Match Preview: Gulf Giants vs Dubai Capitals
The Gulf Giants and Dubai Capitals will face off in a highly anticipated match of the International League T20 on January 18, 2025, at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. The pitch is known for its fast bowling dominance, promising an exciting contest.
Recent Match Performances:
Gulf Giants:
* Lost to Sharjah Warriors by 3 wickets (January 12, 2025)
* Lost to Desert Vipers by 6 wickets (January 14, 2025)
Key Performers:
* James Vince (11312 runs, 135.18 strike rate)
* Shimron Hetmyer (4661 runs, 135.92 strike rate)
* Adam Lyth (4771 runs, 144.09 strike rate)
Dubai Capitals:
* Won against MI Emirates by 1 run (January 11, 2025)
* Lost to MI Emirates by 26 runs (January 13, 2025)
* Lost to Sharjah Warriors by 5 wickets (January 17, 2025)
Key Performers:
* Shai Hope (3419 runs, 130.04 strike rate)
* Brandon McMullen (571 runs, 144.55 strike rate)
* Sikandar Raza (5426 runs, 135.65 strike rate)
Match Winner Prediction:
Based on recent form and the fast bowling-friendly pitch, the Dubai Capitals hold a slight edge in this match.
Captain and Vice-Captain Options:
* Captain: Shai Hope (Dubai Capitals)
* Vice-Captain: James Vince (Gulf Giants)
Differential Picks:
* Aayan Afzal Khan (Gulf Giants): Emerging batsman with a high strike rate
* Olly Stone (Dubai Capitals): All-rounder with wicket-taking ability
Predicted Lineups:
Gulf Giants:
* Adam Lyth
* James Vince
* Rehan Ahmed
* Jordan Cox
* Shimron Hetmyer
* Oliver George Robinson
* Mark Adair
* Muhammad Saghir Khan
* Aayan Afzal Khan
* Daniel Worrall
* Tymal Mills
Dubai Capitals:
* Shai Hope
* Adam Rossington
* Brandon McMullen
* Sikandar Raza
* Rovman Powell
* Dasun Shanaka
* Gulbadin Naib
* Olly Stone
* Obed McCoy
* Farhan Khan
* Zahir Khan
Fantasy Cricket Team:
* Wicketkeeper: Shai Hope (Dubai Capitals)
* Batsman: James Vince (Gulf Giants)
* All-rounder: Sikandar Raza (Dubai Capitals)
* Bowler: Olly Stone (Dubai Capitals)
* Batsman: Adam Lyth (Gulf Giants)
* Batsman: Brandon McMullen (Dubai Capitals)
* All-rounder: Mark Adair (Gulf Giants)
* Bowler: Daniel Worrall (Gulf Giants)
* Batsman: Aayan Afzal Khan (Gulf Giants)
* Bowler: Obed McCoy (Dubai Capitals)
* Batsman: Rehan Ahmed (Gulf Giants)
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