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GG vs ADKR (X.com)
For their respective final league stage game of the ILT20 2024 season, Gulf Giants will square off with Abu Dhabi Knight Riders in a blockbuster Saturday doubleheader at Dubai International Cricket Stadium from 4.00 PM IST onwards.
The upcoming matchup is a virtual knockout as the winning team will qualify for the playoff stage, whereas the losing side will bow out.
GG vs ADKR: Team Previews
Gulf Giants
Gulf Giants have produced a sensational comeback after losing four matches during the first half of the tournament. The defending champions' batting lineup has struggled against quality bowling attacks.
While Hetmyer and skipper James Vince have shown flashes of brilliance, the inconsistency has played largely against them on most occasions.
That being said, the latest win against table toppers MI Emirates will surely fuel the Giants' morale ahead of the decisive game. After putting up a decent total of 158 runs on board, Gulf Giants put up a brave fight with the ball to seal the game with a mere five-run margin.
With 30 needed off the final over, Jamie Overton was put under pressure as Jordan Thompson slammed two sixes. Yet, Overton backed himself as MI fell short of five runs.
Regardless, the death over blowout is a matter of concern for Gulf Giants. The weakness must be restricted to taking on Abu Dhabi Knight Riders on Saturday.
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders are fairly at the same stage as Gulf Giants in the ILT20 2024 season points table, with only the negative net run rate acting as a bridge.
After kicking off the season on a high, the Knight Riders fell off the bandwagon. They lost the previous game against Sharjah Warriors by seven wickets in a low-scoring, one-sided contest.
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders were bowled out for 94 runs in the first innings after Adil Rashid trapped the batting order in his spin web. It was a cakewalk for the Sharjah Warriors in the chase as they sealed a victory in under 14 overs.
Needless to say, the Knight Riders' morale and confidence have taken a hit ahead of the virtual knockout. The issues related to batting need to be resolved to pose a threat against the Gulf Giants on Saturday.
GG vs ADKR: Match Details & Live Streaming
| Date & Time | February 10, 4:00 PM IST |
| Venue | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai |
| Live Streaming and Broadcast | Zee TV, Zee TV HD, &Tv |
GG vs ADKR: Dubai International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report
The pitch at Dubai International Cricket Stadium has produced an equal contest between the bat and the ball so far in the season. Anything around 160 is most likely a defendable score. However, spinners will play a crucial role throughout the course of the contest. Overall, chasing should be an ideal choice on this wicket.
GG vs ADKR: Probable Playing XI
Gulf Giants: Jamie Smith (wk), James Vince (c), Chris Lynn, Jordan Cox, Gerhard Erasmus, Shimron Hetmyer, Aayan Afzal Khan, Jamie Overton, Chris Jordan, Dominic Drakes, Zuhaib Zubair
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders: Joe Clarke, Michael-Kyle Pepper (wk), Alishan Sharafu, Sam Hain, Laurie Evans, Sagar Kalyan, Ravi Bopara, Sunil Narine (c), Imad Wasim, David Willey, Joshua Little
GG vs ADKR: Cricket Exchange Fantasy Tips
| Roles | Players |
|---|---|
| Wicket-Keeper | Jamie Smith |
| Batters | Chris Lynn, James Vince, Alishan Sharafu, Joe Clarke |
| All-Rounders | Jamie Overton, Ravi Bopara |
| Bowlers | Sunil Narine, David Willey, Dominic Drakes, Zuhaib Zubair |
| Captain | James Vince |
| Vice Captain | Sunil Narine |
GG vs ADKR: Winner Prediction
A high-pressure virtual knockout game always produces exciting cricket games. That being said, while the game is evenly poised, Gulf Giants are likely to win this contest and qualify for the next stage of the ILT20 2024 season.
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