GUL vs VIP, ILT20: Cricket Fantasy Tips and Teams for the seventh match (Source: x.com)
Defending champions Gulf Giants (GUL) collide with Desert Vipers (VIP) in the ongoing second season of the International League T20. The seventh match is all set to be played on Wednesday, January 24th, 2024, at Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai at 20:00 IST. Both sides will meet again in the 19th match on Saturday, February 03rd, at the same venue at 16:00 IST. Ahead of this game, here is a look at some of the important player stats, the best player picks, the top captain and vice-captain choices, and the best predicted XI for the fantasy contests of this encounter.
The winners of the inaugural season, the Giants began their current campaign with a victory over Sharjah Warriors by a margin of 31 runs. They then suffered a defeat at the hands of MI Emirates by 18 runs. With two points and a net run rate of +0.325, they are placed in the third position in the table.
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On the other hand, the Vipers lost their opening fixture against Abu Dhabi Knight Riders by a six-wicket margin. With no points on the board and an NRR of -1.196, they are placed at the sixth spot in the table.
GUL vs VIP, Team Form Guide
Gulf Giants: L-W-W-W-L
Desert Vipers: L-L-W-L-W
GUL vs VIP, Match 7: Pitch Report
The track at Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai is a balanced one with the conditions favorable for both batters and bowlers. Chasing teams have had more success as the skipper winning the toss will definitely look to field first.
GUL vs VIP, Match 7: Top Player Picks
James Vince (GUL)
- Experienced campaigner and skipper James Vince has struck the most runs so far for the Giants
- The right-handed opening batter scored 45 off 35 against Sharjah Warriors in the tournament opener and then 52 against MI Emirates in the last game
Jamie Smith (GUL)
- Youngster Jamie Smith looked in solid touch against the Warriors in the opening fixture
- The right-handed opener struck 42 off just 18 with three fours and four maximums
- Smith also got a start against the Emirates as he hit 17 off 13 with one four and a six
Usman Khan (GUL)
- Middle-order batter Usman Khan has also got starts in both matches
- The right-handed batter amassed 32 off 18 against the Warriors and 22 against MI Emirates
Colin Munro (VIP)
- Captain Colin Munro hit 22 off just 12 which included three fours and a maximum for Desert Vipers against Abu Dhabi Knight Riders in Match No. 3 of the ongoing campaign
- Munro will look to lead his side from the front by playing a big knock this time around
Adam Hose (VIP)
- Adam Hose top-scored for his side against the Knight Riders
- Batting at no. four, Hose scored 45 off 30 with four fours and a maximum
GUL vs VIP, Match 7: Cricket Fantasy Player Stats
| Player | Stats | Average Fantasy Points |
|---|---|---|
| James Vince | 97 Runs in 2 Innings | 78.5 |
| Jamie Smith | 59 Runs in 2 Innings | 46.5 |
| Usman Khan | 54 Runs in 2 Innings | 44.5 |
| Colin Munro | 22 Runs in 1 Innings | 45 |
| Adam Hose | 45 Runs in 1 Innings | 69 |
GUL vs VIP, Match 7: Top Captain and Vice-captain choices
| Scenario | Captain | Vice-captain |
|---|---|---|
| If Gulf Giants bowl first | James Vince | Usman Khan |
| If Gulf Giants bat first | James Vince | Jamie Smith |
GUL vs VIP, Match 7: Cricket Fantasy Expert Advice
Reigning champions Gulf Giants may edge past the Vipers in this contest so load your Fantasy-XI side with a majority of the Giants players to gather more points.
GUL vs VIP, Match 7: Cricket Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues
Wicketkeeper: Jamie Smith
Batters: James Vince, Usman Khan, Colin Munro, Adam Hose
All-rounders: Jamie Overton, Wanindu Hasaranga, Bas de Leede
Bowlers: Chris Jordan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Tymal Mills
Captain: James Vince
Vice-captain: Jamie Smith
GUL: 6 Players, VIP: 5 Players
GUL vs VIP, Match 7: Cricket Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/Grand Leagues
Wicketkeeper: Jordan Cox
Batters: James Vince, Shimron Hetmyer, Alex Hales, Colin Munro, Sherfane Rutherford
All-rounders: Jamie Overton, Rohan Mustafa
Bowlers: Chris Jordan, Mohammad Amir, Sheldon Cottrell
Captain: James Vince
Vice-captain: Colin Munro
GUL: 5 Players, VIP: 6 Players
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