ILT20 2024 | SJH vs GUL, Match 1 | Mendis, Jordan As Captain - Cricket Fantasy Predictions Today
SJH vs GUL, ILT20: Cricket Fantasy Tips and Teams for the first match (Source: x.com)
Sharjah Warriors (SJH) will face Gulf Giants (GUL) against each other in the first match of the second edition of the International League T20 (ILT20) 2024. This match is all set to be played on Friday, January 19th, 2024, at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah, UAE at 8:00 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.
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The second edition of the International League T20 (ILT20) will be played between January 19 to February 17, 2024. Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai, Sharjah Cricket Stadium in Sharjah, and Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi will be the host venues.
The six participating teams are - Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, Desert Vipers, Dubai Capitals, Gulf Giants, MI Emirates, and Sharjah Warriors, continuing from the previous edition. The upcoming T20 league is set to adopt a double round-robin format along with playoffs, featuring a total of 34 matches, including Qualifier 1, Eliminator, Qualifier 2, and the final. Dubai International Cricket Stadium will host the final on February 17.
Gulf Giants secured the inaugural title by defeating Desert Vipers in the 2023 ILT20 final by seven wickets.
SJH vs GUL, Match 1: Pitch Report
Sharjah Cricket Stadium, with its short boundaries, typically features a slow pitch. Despite the pitch’s sluggish nature, the proximity of the boundaries has allowed batters to amass significant runs on this ground. Therefore, the captain winning the toss might opt to chase.
SJH vs GUL, Match 1: Top Player Picks
Chris Woakes (SJH)
- Chris Woakes's all-round capability will be very crucial for his side this season.
Kusal Mendis (SJH)
- Kusal Mendis has scored 1291 runs in 57 T20I innings with best score of 79.
Dilshan Madushanka (SJH)
- Dilshan Madushanka performed excellently in the WC 2023, where he picked 21 wickets in 9 innings.
- In 12 T20I innings he has picked 13 wickets.
Chris Jordan (GUL)
- Chris Jordan emerged as the Player of the Tournament, showcasing a notable bowling performance with the most wickets (20).
Karim Janat (GUL)
- Karim Janat performed quite well in recent series against India.
- In 56 T20I matches he has picked up 41 wickets and scored 546 runs.
SJH vs GUL, Match 1: Top Captain and Vice-captain Choices
| Scenario | Captain | Vice-captain |
|---|---|---|
| If Sharjah Warriors Bats First | Kusal Mendis | Dilshan Madushanka |
| If Gulf Giants Bats First | Chris Jordan | Shimron Hetmyer |
SJH vs GUL, Match 1: Cricket Fantasy Expert Tips
Looking at the squad strength of both the team and recent form, GUL is favourite to win this game. choose in-form players from both the teams. Selecting top-order batsmen will fetch you more points.
SJH vs GUL, Match 1: Cricket Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues
Wicketkeepers: Kusal Mendis, Jamie Smith
Batters: Shimron Hetmyer, Mark Deyal, Usman Khan
All-rounders: Carlos Brathwaite, Sean Williams, Gerhard Erasmus
Bowlers: Chris Woakes, Chris Jordan, Dilshan Madushanka
Captain: Kusal Mendis
Vice-captain: Dilshan Madushanka
SJH: 5 Players, GUL: 6 Players
SJH vs GUL, Match 1: Cricket Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/Grand Leagues
Wicketkeepers: Kusal Mendis
Batters: Shimron Hetmyer, Joe Denly, Basil Hameed
All-rounders: Carlos Brathwaite, Sean Williams, Gerhard Erasmus, Karim Janat
Bowlers: Chris Woakes, Chris Jordan, Dilshan Madushanka
Captain: Chris Jordan
Vice-captain: Shimron Hetmyer
SJH: 5 Players, GUL: 6 Players
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