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GG Vs SW (X.com)
For the second game of the blockbuster Sunday doubleheader, Gulf Giants will square off with Sharjah Warriors in the ongoing ILT20 2024 season at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium from 8.00 PM IST onwards.
GG Vs SW: Team Previews
Gulf Giants
Defending champions Gulf Giants dropped down to the bottom of the points table after their recent loss to Desert Vipers. While 160 was a decent total, the bowlers gave it away in the chase.
The Giants leaked runs initially in the powerplay. But picked up pace before Azam Khan unleashed his onslaught.
Overall, the inconsistency and inexperience of the Giants have been brutally exposed during this ILT20 2024 season. James Vince and Chris Lynn, especially, have been disappointed with their batting prowess. With the ball as well, the team is lacking a top-tier leader with enough experience.
That being said, the upcoming game against Sharjah will be crucial with respect to the Giants’ playoff campaign. A loss here would plummet their odds to almost negligible.
Sharjah Warriors
Sharjah Warriors have had their fair share of struggles this ILT20 season. They currently sit outside the playoff contention with three wins and equal losses in six league games played so far.
The key area of weakness for the Warriors this year has been their batting. In the previous game against MI Emirates, the weakness was terribly exposed. Besides Johnson Charles, the rest of the lineup has failed to contribute consistently.
On the flip side, the bowling unit led by Maheesh Theekshana has put on a good show. Theekshana and Daniel Sams dismantled the Dubai Capitals in a game held earlier this week by picking up seven wickets collectively.
Thus, to ensure a deep run this season, the Warriors batters must step up the occasion. Batters have always had more weight in the T20 format, and the ILT20 league is no different.
GG Vs SW: Match Details & Live Streaming
| Date & Time | February 4th, 8.00 PM IST |
| Venue | Dubai International Cricket Stadium |
| Live Streaming & Broadcast | Zee TV, Zee TV HD, &Tv |
GG Vs SW: Dubai International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report
The pitch at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium tends to be hard and unresponsive to seam movement, making it challenging for fast bowlers to generate significant swing or seam. However, the new ball may offer some assistance to the pacers in terms of bounce and carry, especially during the initial overs of a match. That being said, spinners play a crucial role on the Dubai pitch. Overall, an equal contest between the bat and ball is expected to play out, with a total of 170 runs being considered a par score.
GG Vs SW: Probable Playing XI
Gulf Giants: Jamie Smith (wk), James Vince (c), Chris Lynn, Jordan Cox, Usman Khan, Gerhard Erasmus, Shimron Hetmyer, Chris Jordan, Jamie Overton, Zuhaib Zubair, Blessing Muzarabani
Sharjah Warriors: Niroshan Dickwella (wk), Johnson Charles, Sean Williams, Lewis Gregory (c), Daniel Sams, Basil Hameed, Mark Deyal, James Fuller, Chris Woakes, Maheesh Theekshana, Muhammad Jawadullah
GG Vs SW: Cricket Exchange Fantasy Tips
| Roles | Players |
|---|---|
| Wicket-Keeper | Jamie Smith |
| Batters | James Vince, Shimron Hetmyer, Johnson Charles, Niroshan Dickwella |
| All-Rounders | Jamie Overton, Daniel Sams |
| Bowlers | Chris Jordan, Maheesh Theekshana, Muhammad Jawadullah, Blessing Muzarabani |
| Captain | Shimron Hetmyer |
| Vice Captain | Maheesh Theekshana |
GG Vs SW: Winner Prediction
Both Gulf Giants and Sharjah Warriors have struggled this season to gain valuable points. This matchup is crucial with respect to the two sides’ playoff hopes. But overall, Sharjah Warriors are likely to topple Gulf Giants solely with its bowling prowess.
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