Abu Dhabi Knight Riders Vs Gulf Giants:
Match number 16 of the International League T20 2024 is set to unfold, featuring an exciting clash between Abu Dhabi Knight Riders and Gulf Giants at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi.
The ADKR is currently positioned last at a points table, tallying 3 losses and 2 win in their 5 games so far. In their previous match, Sunil Narine led Abu Dhabi Knight Riders faced 8 wicket lose against MI Emirates. Despite brilliant batting showdown by Russell 46 off 17 balls, MIE chased a total with 6 balls remaining. Muhammad Waseem was awarded player of the match for his tremendous innings of 89 runs. He smashed 8 fours and 3 sixes played with a strike rate of 143.
Today’s crucial match will determine whether securing a win against ILT20 defending champions Gulf Giants will keep them alive in the tournament or if it will mark the end of campaign for ADKR.
The Gulf Giants, currently positioned at number 3 with 2 wins and 2 losses in their 4 games, have experienced a rollercoaster of emotions in this tournament. In their recent clash they register 3 wickets win over Dubai Capitals. Chasing a small target of 122 Jordan Cox played a sensible innings of 38 in just 30 deliveries leading them to register their second victory in the tournament.
Venue Details:
Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi sets the stage for this crucial showdown. With a history of favoring chasing teams, having witnessed three out of four matches won by teams chasing, the venue adds an intriguing dimension to the contest.
Predicted Playing XIs for Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Gulf Giants Match 16
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders Predicted Playing XI:
Alishan Sharafu, Joe Clarke, Sam Hain, Imad Wasim, Michael-Kyle Pepper (wk), Andre Russell, Laurie Evans, Sunil Narine (c), David Willey, Matiullah Khan, Marchant de Lange
Gulf Giants’s Predicted Playing XI:
Jamie Smith (wk), James Vince (c), Jordan Cox, Shimron Hetmyer, Usman Khan, Carlos Brathwaite, Dominic Drakes, Chris Jordan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Zuhaib Zubair, Richard Gleeson
Dream11 Team for Today ADKR vs GG
Captain: Andre Russell
Vice-Captain: Chris Jordan,
Wicketkeeper: Jordan Cox
Batsmen: James Vince, Sam Hain, Usman Khan, Alishan Sharafu
All-Rounders: Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, David Willey
Bowlers: Chris Jordan, Dominic Drakes, Ali Khan