Saturday’s World Cup double-header gets underway with Pakistan taking on Afghanistan at Leeds.
The Afghanis are still looking for their first win of the tournament.
Meanwhile a resurgent Pakistan side are chasing the fourth and final semi-final spot.
Play gets underway at 1:30 pm UAE time.
Elsewhere New Zealand will be hoping to book their place in the final four.
They take on table-toppers Australia in a day-night encounter at Lord’s.
Play begins at 4:30 pm UAE time.
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