ILT20 2023 | Gulf Giants vs Dubai Capitals: Preview, Prediction and Fantasy Tips

Erasmus and Vince against Capitals (ILT20)

The Gulf Giants and Dubai Capitals are set to engage in a return fixture, also marking their third respective matches in the ongoing ILT20 2023 season. In their previous meeting earlier this week, the Giants trumped over their opponents in a tense run-chase.

The Giants are currently placed at second on the points table owing to their two wins out of two games. Under James Vince’ leadership, they flayed the Riders with six wickets and 34 balls in hand. In their subsequent fixture against the Capitals, they won with an over to spare.

The Capitals, on the other hand, won their opening contest with a thumping 73-run margin. However, Rovman Powell and co. were humbled in their next outing due to Vince’ run-chase mavericks in Dubai.

Match Details

Date & Time: January 19, 7:30 PM IST
Venue: Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah
Live Telecast & Streaming: Zee Network and ZEE5

Pitch Report: The Sharjah Cricket Stadium has a slow surface, thus making it difficult for the batters to score freely. In the first and only match played at the venue so far this season, the team batting first scored 146, which was later overhauled by the chasing side with ease.

Predicted Playing XI

Gulf Giants: James Vince (c), Rehan Ahmed, Ollie Pope (wk), Gerhard Erasmus, Shimron Hetmyer, David Wiese, Aayan Afzal Khan, Liam Dawson, Chris Jordan, Richard Gleeson and Sanchit Sharma.

Dubai Capitals: Robin Uthappa (wk), Joe Root, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Rovman Powell (c), Sikandar Raza, Dasun Shanaka, Ravi Bopara, Isuru Udana, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Hazrat Luqman and Akif Raja.

Cricket Exchange Fantasy Tips

Wicket-Keeper: Robin Uthappa
Batters: James Vince, Joe Root, Gerhard Erasmus, Dasun Shanaka, Shimron Hetmyer
All-Rounders: Sikandar Raza, Rehan Ahmed
Bowlers: Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Richard Gleeson, Isuru Udana

Captain: James Vince
Vice-Captain: Robin Uthappa

Prediction

Gulf Giants are expected to steamroll the Capitals owing to their unbeaten run, and also because of their recent win against the same opponents earlier this week.

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