ILT20 2023 Match 30: Sharjah Warriors vs Gulf Giants | Fantasy Tips and Teams

Sharjah Warriors (Source: Twitter)

Sharjah Warriors and Gulf Giants lock horns in the last league match of the inaugural International League (ILT20) on Monday, February 06, 2023, at the iconic Sharjah Cricket Stadium in Sharjah. The game begins at 7.30 PM (IST) and 6.00 PM (local time). Both sides met on January 23 in Match no.14, where the Warriors defeated the Giants by 21 runs.

The Warriors are in a must-win situation, and if they snatch a comfortable victory, they might qualify for the playoffs. A defeat might put them in a challenging position, and it's a do-or-die scenario for the Warriors. With 7 points (3 wins and five losses) out of the nine matches played, Sharjah is placed in the fourth position in the table. (All scenarios till Match no.28)

On the other hand, the Giants have already qualified for the next round. The game is crucial for them as they need a win to stay at the top of the table, which will give them a chance to play Qualifier 1. The Giants occupy the second position in the table with 14 points (6 wins and one defeat) out of the nine games they have played. (All scenarios till Match no.28)

Before the game begins, let us look at some important stats, the best player picks and the best-predicted teams for the fantasy contests of the match.

Ground Stats: Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah

The surface in Sharjah has a relatively slow wicket and is known for providing help to the spin bowlers. Three out of the four times teams batting first have won the contest at the venue in this competition. Twice sides have managed to go past the 180-run mark while batting first.

Numbers at the ground in ILT20 2023 (completed matches)

Total Matches: 4

Matches won batting first: 3
Matches won batting second: 1

Average score batting first: 179
Average score batting second: 109

Average runs per over: 8.03
Average runs per wicket: 21.35

SHJ vs GUL, Match 30: Head-to-Head

As mentioned above, both sides met in Match no. 14, in which Sharjah sealed the deal by a 21-run margin.

Total Match: 1

Sharjah Warriors won: 1
Gulf Giants: 0

SHJ vs GUL, Match 30: Probable Playing XIs

Sharjah Warriors Team News

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Gulf Giants Team News

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SHJ vs GUL, Match 30: Top Five Picks

1. Tom Kohler-Cadmore (SHJ): Sharjah Warriors player Tom Kohler-Cadmore is way ahead of his teammates in scoring runs. He is the leading run-getter with an average of 41.57 in 8 innings.
2. Dawid Malan (SHJ): England international Dawid Malan is averaging 8.83 in 6 innings, with the highest score of 18. The left-handed batter is due for a big knock as he looks to get one in this fixture.
3. James Vince (GUL): Gulf Giants captain James Vince is the highest run-getter in ILT20 2023. With an average of 49.00 and 3 half-centuries, Vince is a worthy option for this contest.
4. Chris Lynn (GUL): Hard-hitting Australian Chris Lynn has scored just one fifty in 5 innings as he hopes to get a few more under his belt before the playoffs begin. The right-handed Aussie looks like a good option for this game.
5. David Wiese (GUL): Giants all-rounder David Wiese has picked up ten wickets and is the second-highest wicket-taker in this competition. The tall Namibian could be a safe bet for this fixture.

SHJ vs GUL, Match 30: Must picks for the match

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SHJ vs GUL, Match 30: Risky Picks

Sharjah Warriors: Evin Lewis, Chris Benjamin

Gulf Giants: Gerhard Erasmus, Shimron Hetmyer

SHJ vs GUL, Match 30: Best Captain and Vice-captain choices

1. Tom Kohler-Cadmore (SHJ)
2. James Vince (GUL)
3. Chris Lynn (GUL)

SHJ vs GUL, Match 30: Team for Head-to-Head Contests

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Wicketkeepers: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Tom Banton
Batters: Dawid Malan, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, James Vince, Chris Lynn
All-rounders: Marcus Stoinis, David Wiese
Bowlers: Chris Woakes, Chris Jordan, Naveen ul Haq

Captain: Tom Kohler-Cadmore
Vice-captain: Chris Lynn

SHJ: 6 Players, GUL: 5 Players

 SHJ vs GUL, Match 30: Team for Winner takes all Contests

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Wicketkeepers: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Tom Banton
Batters: Evin Lewis, Gerhard Earsmus, Shimron Hetmyer 
All-rounders: Mohammad Nabi, Aayan Afzal Khan
Bowlers: Naveen-ul-Haq, Junaid Siddique, Dominic Drakes, Sanchit Sharma

Captain: Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Vice-captain: Evin Lewis

SHJ: 5 Players, GUL: 6 Players

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