Prepare for an electrifying showdown as Fujairah (FUJ) faces off against Abu Dhabi (ABD) in the 2nd semi-final of the Emirates D10 2023 at Malek Cricket Ground 1 in Ajman. This match marks the third encounter between Fujairah and Abu Dhabi in this tournament, with Fujairah securing victories in their prior two face-offs. In their most recent clash, Fujairah triumphed by six wickets, setting the stage for another gripping encounter.

Fujairah enters this pivotal semi-final with momentum from a resounding win over Emirates Blue. Restricting Emirates Blue to a modest 76 runs for the loss of seven wickets in 10 overs, Fujairah’s Muhammad Irfan showcased brilliance with both bat and ball, scoring an impressive 57 runs and claiming three crucial wickets. Hamdan Tahir contributed a vital 11 runs, while Zohair Iqbal displayed prowess with two significant wickets.

Abu Dhabi strides into this match, buoyed by a remarkable performance against Sharjah. Setting an imposing total of 162 runs for the loss of three wickets in 10 overs, Sharjah were able to score only 117 runs for the loss of three wickets in 10 overs against Abu Dhabi. Alishan Sharafu from Abu Dhabi stunned with a sensational century, amassing an outstanding 103 runs. Rohan Mustafa’s 31 runs and a wicket added substantial value, while Zubair Khan contributed with a crucial wicket.

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The pitch at Malek Cricket Ground 1 is predicted to favor batters, providing a conducive environment for high-scoring encounters while offering a bit of assistance to the pace bowlers. Given these conditions, opting to chase might be advantageous in this crucial clash.