South Africa are already through to the Super Eights, while UAE will go back home after Wednesday\u2019s clash. At the venue, the covers were on briefly but they came off just in time for the toss. But there\u2019s still some prediction for rain in the forenoon and afternoon time, especially with the floodlights turned on as well.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
After winning the toss, Markram said his decision to bowl first was influenced by the rain factor. \u201cObviously a bit of rain around. There's been moisture in here this morning and we'll be able to maybe find something in the wicket up front. Most of the square feels it as well. I don't know how much rain fell last night or how much water's been applied, but it definitely has that tacky feel.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The decision to rest David Miller, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj and Lungi Ngidi came due to the desire to test out other players on the bench, said Markram. \u201cWith our seamers up front, and even potentially spinners holding in the wicket, I think we can give a good start. More often than not, I think one thing with the full squad is if we get an opportunity now to give guys game time. Everybody's been working really hard behind the scenes.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cBut there's nothing quite like the test of the whole world. So that's where we are now. We've got some guys getting control of the problem and whatever the problem is, we're gonna go another notch and that's pretty much the thing to do out here in push up times,\u201d he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
UAE skipper Muhammad Waseem said off-spinner Dhruv Parashar and leg-spinner Muhammad Farooq come into the playing eleven in place of wicketkeeper-batter Syed Haider and left-arm spinner Simranjeet Singh.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI think we probably would have had a bowl as well. It does look like there\u2019s a little bit in it early on, maybe a bit of moisture, so we\u2019ll have to assess conditions quickly. But having said that, we\u2019re happy to bat first too. It\u2019s about adapting well, putting up a competitive total, and then backing our bowlers to defend it.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cPossibly if the sun comes out and it dries up a touch, it could ease out. The key for us will be getting through that first phase safely, building partnerships, and then trying to accelerate through the middle and back end.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cBarring the changes, the rest of the group stays the same. The boys have built some nice momentum, so it\u2019s about keeping that going and sticking to what\u2019s worked for us so far,\u201d he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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\u201cBarring the changes, the rest of the group stays the same. The boys have built some nice momentum, so it\u2019s about keeping that going and sticking to what\u2019s worked for us so far,\u201d he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
UAE: Aryansh Sharma (wk), Muhammad Waseem (captain), Alishan Sharafu, Sohaib Khan, Syed Haider, Muhammad Arfan, Dhruv Parashar, Muhammad Farooq, Haider Ali, Junaid Siddique and Muhammad Jawadullah<\/p>\r\n\r\n