ILT20 2024 | EMI vs ABD, Match 12 | Pooran As C, Evans As VC - Cricket Fantasy Predictions Today

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MI Emirates (EMI) will face Abu Dhabi Knight Riders (ABD) against each other in the 12th match of the second edition of the International League T20 (ILT20) 2024. This match is all set to be played on Sunday, January 28th, 2024 at Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi, UAE at 4:00 PM IST.

Ahead of the game, here is a look at the top player picks, the important player stats, the top captain and vice-captain choices, and the best predicted XI for the fantasy contests of this encounter.

The Emirates (EMI) lost their opener against Dubai Capitals but then bounced back to register three back-to-back wins against Gulf Giants, Abu Dhabi Knight Riders and Sharjah Warriors. With six points and net run rate of +2.560, they are right at the top of the points table.

On the other hand, the Knight Riders are disappointing so far in this contest. After winning the first match, they have lost back-to-back two matches by huge margins. With two points and net run rate of -2.338, they are right at the bottom of the points table.

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EMI vs ABD, Team Form Guide (Most Recent First)

MI Emirates: W-W-W-L

Abu Dhabi Knight Riders: L-L-W

EMI vs ABD, Match 12: Pitch Report

The surface at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium will likely remain balanced throughout this match. Both batters and bowlers are likely to get enough opportunities from the surface. The average first innings total in the last 10 T20 matches at this venue has been 148 runs. The teams winning the toss have majorly gone for chase and that might be the story of this game as well.

EMI vs ABD, Match 12: Top Player Picks

Trent Boult (EMI)

• Trent Boult bowling excellently in every match and picking up wickets in a consistent manner.
• So far he is the highest wicket taker of this contest.

Nicholas Pooran (EMI)

• MI Emirates skipper Nicholas Pooran has amassed the most runs for his side so far this season.
• The destructive left-hander has scored 148 runs at an average of 49.33 with one half-century to his name.

Andries Gous (ABD)

• Andries Gous made a brilliant 95 runs in 50 balls in the opening game but failed the next two matches. He has the ability to change games momentum in any time.

Laurie Evans (ABD)

• Laurie Evans played a decent knock in the last match by scoring 67 runs 41 balls.
• He has scored 89 runs at an average of 44.50 with one half-century to his name in 3 matches.

EMI vs ABD, Match 12: Cricket Fantasy Player Stats

EMI vs ABD, Match 12: Top Captain and Vice-captain Choices

EMI vs ABD, Match 12: Cricket Fantasy Expert Tips

Looking at the squad strength of both the team and recent form, EMI is favourite to win this game. choose in-form players from both the teams. Selecting top-order batsmen will fetch you more points.

EMI vs ABD, Match 12: Cricket Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues

Wicketkeepers: Nicholas Pooran, Kusal Perera, Andries Gous

Batters: Muhammad Waseem, Laurie Evans, Sam Hain

All-rounders: Andre Russell, Sunil Narine

Bowlers: Trent Boult, Akeal Hosein, Waqar Salamkheil

Captain: Nicholas Pooran

Vice-captain: Trent Boult

EMI: 6 Players, ABD: 5 Players

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EMI vs ABD, Match 12: Cricket Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/Grand Leagues

Wicketkeepers: Nicholas Pooran, Kusal Perera, Andre Fletcher

Batters: Tim David, Laurie Evans, Sam Hain

All-rounders: Andre Russell, Sunil Narine

Bowlers: Trent Boult, Akeal Hosein, Fazalhaq Farooqi

Captain: Nicholas Pooran

Vice-captain: Laurie Evans

EMI: 7 Players, ABD: 4 Players