour over the past few months, has been included.the promissing youngstars will be there because for bowling options.

Captian Rested while Imran Ishak on.

Match facts
March 2, Wonderland
Start time 0730 (0320 GMT)

Mohammed Siraj will captain Dubai Zahirians in the first Match in March 2012 against North Indian SC on 2nd friday. after Dasthakir focus to rest with his calf injury.and Dubai Zahirians side will be without the allrounder, Mohammed Izzath and Batsman Ayyub padladka due to there Vacation.but former Riyadh zahirian Imran Ishak who got the place in playing eleven and he will named first fresh joiner in 2012.

 Mohammed Shamil has described Zahirians's position as "comfortable", ahead of what could be the series-deciding  in wonderland park. Despite the changing nature of the Dubai Zahirians line-up, shamil said the team is settling into a good rhythm and want to start out the2012 series on friday. "We've got a bit of momentum behind us now,with the first series win against lankan SC last Month. so hopefully we can knock the series off ," he said.

in other hand, Mohammed Roshan and mohammed shuhaib will both be in as all-rounders after being named in DZCC squad for the tour of the WLP. The selectors announced a 13-man group for the two short format game included Rafeek, Malinga and rahman.in the bowling line Mohammed Hillal will be the first choice of the fast bowlers attack following by debuts Irshad and Zahir two new commers from akurana Youth and katugasthota Zahira.

Dubai Zahirians (possible) 1.Siraj (capt), 2.Shamil (wk), 3.Imran, 4.Shuhaib, 5.Irshad, 6.Malinga, 7.Hillal, 8.Roshan, 9.Rafeek, 10.Rahman and 11.Zahir

Form guide (Most recent first)
NICC      WWLLW
DZCC      LWLWW

Pitch and conditions
A good Sunny day ahead. and expect some cool breeze in the first sesson.so bowlers will have some thing special with new ball.maybe it will be bounce or pace inclued reverse swing. defenatly batsman also have value for there good shot later sessons.

Stats and trivia

• Mohammed Siraj Captain after 19 months, in a same situation he have won the series against Jumeirah riders in 2010.
• Dasthakir's forth injury in his calf but first time he is called rested.
• three players are debut first time in Zahirians history. Imran, irshad and Zahir.

Zahirians on Top Gear in 2012

An insipid performance from Zahirians's bowlers and batsmans in the 1st series on the year 2012 against Lankans SC Srilanka last friday in Jafliya Secure Zahirians 2-0 win the two games series. Schedule and Bulletin please Click Here

After winning the toss in 1st match DZCC put LANKANS to bat first, The slow pitch and the design of the pitch, with its short square-boundaries, dictated the style of play. The new ball and seamers controlled well indeed to LANKANS in 12 overs just 77/6. Hillal's 3 wickets over was higlight for one run removing three top order batsmans in forth over of the game.in the chase shamil made his name again in dubai zahirians how he important in team card.scored 48 in just 26 balls.

In second Match DZCC pulled to bat first with Blasting start and power pack top order batsmans Izzath, Siraj, hillal, Shamil and dasthakir indeed new ball users of LANKANS not in good controlled  39 in first two overs. after Dasthakir, Shuhaib and Ayyub able to make a good accelarate and put 163/5 in just 10 overs.and this is the highest total score for zahirians in 10 overs short format games ever.the LANKANS openers started sloppy slow start and the opening bowling pair Izzath and Hillal for DZCC did some good jobs for controlled the lankans from big hits even sigles are difficale to made on the time.end of the day its not enough to won the sigle match or series for LANKANS SC.

Match - 01
Results

LANKANS SC 77/6 (12 overs)
Dubai Zahirians   79/3 (6.1 overs)
Dubai Zahirians Won by 7 Wickets.

Match - 02
Results

Dubai Zahirians 163/5 (10 overs)
Lankans SC        76/8 (10 overs)
Dubai Zahirians Won by 87 Runs.


Series won 2-0 by Dubai Zahirians

Freshers on Fresh Year 2012

Match facts
January 6, Jafliya - Dubai
Start time 07:30 (10:30 GMT)

The Big Picture

Dubai Zahirians haven't won their previous two home series, but a failure to close out this one will cause the most criticism. While the other contests were against teams near the top of the rankings, this one is against a side that was struggling to find its feet in UAE cricket. A series that was expected to be all one-way traffic is now level at both teams view, with DZCC having already achieved their pre-tour ambition of winning a Series in out side the home.

