ILT20 Cricket Match Prediction 2024 | Match 7 | Gulf Giants vs Desert Vipers – Will the DV see their first win of the season by defeating the GG? | Jan 24

Gulf Giants vs Desert Vipers Match Analysis

This Saturday’s ILT20 season 2 match will pit Gulf Giants against Desert Vipers. January 24 at 8:00 PM IST is when the game is scheduled to take place at the Dubai International Stadium.

Gulf Giants defeated MI Emirates handily in their last match, but they had begun the tournament with a commanding victory over Sharjah Warriors. While the Giants bowlers did a respectable job of reducing MI to 66-3 in the twelfth over, Tim David’s attack in the last overs left them reeling, as they lost 179-5. The Giants did not get off to the ideal start batting. Although Jamie Overton played a knock of 41 and James Vince scored 52 in the last overs, the squad could only muster 161-9, losing the match by 18 runs.

In the opening game, Abu Dhabi Knight Riders defeated Desert Vipers by a margin of six wickets. By the 18th over, the Knight Riders were comfortably ahead, having amassed 164-8 in 20 overs.

Gulf Giants vs Desert Vipers Team Preview & Squads

Gulf Giants

The Giants should generally stay the same, although Blessing Muzarabani is a capable backup who might be called upon to replace Dominic Drakes or Richard Gleeson if the club deems that Muzarabani’s bowling has to be improved.

Gulf Giants will be overjoyed with their start following their decision to field first after winning the toss. But, the opposition reached 179 for 5 in 20 overs because the bowlers were unable to maintain their pressure.

The batting team had a significant task in pursuit of the enormous total. The middle order was unable to sustain the momentum despite having a fantastic start. They lost nine wickets and only managed to score 161 runs. With 52 off 43 balls, James Vince led all scorers.

Gulf Giants Squads

Gulf Giants Squads

James Vince (c), Jamie Smith (wk), Dominic Drakes, Richard Gleeson/Blessing Muzarabani, Shimron Hetmyer, Usman Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Aayan Afzal Khan, Jordan Cox, Karim Janat, Jamie Overton, and Chris Jordan.

Desert Vipers

Matheesha Pathirana is now a member of the Desert Vipers team and can be chosen for the game. Owing to his ability to win matches, the Sri Lankan player will probably be selected right away for the starting lineup.

The batters started strongly but were unable to build on their early success after losing the toss and being placed to bat first. Only 164 runs for 8 wickets could they muster up. In just 30 balls, Adam Hose scored 45.

The bowling department faced a challenging total to defend, making their work incredibly difficult. They lost by six wickets because the bowlers were unable to contain the opponents. The leading wicket-taker, Tymal Mills, claimed two wickets for a total of 21 runs.

Desert Vipers Squads

Desert Vipers Squads

Colin Munro (c), Tanish Suri (wk), Alex Hales, Rohan Mustafa, Mohammad Amir, Adam Hose, Sherfane Rutherford, Tymal Mills,  Daniel Lawrence, Sheldon Cottrell/Matheesha Pathirana, Wanindu Hasaranga, and Bas de Leede.

Gulf Giants vs Desert Vipers outfield report

Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai

Captains have favored bowling first because the dew has been a major factor in the matches thus far. The team needs to pursue the game once more.

There will be no precipitation and a temperature range of 23 to 17 degrees. As was already mentioned, dew will be important to the outcome of the game.

The pitch is level and conducive to scoring runs. Early in the game, there may be some erratic bounce and pace, but as the dew sets in, the ball will come on well onto the bat.

Gulf Giants vs Desert Vipers Head-to-Head Stats of Last 5 Matches

Gulf Giants and Desert Vipers have met four times so far, where Gulf Giants won three matches and Desert Vipers won only one.

Gulf Giants vs Desert Vipers Prediction

Winning the toss

• Desert Vipers

Player of the Match

• Desert Vipers – Adam Hose

Most runs

• Gulf Giants – James Vince
• Desert Vipers – Adam Hose

Most wickets

• Gulf Giants – Chris Jordan
• Desert Vipers – Tymal Mills

Most sixes

• Gulf Giants – James Vince
• Desert Vipers – Adam Hose

Team Scores Batting First

• Gulf Giants – 180+
• Desert Vipers – 200+

According to cricket analysts, Desert Vipers has a 51.2% chance of winning.

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