On Sunday, at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi’s Abu Dhabi Knight Riders (ABD) will take on Gulf Giants (GUL) in the third match of the International League T20 2023. In their initial match, Abu Dhabi Knight Riders were defeated by Dubai Capitals by a significant 73 runs. Despite Ravi Rampaul and Ali Khan taking two wickets each, the Capitals’ batting first resulted in a substantial total of 187/6.
The Knight Riders were limited to 114/9 in 20 overs after Paul Stirling hit 54 runs off 38 balls while chasing the target. The English veteran James Vince will lead the Gulf Giants, along with T20 stars Chris Lynn, Shimron Hetmyer, Tom Banton, and Liam Dawson. With Richard Gleeson, Chris Jordan, and Jamie Overton serving as key pace options, their bowling attack appears to be strong as well.
Match Information
- Match: Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Gulf Giants
- Date: 15th January 2023
- Time: 03:30 PM IST
- Venue: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
Top Picks
Against Dubai, Paul Sterling scored 54 runs off 38 balls while chasing a big 188-run target. In both this game and the rest of the tournament, he will be hoping to have the same impact.
James Vince has scored 263 runs in nine innings for the Sydney Sixers in the BBL 2022-23, which he played for in this tournament. In this match, he will be eager to put on a show.
In his four-over performance against the Capitals, Andre Russell took a wicket and scored 12 runs off 12 balls. Despite his lack of consistency, Russell is still one of the best picks in this match.
Sunil Narine should be in your Dream11 Team at all costs because he took a wicket against Dubai while only allowing 28 runs.
Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
Sunil Narine, an All-Rounder, has a fantasy rating of 10, an average of 74 match fantasy points in his last ten games, and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Sunil Narine is a leading left-handed batter in the opening round. He has scored 4, 15, 65, 34, and 11 runs over the past five games, averaging 25.8 runs per game. This player can likewise give you some bowling dream focuses, bowling off break and in the new matches has taken 6 wickets, averaging at 1.2 wickets per match.
Andre Russell is an All-Rounder who should be on your Fantasy Team. He has a fantasy rating of 8.1 and has averaged 36 match fantasy points in the last 10 games. Andre Russell bats with his right hand. He has scored 113 runs in his last five matches, averaging 22.6 runs per game.
With a fantasy rating of 8.1 and an average of 29 match fantasy points per game over the last nine games, Brandon King is a high-risk, high-return player for your Fantasy Team. Right-handed batter of the highest caliber is this player. Brandon King has scored 23 runs, averaging 4.6 runs per match, in the last five games.
Zawar Farid is an All-Rounder who has played in 10 of the last 10 games and has averaged 39 match fantasy points. He has an 8 fantasy rating and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is a Right-Handed Batter of high rank. This player has scored 52 runs in his last five games, averaging 10.4 runs per game.
For your Dream11 Fantasy Team, Akeal Hosein is a valuable player to have. In his last seven games, Akeal Hosein has an 8 fantasy rating and an average match fantasy point total of 55. He is a slow, left-arm orthodox bowler who has taken three wickets in five recent matches at an average of 0.6. In the five matches that he has played here recently, Akeal Hosein has had a lot of success, taking 2, 2, 0, 1, and 1 wickets.
PROBABLE PLAYING XI
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders
- CA Ingram
- PR Stirling
- Fahad Nawaz
- AD Russell
- SP Narine(C)
- Zawar Farid
- Connor Esterhuizen
- AJ Hosein
- R Rampaul
- Ali Khan
- Brandon Glover
Gulf Giants
- Shimron Hetmyer
- CA Lynn
- JM Vince(C)
- CP Rizwan
- D Wiese
- J Overton
- Rehan Ahmed
- T Banton
- CJ Jordan
- DC Drakes
- RJ Gleeson
PITCH REPORT
In Twenty20 cricket, the surface at Sheikh Zayed Stadium provides a level playing field for both batsmen and bowlers. With a lot of assistance from the spin bowlers, the average first innings score here is 143 runs.
Weather Report:
The air is clean in Abu Dhabi, AE. On the day of the match, the temperature is expected to be around 20°C, with a humidity of 70% and a wind speed of 5.0 km/h. Additionally, visibility is 10 km. During the game, there are no chances of precipitation.
where to watch
Where can I view the match? ZEE has signed a long-term agreement to acquire the ILT20’s broadcast rights. There will be coverage of all 34 matches on ZEE5 Global in addition to English, Hindi, and Tamil, as well as on the company’s ten linear channels.