ILT20 2023 | Qualifier 2, GG vs MI-E: Preview, Pitch Report, Probable XIs and Prediction
Gulf Giants (Source: Twitter)
We head towards the Qualifier 2 of the International League T20 2023, with Gulf Giants clashing against MI Emirates at Dubai International cricket stadium, Dubai.
The Giants are having a fantastic season as they won seven out of their ten games in the league stage, finishing on the top of the table with 16 points. In contrast, MI found success in five from their ten matches, as they accumulated 11 points and finished in third place.
In their last respective matches, Gulf were outclassed by finalists Desert Vipers in Qualifier 1 by a margin of 19 runs. Whereas yesterday, Emirates were crushing Dubai Capitals in the Eliminator as they chased down the target with 17 overs to reach here.
Match Details
Date & Time: February 10, 7:30 PM IST
Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
Live Telecast & Streaming: Zee Network and ZEE5
Pitch Report: Expect the score to be around 160, as has been the case on most occasions. Teams winning the toss would be looking to bat first as chasing gets a little difficult with the wicket slowing down.
Predicted Playing XI
Gulf Giants: James Vince (c), Chris Lynn, Shimron Hetmyer, Colin de Grandhomme, Carlos Brathwaite, David Wiese, Aayan Afzal Khan, Dominic Drakes, Chris Jordan, Sanchit Sharma, Tom Banton (wk)
MI Emirates: Andre Fletcher, Muhammad Waseem, Lorcan Tucker (wk), Nicholas Pooran, Kieron Pollard (c), Dan Mousley, Dwayne Bravo, Rashid Khan, Trent Boult, Zahoor Khan and Fazalhaq Farooqi
Prediction
With both sides stacked up with superstars, it looks like an even contest. However, MI Emirates are a different side with Rashid Khan's joining and hence, should win this encounter.
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