Boult celebrating wicket with his teammates (PC: Twitter)
The upcoming 18th match in the International League T20, 2024, is scheduled to take place at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi, featuring a face-off between the table toppers MI Emirates and third-placed Sharjah Warriors. Nicholas Pooran is set to lead MI Emirates, while Tom Kohler-Cadmore will be at the helm for the Sharjah Warriors.
MI Emirates have been the team to beat this season, while Sharjah Warriors have been inconsistent. Their match against MI Emirates was particularly disappointing, as they were dismissed for mere 74 runs.
MI vs SW: Team Previews
MI Emirates
Nicholas Pooran's side has consistently delivered outstanding performances throughout the tournament, excelling in batting, bowling, and fielding alike. Having participated in six matches thus far, the team has encountered defeat only twice. Their impressive performance includes four victories, placing them prominently at the top of the table with a total of 8 points. Additionally, they maintain a robust net run rate of +1.745. Despite this MI Emirates will coming with a loss and will look upto win this match.
Sharjah Warriors
The Sharjah Warriors, captained by English player Tom Cadmore, holds the 2nd position on the points table. However, their performance has been marked by inconsistency throughout the season. If we look at the head-to-head battle Sharjah Warriors have never won against the Emirates. Hopefully, they will be looking forward to change this number.
SW vs DC: Match Details & Live Streaming
| Date | 2nd February 2024 |
|---|---|
| Time | 8:00 PM IST |
| Steaming | Zee TV, Zee TV HD, &Tv |
Pitch Report
The Abu Dhabi cricket pitch offers a conducive setting for bowlers, accommodating the skills of both spinners and fast bowlers. Occasionally, the ball's velocity diminishes significantly, presenting a considerable challenge for batsmen who find it difficult to gauge its speed accurately. This difficulty, consequently, impedes their capacity to execute precise shots with effectiveness.
MI vs SW: Probable Playing XI
MI Emirates: Kusal Perera, Muhammad Waseem, Andre Fletcher, Nicholas Pooran (c & wk), Ambati Rayudu, Tim David, Dwayne Bravo, Akeal Hosein, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Muhammad Rohid Khan, Trent Boult
Sharjah Warriors: Martin Guptill, Johnson Charles, Tom Kohler-Cadmore (c), Joe Denly, Niroshan Dickwella (wk), Lewis Gregory, Basil Hameed, Daniel Sams, Chris Woakes, Muhammad Jawadullah, Maheesh Theekshana, Dilshan Madushanka
MI vs SW: Cricket Exchange Fantasy Tips
| ROLE | PLAYERS |
|---|---|
| Wicket-Keeper | Nicholas Pooran, Jhonson Charles, Andre Fletcher |
| Batters | Tim David, Tom Kohler- Cadmore, Waseem Muhammad |
| All-rounders | Daniel Sams |
| Bowlers | Trent Boul, Akeal Hosein, Mahesh Theekshana, Fazalhaq Farooqi |
| Captain | Akeal Hosein |
| Vice-Captain | Maheesh Theekshana |
MI vs SW: Winner Prediction
Following MI Emirates' commanding performance against the Sharjah Warriors in the first leg of the tournament, they are poised to secure a clean sweep in the head-to-head matchup with a 2-0 score in the upcoming match.
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