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UAE vs NED Dream11 Prediction Match Preview
Rahul Chopra hit 127 not out against Canada in August. Max O’Dowd made 158 not out for the Netherlands in June. Both have a big ODI score in the checked sample.
This UAE vs NED Dream11 Prediction is a pre-toss guide. The official playing XIs are not out. Check the toss, final XI and app roles before you lock a team.
The match is set for Sunday, 25 October 2026. ICC lists 05:30 UTC. That is 09:30 UAE and 11:00 IST. Some older listings give 06:00 UTC and 11:30 IST. Cricbuzz matches the ICC time. Recheck the official match centre on match day.
UAE have shown that they can make big scores. They made 330/8 against the USA on 5 October. They still lost by six wickets. The Netherlands chased 374/6 against Scotland in June.
Match Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | United Arab Emirates vs Netherlands |
| Short Code | UAE vs NED |
| Competition | ICC Cricket World Cup League Two 2023–27 |
| Match | 140th ODI |
| Format | ODI |
| Date | Sunday, 25 October 2026 |
| Venue | ICC Academy Ground, Dubai |
| Start Time | 05:30 UTC / 09:30 UAE / 11:00 IST |
| Time Status | ICC listing used. Recheck on match day. |
| Playing XIs | Not confirmed |
| Toss | Not held |
United Arab Emirates Team Form
| Date | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Aug 2026 | Canada | 282/6 | ✓ WIN by 97 runs |
| 5 Oct 2026 | USA | 330/8 | ✕ LOSS by 6 wickets |
UAE made 282/6 in that Canada win. Rahul Chopra made 127 not out. Harpreet Singh made 81.
The USA loss shows why a big total may not be enough. The team can make a big total. It can also lose wickets while building an innings. Pick top-order batters only after the XI is confirmed.
Aayan Afzal Khan can add runs and wickets. Ibrar Ahmad is a bowling option. Check their roles and the final XI first.
Netherlands Team Form
| Date | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Jun 2026 | Scotland | 374/6 | ✓ WIN by 4 wickets |
| 29 Jul 2026 | Nepal | 225/9 | ✓ WIN by 57 runs |
Max O’Dowd made 158 not out against Scotland. Noah Croes made 50 from 29 balls in that chase.
The Netherlands also beat Nepal by 57 runs. That win came from a 225/9 total and a full bowling effort.
Bas de Leede can bat and bowl. Paul van Meekeren and Kyle Klein can take wickets. Check their final roles before selection.
Pitch Report And Fantasy Impact
ICC Academy Ground has a broad men’s ODI sample of 39 matches. Teams won 18 times while batting first. Teams won 21 times while bowling first.
The listed average first innings score is 241. The listed average second innings score is 210. These are broad venue numbers. They do not set a safe total for this match.
The recent sample is smaller. UAE chased 237/5 against Nepal in October 2025. USA chased 273/6 in November 2025. UAE then chased 243/6 five days later.
All three recent men’s ODI matches were won by the chasing side. Batters who chase may be useful picks. But three games do not prove a rule.
Early batters matter if the ball comes on well. Seamers matter if the new ball moves. All-rounders gain value if the surface slows. Check match-day weather and the pitch at the toss.
WK means wicketkeeper. BAT means batter. AR means all-rounder. BOWL means bowler. These labels are used for this article only. Check the fantasy app before use.
Recent Head-To-Head Record
The latest directly checked League Two meeting is Match 65. The Netherlands made 205/5 after UAE made 204/9. The Netherlands won by five wickets on 12 May 2025.
Kyle Klein took 4/44 in that match. Asif Khan made 75 for UAE. Dhruv Parashar made 41.
A full head-to-head count was not verified. We use this checked result only. It does not confirm the next winner.
Probable Playing XIs — Not Confirmed
These are editorial candidates. They use the current ICC match squad and recent scorecard evidence. They are not announced lineups.