After basking in one of their greatest victories, Zahirians have now scaled up their goal to a series win in Jafliya against Lankans SC. The last success came about through significant contributions from many of their players - Mohammed Hillal and Mohammed Izzath making good contribution.That's something they need to repeat in Jafliya if they are to pose a challenge to Lankans Sc, who remain favourites despite the Jafliya's debacle.

Form guide
(Most recent first)
LANKANS SC  W L L
ZAHIRIANS SC W L W 

Watch out for...
Anis ul Rahman the skipper of Al-Tayer Motors profesional cricket player joins with Dubai Zahirians in this 2012. standing with his record of 36.61 batting avarege and 26.33 bowling econ.the Right handing medium fast bowler can be effective on his debut.and in place of roshan he got his team card return in copule of days a go.

Mohammed Shuhaib the Akurana youth all rounder currently among the runs, has been picked for Dubai zahirians Boxing Day short format team.Izzath has been in excellent form in recent weeks. His inclusion is in recognition of his consistently good performances and we anticipate that he can provide steadiness at the top of the order.

DZCC Zahirians (probable) : 1.Dasthakir (C), 2.Siraj (WK), 3.Anis ul Rahman, 4.Rimaz, 5.Hillal, 6.Ayyub, 7.Shuhaib 8.Izzath, 9.Shamil, 10.Nasmi, 11.Imran

"If we can win the series, it will be a great achievement as a team. We believe we can perform in any conditions and it would be a big achievement for Dubai Zahirians if we win."
Mohammed Dasthakir looks forward to making history, again

UAE tracks are likely to favour batsmen in winter

The first 12 overs between India's XI CC and Dubai Zahirians CC will be played "on a good pitch  in WLP that will two days," Vijay Sharma, the WLP's groundsman, told DZCC official page. With the series level at last year with same team, beginning on December 23rd, will be the decider in the one-match series.

Dubai's traditionally boasts a flat wickets that is batsman-friendly. It has the highest average score, 137.6 in 10 overs short format games, for any ground in the country that has hosted more than one series. That's close to 24 runs greater than the average score at next-highest run-scoring ground in Abu Dhabi and Market ground in Sharjah. sharma said the trend is set to continue. "The pitch won't change too much from previous year." It will come as welcome news to the batsmen from both camps, who have had a tough time adjusting to the conditions in the previous game between these two teams.

Both the wonderland park and Jumeirah tracks were lively surfaces that favoured the bowlers initially. The track at Jafliya flattened as the sun came out and became excellent for batting. The surface at Nad al shiba also became better for batting as the match wore on but there was something in it for the bowlers throughout. The conditions in Dubai will be vastly different in Winter more then Summer.

"I would love to get the same bounce as grounds like Zabeel Park and the Dhaid," Ziyad the zahirians fast bowler said. "The type of bounce we get is different; it's more of a tennis-ball bounce." Flint said his ground offered more of a traditional Srilankan wicket that was good for batting, particularly on days two and three and turned in favour of the pace bowlers.

Sharma recognised that WLP generally "want to get pace and bounce" out of their pitches at home and said he was aware of the home team's desire to exploit their own conditions. "I would like to create a surface that Zahirians can get a good result on, but I've just got to do the best I can, and hopefully Dubai Zahirians can play to their strengths." 

big match postponed due to bad weather

The confusion surrounding the big match leg of JET11' tour of Wonderland has ended with Dubai Zahirians Board of Control (DZCB) announcing that the Big Match 2011 has been postponed to late 04th February 2011 because of the bad weather all across the dubai. The decision, made after an understanding was reached by the boards of the both teams.

"The weather in dubai has been most disappointing throughout the Match and a practical decision had to be taken in the best interest of cricket, the fans and the players," DZCB chief executive, Mohammed Farman, said. "It made little sense to have the teams turn up for matches which they knew were not going to take place and this would have caused frustrations to players and officials as well.

"The weather is beyond any of our control and the DZCB will now work with JET11 Cricket Club to ensure that the matches are rescheduled to a time when the weather is more favourable for cricket."might be 10 days later.

Will Zahirians free up or freeze up?

Match Facts

January 21, Wonderland

Start time 07:30 Local Dubai

Big Picture

The Great Wanderers Choke only highlighted the concerns that were present from the first game in last week. What if Dubai Zahirians's middle-order collapsed? Can Mohammed Rasmi and the men below him shoulder the burden?Mohammed Arafath and Mohammed Siraj ensured that situation never arose in the first game with their serene approach, change significantly once Mohammed Sanaz returns for the upcomming weeks: The lower order wouldn't remain so brittle and therefore this trial by fire is perhaps a great learning curve.If Mohammed Faris, and Mohammed Roshan, who is likely to play the next game, can get in a good knock under pressure in this week matches, it will help DZCC to build the momemtem again.

