Friday's World Cup double-header gets underway with New Zealand taking on Sri Lanka at Cardiff.
Blackcaps wicketkeeper Tom Latham has returned to training and is expected to return from a finger injury
Play from Sofia Gardens gets underway at 1:30 pm UAE time.
Five-time World Cup winners Australia also get their 2019 campaign underway.
They take on Afghanistan at Bristol in their tournament opener.
The first ball of that match will be bowled at 4:30 pm UAE time.
UAE Tour to take place in February 2027
The UAE Tour's next two editions are set to take place in February 2027, announced the Abu Dhabi Sports Council on Thursday.
Zverev passes Van de Zandschulp test to reach US Open semis
Alexander Zverev has taken another big step towards a second Grand Slam title by beating Dutchman Botic van de Zandschulp 6-2 7-5 6-1 to reach the US Open semi-finals, where the German will take on Karen Khachanov.
Gauff fights back to beat Andreeva and reach US Open semis
American Coco Gauff has saved two match points to beat Russian fifth seed Mirra Andreeva 2-6 7-6(7) 6-2 on Wednesday and reach the US Open semi-finals after recovering from a dreadful opening set.
PSG defeat Slovan Bratislava, Arsenal win late at Napoli
New signing Ferran Torres has struck a hat-trick as holders Paris St Germain made an emphatic start to the defence of their Champions League crown with a 6-1 home victory over Slovan Bratislava on Wednesday.
Khachanov back to US Open semi-finals as Blockx retires
Karen Khachanov has advanced to the US Open semi-finals on Wednesday when Alexander Blockx retired trailing 6-2 7-5 3-2, as the Russian reached the final-four stage in Flushing Meadows for the first time since 2022.
