At the conclusion of the league stage, the Gulf Giants had the most points. They have won their last three games, so they are confident going into the Qualifier. Their bowlers have been in excellent form, and their batters are also in good shape. Consistently, James Vince and David Wiese have performed for them. Gulf will attempt to win this game to advance to the championship game.
Desert Vipers, on the other hand, came in second place after the league stage. Because their batsmanship is their strength, they will back their batters to win this game for them. Rohan Mustafa, Alex Hales, Colin Munro, and Sam Billings are their primary batters; But with the bat, Tom Curran, Matheesha Pathirana, and Sheldon Cottrell are in great shape. The Giants defeated the Vipers in both league games, and they will attempt to level the score in this one.
Match details
- Competition: ILT20 League
- Date: 8 February, 2023
- Time: 7:30 PM IST
- Ground: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
Dream11 Prediction
Top pick-Batter
Gulf Giants middle-order batter Shimron Hetmyer has scored 196 runs in seven tournament games at an average of 49, including 10 fours and 14 maximums. Hetmyer is a bankable option for the team.
Top Pick – All-Rounder
With 15 scalps, David Wiese is now the competition’s leading wicket taker. With 5 for 20 against the Sharjah Warriors, he holds the record for the best bowling figures in an innings in this league.
Top Pick – Bowler
In this game’s format, Sheldon Cottrell is an effective bowler. Other players in the side are lifted by his energy on the field. He has taken 12 wickets in nine games in this league, his best total being 3 for 14.
Top Pick – Wicketkeeper
The selection of Sam Billings must be based on his prior work. The English wicket-keeper batter has scored 223 runs in nine innings at an average of 31.85 in this tournament.
Top Captaincy Picks
In the ILT20, David Wiese has been performing admirably. He is proficient with the bat and is picking wickets in almost every game. In the most recent contest, he took five wickets. Wiese will be a good choice for captain.
Alex Hales made a strong start to the tournament, but he has lost the last few games. He is expected to perform admirably in this crucial match. Hales is one of the world’s best openers and can win matches on his own when he’s on.
One of the best spinners in T20 cricket is Wanindu Hasaranga. He has a track record of taking wickets and can destroy any batting order on his day. He is also skilled with the bat. In seven matches, Hasaranga has taken 11 wickets for the ILT20.
Top Differential Picks
Luke Wood will be a great pick in the differential. He bowls with great skill and is also in good shape. In his most recent match, he took two wickets. In the final overs, Wood will bowl with the new ball.
Matheesha Pathirana is an excellent choice for the differential. In the power play and toward the end of the innings, he will bowl. He has also been in good shape. In the most recent match, Pathirana took two wickets.
Players to Avoid
Despite his talent as a batter, Gerhard Erasmus has not been able to get going in the ILT20. He has played a few good innings, but because his batting position is not fixed, he has very little fantasy value. In this game, we should avoid him as a player.
Probable Playing XI
Gulf Giants:
- James Vince (c)
- Tom Banton (wk)
- Chris Lynn
- Shimron Hetmyer
- Colin de Grandhomme
- Afzal Khan
- David Wiese
- Carlos Braithwaite
- Chris Jordan
- Sanchit Sharma
- Richard Gleeson/Tom Helm
Desert Vipers:
- Alex Hales
- Rohan Mustafa
- Colin Munro (c)
- Sam Billings (wk)
- Sherfane Rutherford
- Wanindu Hasaranga
- Benny Howell
- Sheldon Cottrell
- Luke Wood
- Gus Atkinson
- Shiraz Ahme
Pitch Report
At Dubai, the pitch will be great for batting. The new ball will be of some assistance to the pacers. The batters will enjoy their time at the plate and the ball will land smoothly. Here, the average score in the first inning is 156 runs. Out of the 109 matches played here, chasing teams have won 65.
Weather Report
It won’t rain during the game because the day will be clear.
Where to watch
TV: N/A
Live Streaming: Zee5