Form guide

JET 11 Cricket : WLLWW

Dubai Zahirians:  WWLWL

Players to watch out for…

Mohammed Rasmi He turned in a matured performance in the first game last week but threw his wicket away in the second game. The two games also showed that he is trying hard to correct his weakness. the habit of pressing that front leg too far across and having to play around it to the seamers - and he has two more games to get used to soaking up the pressure and leading the top order.

Team news 

Fayaz is likely to come in. Haithar's replacement Saflin is yet to open the score in wonderland, so Rasmi could open the batting with Mohammed Arafath. DZCC, if they choose to go in with four bowlers, could give Rikaz and Roshan to go with Hillal.

Dubai Zahirians (possible): 1 Dasthakir (capt), 2 Faris, 3 Rikaz, 4 Arafath, 5 Ziyad, 6 Roshan, 7 Siraj (wk), 8 Saflin, 9 Fayaz, 10 Rasmi and 11 Hillal.

Quotes

"I have doubts about the ability of some of the batsmen to play on these tracks.Mohammed Arafath seems to be forever expecting the short ball; he was so back inside the crease and got out to a full delivery.Dasthakir the DZCC skipper to blog last night.

Haithar Pulls out from DZCC

Mohammed Haithar the former Dubai Zahirians all-rounder pulls out from Dubai Zahirinas Cricket Club yesterday, Haithar had been under the scanner of the DZCB's integrity committee and ultimately appears to have failed to gain clearance for selection. zahirians cricket board said that haithar has been linked with specific incident though he features regularly in the fevered speculation and gossip of Zahirians's cricket structure.

"We are satisfied that we have selected the best squad from amongst the available players," chief selector Mohammed Farman said. "There is a lot of speculation in the club regarding clearance or otherwise of players by integrity committee of DZCB. The integrity committee has given its views on some players to the selection committee which has taken into consideration that input and has selected the players for the new sesson of 2011."

Mohammed Dasthakir the Dubai Zahirians skipper said its very sad to left out a player like haithar but he is not sutable for club last few months.he have leftout the practice sessions and meetings. its hard to say better luck, however we have enough players for selection. recently faris also join again to club from his yearly vacation. i think the new team card for first match of year 2011 will be issued on thursday. and am happy to be countinue as leader.

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Match facts

Thursday, April 22

Start time 2230 local (1630 GMT)

Big Picture

Jet11's bowling isn't their strongest suit, though, and they are up against one of the strongest batting outfits in the UAE tournament, Dubai Zahirians. While it was expected that Mohammed Haithar and Mohammed Faris would plaster the bowling, the surprise package has been the form of Mohammed Fayaz at the top of the order. Add to that the solidity of Mohammed Rikaz, the threatening presence of Mohammed Dasthakir, and the hitting of Mohammed Hillal and Mohammed Razeen and the scale of the challenge facing Mohammed Zaneer's bowlers becomes evident. One thing the JET11 team, will remind there team of will be the inconsistency of its opponents they have alternated between victory and defeat in their past five matches against DZCC. Like Jet11 Zahirians's bowling attack is also not among the more potent ones in the last few Months, which means there could be a run-fest at the Wondreland when the two sides face off.

Form guide (most recent first)
JET11 DREAM CC    : LLWWW
DUBAI ZAHIRIANS  : WLWLL

Team talk
dzcc's Frontline players haven't been as influential as the finishing recruits in most of the jet11 team. Mohammed Faris is one who has consistently delivered, but Dasthakir will mostly have to pick the out-of-form Mohammed Arafath and Mohammed Razeen. Moahmmed Nazreen could also be needed to give the side options, especially with all the DZCC bowlers struggling.

Jet11 have to ponder whether to retain Mohammed Zaneer or to bring back Mohammed Shifan, both of whom have performed well in the Last few Months. Mohammed Rizvi hasn't had too much of an impact in the last few matches, which means Mohammed Ikram could be brought back. 

DZCC: (probable) Dasthakir, Rikaz, Fayaz, Faris, Haithar, Hillal, Nazreen, Riyas, Ayyub, Razeen and Nawshard.

In the spotlight

JET11's fast bowlers Mohammed Zaneer has rapidly won over the crowd with his enthusiasm and tight bowling. He has had little support from the other quicks, though, with Mohammed Shifan and Mohammed Ikram. In DZCC Mohammed Haithar has had a forgettable Sesson so far, but he's one of the game's great big-match players. Last year, he stopped the in-form in the Jumirah, Mohammed Hillal. Can he repeat that performance again?

