

EMB vs ABD: Emirates Blues will lock horns against Team Abu Dhabi in Match 8 of the Emirates D20, 2022 on Thursday, December 15, 2022, at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai.
Both teams have experienced similar fate in the tournament, winning one match out of the two they played. Emirates Blue started off their tournament campaign on a winning note, beating Dubai by 17 runs. However, they failed to continue their winning momentum, losing their next match against Ajman by five runs.
Speaking of Abu Dhabi, they also kicked off their tournament campaign on a winning note, beating Ajman by eight wickets. However, just like Emirates Blue, they, too, have failed to continue their winning run and lost their next match against Fujairah by nine wickets.
While Emirates Blue are placed second in the points table, Abu Dhabi are occupying third position in the league table. Both teams are coming into this match after losing their respective previous games and must be looking to bounce back stronger in this game.
Here are the match details, pitch report, probable playing 11, squads, player records/stats and dream11 fantasy team predictions for Match 8 of the Emirates D20, 2022 between Emirates Blues and Team Abu Dhabi
EMB vs ABD Match Details
- Match: Emirates Blues vs Team Abu Dhabi, Match 8
- Date: Thursday, December 15, 2022
- Time: 10:00 PM (IST) | 4:30 PM (GMT)
- Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
EMB vs ABD Pitch Report
The surface at Dubai offers a balanced wicket. Both batters and bowlers have reaped rewards of their consistent performances. Wickets in hand will be the key here. Whoever wins the toss will look to bowl first. Anything around 160-180 will be the competitive total here.
EMB vs ABD Pitch Stats For Match 8 of Emirates D20
Stats based on the previous five matches —
- Average First Innings Score: 143
- Average Total Score: 141
- Team Batting First Won: 2
- Team Bowling First Won: 3
- Draw/No Result/Abandoned: 0
EMB vs ABD Probable Playing XI For Match 8 of Emirates D20
Emirates Blues Playing XI
Vritiya Aravind (WK), Muhammad Jawad Ullah, Vishnu Sukumaran, Alishan Sharafu, Hazrat Bilal, Mohammed Faraazuddin, CP Rizwan, Rahul Bhatia, Fahad Nawaz, Zawar Farid, Matiullah Khan.
Team Abu Dhabi Playing XI
Ali Abid (C), Mohammad Kamran Atta (WK), PA Riyaz, Muhammad Zubair Khan, Muhammad Asif, Muhammad Rohid, Mazhar Bashir, Zia Mukhtar, Naik Muhammad, Attah Urrahim, Ethan Dsouza.
Emirates Blues & Team Abu Dhabi Form in Last 5 Matches
EMB Form
ABD Form
EMB vs ABD Player Record/Stats (Must Picks) For Match 8 of Emirates D20
Player | Stats (This Tournament) |
---|---|
Mohammad Kamran Atta | 117 Runs |
Vritiya Aravind | 107 Runs |
Matiullah Khan | 5 Wickets |
CP Rizwan | 41 Runs & 2 Wickets |
Alishan Sharafu | 64 Runs |
EMB vs ABD Captaincy Picks For Match 8 of Emirates D20
- CP Rizwan
- Mohammad Kamran Atta
- Vritiya Aravind
EMB vs ABD Dream11 Prediction – Fantasy Team For Match 8 of Emirates D20
EMB vs ABD Fantasy Team 1


- Wicket-Keeper: Vritiya Aravind, Mohammad Kamran Atta
- Batters: Mohammed Faraazuddin, Alishan Sharafu, Attah Urrahim
- All-Rounders: CP Rizwan, Ali Abid, PA Riyaz
- Bowlers: Matiullah Khan, Muhammad Zubair Khan, Zia Mukhtar
- Captain: CP Rizwan
- Vice-Captain: Mohammad Kamran Atta
EMB vs ABD Fantasy Team 2


- Wicket-Keeper: Vritiya Aravind, Mohammad Kamran Atta
- Batters: Mohammed Faraazuddin, Alishan Sharafu, Attah Urrahim
- All-Rounders: CP Rizwan, Ali Abid, Mazhar Bashir
- Bowlers: Matiullah Khan, Muhammad Zubair Khan, Zia Mukhtar
- Captain: Mohammad Kamran Atta
- Vice-Captain: Vritiya Aravind
EMB vs ABD – Who will win the match? (Probable Winner)
Emirates Blues are expected to win this match.
Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team for the fantasy game please consider the points mentioned and make your own decision at the time of making your team.