UAE vs Kenya Prediction 4th T20, Dream11 Prediction, Betting Tips, Playing XI, Pitch & Weather Report – 18th July 2025

UAE vs Kenya prediction: The 4th T20 of the Pearl of Africa T20I Series 2025 will witness a thrilling encounter between the United Arab Emirates and Kenya on Friday, 18th July 2025 at the Entebbe Cricket Oval. Both teams are coming into this contest with different goals — UAE looking to assert their supremacy as one of the strongest associate teams in world cricket, while Kenya aims to carry forward their winning momentum. UAE, fresh from a T20I series win over Bangladesh, are clear favorites with a powerful squad. Kenya, however, showed promise in their tournament opener against Nigeria. With experienced players on both sides, today’s match promises to deliver quality cricket. Let’s explore team previews, fantasy picks, head-to-head, pitch/weather, toss, and match prediction.

UAE vs Kenya 4th T20 Match Details

Team Previews

UAE Team Preview:

UAE currently ranks 13th in the ICC Men’s T20I Rankings with a rating of 183 and is one of the strongest contenders in the tournament. The team is loaded with power hitters and reliable all-rounders. Captain Muhammad Waseem brings firepower at the top, while Alishan Sharafu, Rahul Chopra, and Asif Khan provide middle-order stability. All-rounders Dhruv Parashar and Rohid Khan offer flexibility with both bat and ball. UAE’s bowling line-up, including Akif Raja and Matiullah Khan, has proven its ability to defend totals under pressure. They are entering the tournament with a big series win over Bangladesh and are the most balanced side in the competition.

Kenya Team Preview:

Kenya started the tournament with a 20-run win over Nigeria in a rain-curtailed 16-over match. Their batting was led by Tanzeel Sheikh (26) and Sachin Gill (23), while the bowlers, especially Jasraj Kundi (3 wickets), executed a solid defense. Skipper Dhiren Gondaria and opener Pushkar Sharma form the base of the batting order, but they will need to accelerate the scoring to challenge UAE’s attack. Kenya’s bowling strength lies in spinners Shem Ngoche and Lucas Oluoch, who can exploit the Entebbe conditions. However, Kenya’s lack of experience against high-ranked opponents could be a major hurdle.

UAE vs Kenya Squads

UAE: Muhammad Waseem (C), Akif Raja, Alishan Sharafu, Aryansh Sharma, Asif Khan, Dhruv Parashar, Ethan D’Souza, Haider Ali, Matiullah Khan, Muhammad Zohaib, Muhammad Zuhaib, Rahul Chopra, Rohid Khan, Saghir Khan

Kenya: Dhiren Gondaria (C), Pushkar Sharma, Rakep Patel, Vraj Patel, Sukhdeep Singh, Tanzeel Shaikh, Lucas Oluoch, Jasraj Kundi, Shem Ngoche, Vishil Patel, Peter Koech, Gerard Mwendwa, Franchis Mutua, Sachin Gill

Probable Playing XI

UAE: Muhammad Waseem (C), Rahul Chopra (WK), Alishan Sharafu, Asif Khan, Ethan D’Souza, Dhruv Parashar, Rohid Khan, Akif Raja, Matiullah Khan, Muhammad Zuhaib, Saghir Khan

Kenya: Dhiren Gondaria (C), Pushkar Sharma, Tanzeel Shaikh, Sachin Gill, Rakep Patel, Sukhdeep Singh, Shem Ngoche, Jasraj Kundi, Lucas Oluoch, Peter Koech, Gerard Mwendwa

Fantasy Team XI

Captain Choice: Dhruv Parashar
Vice-Captain Choice: Jasraj Kundi

Players to Avoid:

• Peter Koech: Minimal fantasy returns in recent matches.
• Aryansh Sharma: Uncertain batting position and low strike rate.

Favourite Team Today (Why UAE?)

UAE goes into this game as the outright favorite for multiple reasons. First, their recent form is outstanding — defeating Bangladesh 2-1 in a bilateral T20I series. Second, they boast a strong squad with firepower in the batting and experience in bowling. Players like Muhammad Waseem and Dhruv Parashar can turn games single-handedly. In contrast, Kenya has been inconsistent against high-ranked teams. UAE’s familiarity with pressure situations and a better win-loss record in recent years makes them the most balanced and dangerous unit in this match.

UAE T20I History

UAE has played 121 T20Is, winning 68, losing 52, and 1 no result. They’ve emerged as a top associate side in Asia, with notable wins against Ireland, Oman, and most recently, Bangladesh.

Kenya T20I History

Kenya has played 110 T20Is, with 61 wins and 46 losses. Although a legendary name in early 2000s cricket, Kenya’s T20 development has been slower. Still, they have potential with names like Gondaria and Kundi leading the new charge.

Head-to-Head Record

This will be the first-ever T20I meeting between UAE and Kenya, adding more excitement and unpredictability to the fixture.

Pitch Report – Entebbe Cricket Oval

A balanced pitch offering early assistance to seamers, while spinners get grip in the middle overs. Batsmen who apply themselves can score big, especially in the second innings. The average 1st innings score is around 140–150.

Weather Report – 18 July, Entebbe

• Condition: Clear skies
• Temperature: Around 25°C
• Humidity: 65%
• Rain Chances: 5%
  Perfect conditions for uninterrupted cricket.

Toss Prediction

Toss Winner: UAE
Decision: Bowl First

Match Prediction

Predicted Winner: UAE will win

UAE’s recent form, superior squad depth, and momentum make them strong contenders. Kenya will need a flawless game to challenge them, which seems unlikely based on past performances.

Also, once the toss takes place, we might modify the Today Match Prediction as per the playing XIs. Please check this blog after the toss for the updated Prediction.

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