Match Preview
The 19th match of the International League T20 will see MI Emirates take on Gulf Giants at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on January 25, 2025, at 19:30 local time. The pitch is fast bowling dominated, which could favor the bowlers in this match.
Recent Match Performances
MI Emirates:
* Won by 28 runs against Abu Dhabi Knight Riders
* Won by 9 wickets against Sharjah Warriors
* Lost by 5 wickets to Desert Vipers
* Won by 26 runs against Dubai Capitals
* Lost by 1 run to Dubai Capitals
Key Players:
* Nicholas Pooran (Batsman)
* Kusal Perera (Batsman)
* Tom Banton (Batsman)
* Akeal Hosein (All-rounder)
* Fazalhaq Farooqi (Bowler)
Gulf Giants:
* Lost by 5 wickets to Dubai Capitals
* Won by 6 wickets against Abu Dhabi Knight Riders
* Lost by 37 runs to Abu Dhabi Knight Riders
* Lost by 6 wickets to Desert Vipers
* Won by 6 wickets against Sharjah Warriors
Key Players:
* James Vince (Batsman)
* Shimron Hetmyer (Batsman)
* Jordan Cox (Batsman)
* Mark Adair (All-rounder)
* Aayan Afzal Khan (Bowler)
Match Winner Prediction:
Based on their recent performances and the fast bowling-dominated pitch, MI Emirates are the favorites to win this match.
Captain and Vice-Captain Options:
* Captain: Nicholas Pooran (MI Emirates)
* Vice-Captain: James Vince (Gulf Giants)
Differential Picks:
* Aayan Afzal Khan (Gulf Giants) – Has been in good form with the ball, picking up wickets consistently.
* Akeal Hosein (MI Emirates) – Can contribute with both bat and ball, making him a valuable all-rounder.
Predicted Lineups:
MI Emirates:
* Waseem Muhammad
* Kusal Perera
* Tom Banton
* Nicholas Pooran
* Kieron Pollard
* Dan Mousley
* Romario Shepherd
* Akeal Hosein
* Alzarri Joseph
* Fazalhaq Farooqi
* Zahoor Khan
Gulf Giants:
* Adam Lyth
* James Vince
* Ibrahim Zadran
* Jordan Cox
* Gerhard Erasmus
* Shimron Hetmyer
* Mark Adair
* Aayan Afzal Khan
* Blessing Muzarabani
* Tymal Mills
* Uzair Khan
Fantasy Cricket Team:
* Nicholas Pooran (MI Emirates) – Captain
* James Vince (Gulf Giants) – Vice-Captain
* Tom Banton (MI Emirates)
* Shimron Hetmyer (Gulf Giants)
* Aayan Afzal Khan (Gulf Giants)
* Akeal Hosein (MI Emirates)
* Mark Adair (Gulf Giants)
* Fazalhaq Farooqi (MI Emirates)
* Blessing Muzarabani (Gulf Giants)
* Zahoor Khan (MI Emirates)
* Kusal Perera (MI Emirates) – Wicketkeeper
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