Match Preview
The 26th match of the International League T20 will see Gulf Giants take on MI Emirates at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on January 31, 2025. Both teams have had contrasting fortunes in the tournament so far, with Gulf Giants sitting in the top half of the table and MI Emirates languishing in the bottom half.
Gulf Giants
Gulf Giants have won four of their last five matches, with their only defeat coming against Dubai Capitals. Their batting has been led by James Vince, who has scored 11553 runs in T20 cricket at a strike rate of 134.98, and Shimron Hetmyer, who has scored 4807 runs at a strike rate of 135.82. The bowling attack has been spearheaded by Mark Adair, who has picked up 1194 runs at an economy of 135.99, and Blessing Muzarabani, who has taken 55 runs at an economy of 57.89.
MI Emirates
MI Emirates, on the other hand, have won just two of their last five matches. Their batting has been heavily reliant on Nicholas Pooran, who has scored 8534 runs in T20 cricket at a strike rate of 148.31, and Kieron Pollard, who has scored 13537 runs at a strike rate of 150.19. The bowling attack has been led by Fazalhaq Farooqi, who has picked up 44 runs at an economy of 69.84, and Alzarri Joseph, who has taken 404 runs at an economy of 104.39.
Key Players
Gulf Giants:
James Vince, Shimron Hetmyer, Mark Adair, Blessing Muzarabani
MI Emirates:
Nicholas Pooran, Kieron Pollard, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Alzarri Joseph
Match Winner Prediction:
Gulf Giants
Captain Options:
James Vince, Nicholas Pooran
Vice-Captain Options:
Shimron Hetmyer, Kieron Pollard
Differential Picks:
Mark Adair, Fazalhaq Farooqi
Predicted Lineups
Gulf Giants:
James Vince, Tom Alsop, Jordan Cox, Shimron Hetmyer, Adam Lyth, Ibrahim Zadran, Tim David, Aayan Afzal Khan, Dipendra Singh Airee, Gerhard Erasmus, Mark Adair, Tom Curran, Muhammad Saghir Khan, Dominic Drakes, Chris Jordan, Blessing Muzarabani, Zohaib Zubair, Rehan Ahmed, Daniel Worrall, Tymal Mills, Wahidullah Zadran, Uzair Khan, Dushan Hemantha
MI Emirates:
Nicholas Pooran, Kusal Perera, Tom Banton, Andre Fletcher, Waseem Muhammad, Ben Charlesworth, Aryan Lakra, Dan Mousley, Kieron Pollard, Jordan Thompson, Romario Shepherd, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Waqar Salamkheil, Nosthush Kenjige, Thomas Jack Draca, Fareed Ahmad Malik, Zahoor Khan, Allah Ghazanfar, Muhammad Rohid Khan
Fantasy Cricket Team
1. James Vince (Captain)
2. Nicholas Pooran (Vice-Captain)
3. Shimron Hetmyer
4. Kieron Pollard
5. Mark Adair
6. Fazalhaq Farooqi
7. Tom Alsop
8. Andre Fletcher
9. Blessing Muzarabani
10. Alzarri Joseph
11. Tim David
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