GSL 2024: Match 9, HANTS vs VIC Match Prediction – Who will win today’s GSL match between Hampshire vs Victoria?
MATCH: Hampshire vs Victoria
DATE: December 06 Friday
TIME: 7:30 pm IST
VENUE: Providence Stadium, Guyana
TOURNAMENT: Match 9 2024
The Global Super League 2024 continues with Hampshire taking on Victoria. Both sides will face off in game 9 of the tournament at the Providence Stadium, Guyana, on Thursday, December 5. Victoria have been in exceptional form in the tournament so far. With three matches played, the side has managed to win two and has lost one clash. The side currently tops the standings and will hope to register another win against Hampshire.
On the other hand, Hampshire has had a forgettable season in the tournament so far. With three matches played, the side has only managed to win one clash and lost the remaining two. Occupying last place in the standings, Hampshire will hope to turn it around and register their second win of the season.
Pitch Report
The surface at the Providence Stadium in Guyana is one that is quite slow, with major assistance to the spinners, the batters will look to stay patient in the early stages of the clash and accelerate in the backend. Opting to bowl first after winning the toss could be a wise decision.
Head-to-Head Record
The upcoming encounter will be the first time these sides will be facing each other.
Probable Playing XIs
Hampshire:
Tom Prest, Alistair Orr, Joe Weatherley, Shan Masood, Toby Albert (wk), Felix Organ, James Fuller, Liam Dawson, Chris Wood (c), Danny Briggs, Sonny Baker
Victoria:
Blake Macdonald, Joe Clarke, Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Jonathan Wells, Scott Edwards (wk), Corey Anderson (c), Dominic Drakes, Karima Gore, Max Birthisel, Callum Stow, Jackson Smith.
Probable Best Batter: Shan Masood
Hampshire’s Shan Masood could be the best batter in the upcoming clash against Victoria. Shan Masood has been in good form as of late, and with a knock of 79 runs in 54 deliveries in his last game, Hampshire will pin their hopes on Masood once more
Probable Best Bowler: Dominic Drakes
Victoria’s Dominic Drakes could be the best bowler in the upcoming clash against Hampshire, with three wickets and conceding just 18 runs in four overs, Drakes looked to be in good form, and he will hope for another good performance in the upcoming clash.