Despite losing the match, UAE got love from the fans. It is not easy to come this far against a team like Afghanistan. It is not difficult to predict that UAE has improved in cricket to some extent. However, if Mohammad Nabi and Rashid Khan had been in Afghanistan's playing squad in this match and UAE could have come this far, then the support for the country would have increased even more. Afghanistan did not play at full strength in the match but UAE did not perform badly in any part. I believe that UAE can compete better in cricket in the future.
For the final, I think Afghanistan should not make any changes. Yesterday they gave rest to their six important players, including Rashid Khan and the team were struggling, as they were about to lose against the UAE. Somehow, due to the four runs, Afghanistan is the winner; otherwise they were truly losing the game. However, it is a good thing that Afghanistan's coach has understood how their these players are and is helping them to know for the Asia Cup squad and in the final of the Tri-Nation series.
