ILT20 2024 Match 6, ABD vs EMI | Playing 11 Prediction, Cricket Tips, Preview & Live Streaming

Abu Dhabi Knight Riders (X.com)

Abu Dhabi Knight Riders will face MI Emirates for the sixth fixture of the second ILT20 season at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on January 23, 8.00 PM IST. While the Knight Riders will look to march towards the top of the points table, the Emirates finally have the winning momentum at their helm.

ABD vs MIE: Team Preview

Abu Dhabi Knight Riders

Abu Dhabi Knight Riders kicked off the ILT20 2024 season on a winning note by toppling Desert Vipers in the tournament opener. While the Vipers put up a decent total of 164 runs on board, Andries Gous' exhilarating knock of 95 runs off 50 deliveries ousted the Vipers from the contest. 

Captain Sunil Narine emerged as the biggest positive for Abu Dhabi at Dubai International Cricket Stadium. He led his team with three wickets in his quota of four overs to dismantle the Viper's middle-order unit.

While Andre Russell didn't get a chance to showcase his batting prowess, the Knight Riders possess a starry lineup capable of making a deep run this season.

Moreover, since both teams, Abu Dhabi Knight Riders and MI Emirates, are riding on the winning momentum, the upcoming contest between the two strong sides is expected to be a gripping cricket match.

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MI Emirates

Tim David was impressive in the last game [X.com]

MI Emirates lost the season opener to Dubai Capitals but gathered themselves quickly against the Gulf Giants.

After Nicholas Pooran perished after scoring a resilient half-century, Tim David's late fireworks guided the Emirates to an above-par first innings total of 170. While the Giants kicked off the chase on a positive note, Fazal Farooqi kept taking wickets at regular intervals to disrupt the Giants' momentum.

Meanwhile, Jamie Overton's 41 runs off 18 deliveries stretched the game to the last over. But Trent Boult was clinical in the final over as the Emirates finally dropped the losing stint. 

The game against Gulf Giants for MI Emirates must have fuelled their motivation as they came together to contribute to the win. Of course, the top order could do better. But the rest seems fine, as the bowling unit especially appears in great form.

ABD vs MIE: Match Details & Live Streaming

ABD vs MIE: Sheikh Zayed Stadium Pitch Report

The pitch at Sheikh Zayed Stadium has historically been known to offer good bounce and carry. It has often been considered a good batting track, assisting both batsmen and bowlers. 

The previous game between the Emirates and the Giants was high-scoring, with enough help for the pacers. Thus, the average first-inning score on this surface is somewhere around 160-170, and batting first remains an ideal choice for the captains.

ABD vs MIE: Probable Playing XI

Abu Dhabi Knight Riders: Michael-Kyle Pepper, Laurie Evans, Alishan Sharafu, Andries Gous (wk), Andre Russell, Imad Wasim, David Willey, Sunil Narine (c), Joshua Little, Ali Khan, Matiullah Khan, Sam Hain

MI Emirates: Muhammad Waseem, Will Smeed, Andre Fletcher, Ambati Rayudu, Nicholas Pooran (c & wk), Tim David, Dwayne Bravo, Akeal Hosein, Asif Khan, Trent Boult, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Waqar Salamkheil

ABD vs MIE: Cricket Exchange Fantasy Tips

ABD vs MIE: Winner Prediction

The game currently stands evenly poised. However, Abu Dhabi will face an uphill task to counter the MI Emirates bowling unit. Thus, considering the condition and squad strength, MI Emirates is expected to beat Abu Dhabi Knight Riders in the sixth matchup of the ILT20 2024 season.

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