Chatter
"Night Battle is a lottery, but we couldn't use that excuse anymore, so we planned every tiny aspect of the game right from what kind of shots to play after losing a wicket to how wide or slow to bowl to a batsman in the slog overs."DZCC personel advisor Mohammed Anas says the team's turnaround is no fluke.

Dubai Zahirians eye another win

Match facts

Friday April 9, 2010

Start time 08.00 local time (0230 GMT)

 Big picture

Dubai Zahirians have turned around a disappointing start in 2010 by lost three of their last nine matches after losing their three, and have put themselves firmly in contention for a berth. They still have some work to do, but they'll have made significant strides towards that goal if they beat the hard jet11 boys of the Big match, in Wonderland Park on Friday.

Dubai Zahirians have lost two out of five games so far against Jet11, but DZCC will need to guard against complacency as Jet11 have several match-winners who can turn games around on their day. One of them in DZCC, Mohammed Faris, played an absolute gem to derail Shiba Riders on couple of Week ago, and with Hillal and Mohammed Arafath showing signs of returning to form as well, this could just be the beginning of some good times for Dubai Zahirians.

 Team talk

Both teams are coming off wins, and might be loathe to change their combinations. Hillal's & Arafath slot at the top of the order has strengthened DZCC's line-up considerably, though their bowling remains a bit of a concern.

 Jet11, meanwhile, have been bolstered by the inclusion of Mohammed Zaneer, who made a vital contribution with the bowl in last there tours. The mature and cool-headed performance by Mohammed Shifan, and the aggression of Mohammed Naisar has eased some of their bowling worries too.also  All rounder and Left-arm fast bowler M. Nafeel is add to card

Previously…

both teams shared the wins equally, two for DZCC and two for JET11.

In the spotlight

Zaneer v Faris/haithar : Zaneer has regained some of zip and bounce that he seemed to have lost in the early stages of the Sesson, but if Faris stays at the crease long enough, it could be fascinating battle between the two. Hillal and Haithar are outstanding players of seam bowling,

We are taking it game by game and are pleased to have change the trend. We are not concerned over what happened in the past against JET11. We have started to get into gear and create opportunities to go up the ladder."Mohammed Anas, the DZCC Personal Advisor

Dubai Zahirians (probable first eleven)

1.Dasthakir (Capt), 2.Siraj, 3.Rikaz, 4.Hillal, 5.Haithar, 6.Arafath, 7.Ayyub, 8.Saflin, 9.Faris, 10.Ralideen, 11.Fayaz

DZCC take series after Aveer washout

It's not how Dasthakir Mohammed would have wanted to lead DZCC to a bit of history, but he'll gladly take it after runs forced the two 15 overs matches at Aveer to be abandoned and handed the tourists their first limited-overs series victory in National Day Tour - 09.As well as their first 15 overs success in the Aveer, DZCC have also become just the second team to beat ROTHMANS CC on home ground in a bilateral 15 overs series after LANKAN BOYS managed it twice. That is a notable achievement for Dastha and Players considering that a little over two months ago they were turned over 2-1 by LANKAN BOYS.

"It's a big step forward for the group," Dastha said. "To be only the second team to win out here is an achievement to be proud of. The players had to buy into trying to play a slightly more attacking brand of cricket and at the same time to up our fielding and to be more consistent with the ball. "I think the guys have enjoyed having the shackles taken off them to a certain extent. A lot of our cricket over the last few years has been played like men under a lot of pressure. A lot of the players were under pressure, playing for their places and because the results weren't very good."It's encouraging to know we are going in the right direction but I'd be the last person to say we're the finished article."

DZCC's 3-0 victory against ROTHMANS at Dubai last year is often pulled out when talking about impressive performances, but that was against a visiting side that had achieved their main target of a National Day Tour - 09 victory and were ready to go home. This time there were early points to be scored - that's the advantage of holding the and DZCC have done more than enough to quieten the hosts who were quite happy to make some bombastic statements in the build-up. The hosts certainly haven't lived up to the hype."Our next series is in International City (INTERCONTINEL HOTEL CC) where the [2010] UAE Cup is going to be played," Arafath Mohammed said. "Hopefully by then we will have a fully-fit squad and a squad which has developed from here. "There's a break now and there will be a few new faces in our squad," he added. "The last one year have been really terrific for us in club cricket and we want to carry it on. DZCC have an winning squad so it bodes well for a good series."