United Arab Emirates Probable XI
| Role | Player |
|---|---|
| WK | Adeeb Usmani |
| WK | Rahul Chopra |
| BAT | Harpreet Singh |
| BAT | Akshdeep Nath |
| BAT | Muhammad Shahdad |
| AR | Basil Hameed |
| AR | Ali Naseer |
| AR | Aayan Afzal Khan |
| BOWL | Khuzaima Tanveer |
| BOWL | Ibrar Ahmad |
| BOWL | Muhammad Arfan |
Rahul Chopra has the clearest recent batting evidence. He made 127 not out against Canada. Muhammad Shahdad made 96 at this ground in November 2025.
Netherlands Probable XI
| Role | Player |
|---|---|
| WK | Scott Edwards |
| BAT | Max O’Dowd |
| BAT | Michael Levitt |
| BAT | Noah Croes |
| AR | Colin Ackermann |
| AR | Bas de Leede |
| AR | Zach Lion-Cachet |
| BOWL | Paul van Meekeren |
| BOWL | Kyle Klein |
| BOWL | Aryan Dutt |
| BOWL | Fred Klaassen |
Max O’Dowd made 158 not out in the last checked Netherlands win over Scotland. Kyle Klein took 4/44 against UAE in Match 65.
The final XI may change. Remove every non-starter. Recheck app roles, credits and batting order.
Six Dream11 Teams
Each team below is a pre-toss idea. Check the final XI and app rules first.
Team 1: Balanced League Core
Use this balanced idea when both listed XIs are close to the editorial candidates. Both teams have a stable top order and the pitch gives no clear early edge.
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WK: Adeeb Usmani, Scott Edwards
BAT: Harpreet Singh, Max O’Dowd, Michael Levitt, Noah Croes
AR: Aayan Afzal Khan, Bas de Leede
BOWL: Ibrar Ahmad, Kyle Klein, Paul van Meekeren
Captain: Bas de Leede · Vice-Captain: Harpreet Singh
Risk: Spread points across both teams. Check app roles and credits.
Team 2: UAE Top-Order Chase
Use this only if UAE chase and their top order is confirmed. UAE batters have a clear target and the chase looks steady.
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WK: Rahul Chopra, Scott Edwards
BAT: Harpreet Singh, Akshdeep Nath, Muhammad Shahdad, Max O’Dowd
AR: Ali Naseer, Bas de Leede
BOWL: Khuzaima Tanveer, Ibrar Ahmad, Kyle Klein
Captain: Harpreet Singh · Vice-Captain: Ali Naseer
Risk: Back the chase. Keep one Netherlands wicket path.
Team 3: Netherlands Set-A-Target
Use this if Netherlands bat first and their top order is confirmed. The Dutch top order gets full first-innings time.
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WK: Scott Edwards
BAT: Max O’Dowd, Michael Levitt, Akshdeep Nath, Harpreet Singh
AR: Colin Ackermann, Bas de Leede
BOWL: Paul van Meekeren, Ibrar Ahmad, Kyle Klein, Khuzaima Tanveer
Captain: Max O’Dowd · Vice-Captain: Paul van Meekeren
Risk: Use this script only after the toss. Replace any non-starter.
Team 4: Slow-Pitch All-Rounders
Use this if the surface looks slow or the ball grips. Players with two skills gain more routes to points.
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WK: Adeeb Usmani
BAT: Harpreet Singh, Max O’Dowd, Noah Croes
AR: Basil Hameed, Aayan Afzal Khan, Colin Ackermann, Bas de Leede
BOWL: Ibrar Ahmad, Kyle Klein, Paul van Meekeren
Captain: Bas de Leede · Vice-Captain: Aayan Afzal Khan
Risk: This is a conditions team. Do not force it on a flat pitch.
Team 5: Early Seam Attack
Use this if the new ball moves and seamers bowl first. Early wickets can beat the top-order batting script.
