The West Indies cricket team will tour the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in June 2023 to play three One Day International (ODI) matches. The series provides both sides with preparation ahead of the 2023 Cricket World Cup Qualifier.
The West Indies are currently ranked seventh in the ICC ODI rankings, while the UAE are ranked 12th. The West Indies are expected to be the favorites to win the series, but the UAE will be looking to cause an upset.
The ODI series will be a good opportunity for both teams to prepare for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, which will be held in India in October and November. The West Indies will be hoping to improve their ranking and qualify for the World Cup, while the UAE will be looking to make their first appearance at the tournament.
The three ODI matches will be played at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium in Sharjah. The first ODI will be played on June 5, the second ODI will be played on June 7, and the third ODI will be played on June 9.
West Indies Tour Of UAE 2023 Schedule
| Sr. No. | Date & Time | Match Details | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 5 June 2023 & 15:00 | United Arab Emirates v West Indies, 1st ODI | Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah |
| 02 | 7 June 2023 & 15:00 | United Arab Emirates v West Indies, 2nd ODI | Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah |
| 03 | 9 June 2023 & 15:00 | United Arab Emirates v West Indies, 3rd ODI | Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah |
The West Indies squad for the tour of UAE is as follows:
- Shai Hope (captain)
- Brandon King
- Alick Athanaze
- Shamarh Brooks
- Kavem Hodge
- Keacy Carty
- Roston Chase
- Gudakesh Motie
- Keemo Paul
- Raymon Reifer
- Devon Thomas
- Yannic Cariah
- Dominic Drakes
- Akeem Jordan
- Odean Smith
The UAE squad for the tour of West Indies is as follows:
- Mohammad Usman (captain)
- Ahmed Raza
- Basil Hameed
- Vriitya Aravind
- Chirag Suri
- Muhammad Usman
- Rohan Mustafa
- Zahoor Khan
- Junaid Siddique
- Ahmed Shehzad
- Qadeer Ahmed
- Usman Khan Shinwari
- Waheed Ahmed
- Zawar Farid
- Imran Haider
The West Indies have a good chance of winning the ODI series against the UAE. However, the UAE will be looking to cause an upset and make their first appearance at the ICC Cricket World Cup. The series will be a good opportunity for both teams to prepare for the World Cup and improve their ranking.
