Zimbabwe vs. UAE: Date, Live Stream, TV Info, Cricket World Cup Preview

Zimbabwe will attempt to rebound from an opening-match loss at the 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup in their next contest against one of Pool B's lesser lights. The African nation were surprisingly solid even in defeat against South Africa and will attempt to build on the encouraging performance when taking on the United Arab Emirates.

Here are the schedule and viewing details for this key Pool B match:

Date: Thursday, February 19.

Time: 10 p.m. (GMT) -1d/11 a.m. local time

TV: Sky Sports 2.

Live Stream: Sky Go.

Preview

Even though just 62 runs separated South Africa from Zimbabwe, the latter nation earned plaudits for the quality of their cricket. In particular, South African skipper AB de Villiers was quick to commend his beaten opponent.

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He also predicted things will only get better for Zimbabwe at this tournament, per Sky Sports: "They (Zimbabwe) played some excellent cricket and I will not be surprised if they upset a couple of teams in this World Cup."

Zimbabwe captain Elton Chigumbura credited the batting partnership between Hamilton Masakadza and Chamu Chibhabha with keeping things close. The pair tallied 80 and 64 runs, respectively, per ESPN Cricinfo.

Chibhabha was the heavy hitter as this video from Star Sports reveals:

UAE wicketkeeper Saqlain Haider will be a key part of the fielding efforts designed to slow down Zimbabwe's prolific pair. Meanwhile, UAE's own batting efforts will rely on 43-year-old Khurram Khan.

The left-hander can pile up runs in bunches. Khan's efforts will receive a boost from another lefty, Amjad Ali, who was identified as one to watch by BBC Sport.

If Ali and Khan are on form, UAE could set a big target and give Zimbabwe another daunting total to chase. However, you can expect Tendai Chatara to cause UAE's batting order a host of problems. He took the early wicket of Quinton de Kock in the match with South Africa.

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There should be plenty of excitement at the Saxton Oval between two of the least fancied nations at this World Cup. UAE are the only team taking part in the tournament comprised of amateur players, according to Reuters writer Julian Linden (h/t Mail Online Wires).

But Zimbabwe have merited some early plaudits so far at this World Cup. South Africa were pushed all the way in the opening match, so expect Zimbabwe to have too much determination and talent for UAE's part-timers.