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WK: Scott Edwards
BAT: Akshdeep Nath, Max O’Dowd, Michael Levitt
AR: Ali Naseer, Bas de Leede
BOWL: Khuzaima Tanveer, Ibrar Ahmad, Paul van Meekeren, Kyle Klein, Aryan Dutt
Captain: Paul van Meekeren · Vice-Captain: Ali Naseer
Risk: Confirm new-ball duties. Keep the captain on a likely full spell.
Team 6: Differential Keeper And Spin
Use this for a lower-owned build if two wicketkeepers start. A second keeper plus spin options can separate this team.
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WK: Tanish Suri, Scott Edwards
BAT: Harpreet Singh, Muhammad Shahdad, Noah Croes
AR: Aayan Afzal Khan, Colin Ackermann, Zach Lion-Cachet
BOWL: Muhammad Arfan, Aryan Dutt, Fred Klaassen
Captain: Zach Lion-Cachet · Vice-Captain: Muhammad Shahdad
Risk: Use only if Tanish Suri plays and Aayan has a full bowling role.
Captain And Vice-Captain Choices
Rahul Chopra
Chopra made 127 not out against Canada. He also keeps wicket in the current UAE squad. His risk is a batting-order change.
Max O’Dowd
O’Dowd made 158 not out against Scotland. He can face many balls at the top. His risk is an early wicket on a moving pitch.
Bas De Leede
De Leede can add runs and wickets. Both skills can earn points. His value depends on a full bowling role.
Kyle Klein
Klein took 4/44 in the latest checked UAE-Netherlands ODI. He is an option for a bowling-focused team. His risk is a flat pitch and a long UAE chase.
Check the toss first. Confirm both XI lists. Check app roles and credits. Replace any non-starter with the same editorial role. Keep C and VC different.
Top 3 Player Battles
Max O’Dowd Against UAE New Ball
O’Dowd attacks early. UAE can test him with movement. This battle may shape the first ten overs.
Rahul Chopra Against Netherlands Pace
Chopra made a big score in August. Netherlands have van Meekeren and Klein. The first spell can test him early.
Aayan Afzal Khan Against Dutch Middle Order
Aayan can affect the match with spin and late runs. His value rises if he bowls ten overs. Confirm his bowling role at the toss.
Top Players To Look Out For
Rahul Chopra
He made 127 not out against Canada. He may gain points with runs and catches. His XI place is still not confirmed.
Max O’Dowd
He made 158 not out against Scotland. He remains a strong top-order option. UAE’s new-ball plan is the main risk.
Bas De Leede
He can bat and bowl for the Netherlands. He can help in both innings. The final bowling plan matters.
Kyle Klein
He took four wickets in Match 65. He may do well if the new ball moves. A flat pitch may help batters instead.
Match Winner Prediction
The Netherlands have the safer recent ODI record. They also won the latest checked UAE head-to-head match.
UAE know the home conditions. Their batters can still make a big score. The venue sample also gives chasing teams a small recent edge.
Our pick is Netherlands. This is an opinion. This is not a guarantee. A strong UAE top-order start can change the match.
FAQs
What Is The UAE Vs NED Match Date?
The 140th ODI is set for Sunday, 25 October 2026.
What Time Does UAE Vs NED Start?
The official ICC listing says 05:30 UTC. That is 09:30 UAE and 11:00 IST. Recheck the match centre because some earlier listings give 11:30 IST.
Where Is UAE Vs NED Being Played?
The match is listed at ICC Academy Ground in Dubai.
Are The Playing XIs Confirmed?
No. Both XI tables are editorial candidates. Check the official team sheet after the toss.
What Is The ICC Academy ODI Pitch Sample?
The broad venue page lists 39 men’s ODIs. It lists averages of 241 in the first innings and 210 in the second innings. The recent named sample has three successful chases.
Who Is The Best Captain Pick?
Rahul Chopra and Max O’Dowd are strong options. Bas de Leede can add runs and wickets. Check the final role first.
Can These Six Teams Be Used As Final Teams?
No. They are pre-toss scenarios. Check the XI, app credits and app roles first.
Where Can Readers Find More 4xSports Previews?
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