Yesterday Dubai Capitals emerged victorious by 85 runs knocking out Abu Dhabi Knight Riders of the tournament. DC set a target of 189 for them. In response Sunil Narine ADKR were all out for 103 resulting them the end of their campaign. Sikandar Raza was being awarded by player of the match for his brilliant 40 runs off 19 balls and picking up 2 crucial wickets.
Now it’s time for match number 32 of the tournament as Gulf Giants gear up to take on MI Emirates in the 26th match of the highly anticipated ILT20 Season 2. The clash is scheduled to unfold at the prestigious Dubai International Stadium on February 8, commencing at 8:00 PM IST. With both teams eyeing a crucial victory, anticipation is sky-high for this thrilling encounter.
Team winning a today’s match will be directly advance to the final and the loser will play Dubai Capitals in the Qualifier 2.
Both MI Emirates and Gulf Giants, being the top-performing teams in the league stage, have rightfully earned their spot in the Qualifier 1. While MI Emirates started strong in the initial games, their form dipped after key players Nicholas Pooran and Fazalhaq Farooqi’s departure. On the contrary, Gulf Giants overcame a sluggish start to the season, winning four consecutive games and securing their place in the playoffs.
Pitch Report
The pitch at Sheikh Zayed Stadium has slowed down, posing challenges for batsmen. Spinners and bowlers with variations have enjoyed success, with a score of 170 proving difficult to chase.
Weather Conditions
Abu Dhabi is expected to experience temperatures ranging between 24 and 19 degrees Celsius, with some clouds but no threat of rain. Humidity will be around 73%.
MI Emirates vs Gulf Giants Predicted XIs for Today’s Match
MI Emirates’ Predicted XI:
Muhammad Waseem, Kusal Perera, Andre Fletcher, Nicholas Pooran (c, wk), Tim David, Odean Smith, Akeal Hosein, Trent Boult, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Muhammad Rohid, Ambati Rayudu
Gulf Giants’ Predicted XI:
Shimron Hetmyer, CA Lynn, JM Vince (C), D Wiese, T Banton (wk), CJ Jordan, DC Drakes, Aayan Afzal Khan, Sanchit Sharma, CR Brathwaite, Colin de Grandhomme
Head-to-Head
MIE vs GG Total Matches: 5
MI Emirates Won: 2
Gulf Giants Won: 3
Dream 11 Picks:
Wicket Keepers: Tom Banton, Nicholas Pooran
Batters: Shimron Hetmyer, Chris Lynn, James Vince, Kieron Pollard
All Rounders: Carlos Brathwaite, Colin de Grandhomme,
Bowlers: Trent Boult, Akeal Hosein, Chris Jordan