ILT20 2024: Match 28, GUL vs ABD Match Prediction: Who will win today’s match between GUL vs ABD? – CBTF Macha
Get to Know Who will win GUL vs ABD, ILT20 2024 Match and toss Prediction with Head to Head stats, Playing 11,CBTF MACHA Prediction, Live score & winning percentage.
MATCH: Gulf Giants vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders
DATE: Feb 10, 2024
TIME: 16:00 IST / 10:30 GMT
VENUE: Dubai Cricket Stadium – Dubai, United Arab Emirates
TOURNAMENT: ILT20 2024
Pitch Report
Dubai International Stadium presents a balanced challenge for both batters and bowlers. Early on, particularly speedsters, find assistance from the pitch with swing and bounce, making the initial overs crucial. However, as the match progresses, batters tend to settle in and dominate. Spinners, on the other hand, often struggle to maintain control due to the pacey nature of the surface. It’s a dynamic pitch that keeps both sides on their toes throughout the game.
Probable Playing XIs:
Gulf Giants:
Jamie Smith (WK), James Vince (C), Chris Lynn, Jordan Cox, Shimron Hetmyer, Gerhard Erasmus, Jamie Overton, Chris Jordan, Aayan Afzal Khan, Zuhaib Zubair, Dominic Drakes.
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders:
Alishan Sharafu, Laurie Evans, Sam Hain, Joe Clarke, Michael Pepper (WK), Jake Lintott, Joshua Little, David Willey, Ravi Bopara, Sunil Narine (C), Sagar Kalyan, Imad Wasim.
Probable Best Batter of the match
Michael Pepper’s innings of 32 runs off 26 balls, boasting a strike rate of 152.38, came as Abu Dhabi Knight Riders prepared for their final league match. The team sought redemption after a humiliating defeat against the Sharjah Warriors in their previous outing. The previous game saw Knight Riders struggling to surpass the 100-run mark, making it a low-scoring affair that left them eager to bounce back strongly.
Probable Best Bowler of the match
Imad Wasim’s impressive performance saw him claim 2 wickets with an economy rate of 5, despite the intense pressure on the bowlers. The team’s paltry total of 94 runs had left them vulnerable, with victory easily attainable for any opposing side. Despite their best efforts, the bowlers couldn’t contain the opposition, highlighting the visible strain they endured in their attempt to defend the low score.