ILT20 Cricket Match Prediction 2024 | Match 26 | Gulf Giants vs MI Emirates – Let’s see who will win this battle. | Feb 08

Gulf Giants vs MI Emirates Match Analysis

In ILT20 season 2, the Gulf Giants will play MI Emirates in the 26th game. On February 8, the game will occur at the Dubai International Stadium and kick-off at 8:00 PM IST.

Gulf Giants defeated Sharjah Warriors and Dubai Capitals back-to-back. After two victories, they now hold the third position with four victories and an equal number of losses. All of the participating teams are in the running for the playoffs, and the points table is very close. The Giants’ postseason status is assured if they win their final two games. There is a good likelihood they will be eliminated if they lose even one game.

MI Emirates, meanwhile, has proven to be the tournament’s top squad. Currently, only one team has made it to the Playoffs: the Blue Brigade. Emirates is atop the points standings with six victories and two losses.

Gulf Giants vs MI Emirates Team Preview & Squads

Gulf Giants

Chris Lynn, the Gulf Giants’ explosive opener, has proven to be a star performer at the crease. In just five games, Lynn has amassed an incredible 243 runs scored with a solid 48.60 batting average and 142.10 strike rate. His aggressive opening strategy consistently provides the Giant’s batting order with a solid foundation.

James Vince has established himself as a dependable member of the Giants middle-order batting lineup with 157 runs in 7 games. With a strike rate of 117.16 and an average of 22.43, he has made a substantial contribution. In addition, the addition of foreign players Shimron Hetmyer and Chris Jordan to the Giants’ roster strengthens their team and puts them in a great position for the upcoming game.

In just 4 games, Zuhaib Zubair has taken 8 wickets at an economy rate of 8 and a strike rate of 9.00, demonstrating his remarkable bowling skills. His influence on the team is increased by his capacity to take crucial wickets at crucial times.

Gulf Giants Squads

Gulf Giants

James Vince (c), Jamie Smith (wk), Jordan Cox, Gerhard Erasmus, Chris Jordan, Jamie Overton, Dominic Drakes, Shimron Hetmyer, Aayan Afzal Khan, Chris Lynn, Zuhaib Zubair

MI Emirates

MI Emirates’ incredible balance when batting and bowling is making them a formidable force in the competition. At the forefront of the attack is skipper Nicholas Pooran, who has amassed 261 runs in 8 games with a remarkable strike rate of 170.58 and an excellent average of 43.5.

Throughout eight matches, Muhammad Waseem has amassed 248 runs at an outstanding average of 41.33 and an overwhelming strike rate of 155.97, demonstrating his exceptional consistency. Alternatively, Kusal Perera has brought some fire to the batting order, scoring 230 runs in six games at an average of 38.33 and striking at a brisk 165.46.

Fazalhaq Farooqi has shown himself to be a formidable bowler, taking 17 wickets in 8 games at an excellent economy rate of 7.66 and a potent strike rate of 10.23. Trent Boult has also contributed significantly, taking 13 wickets in 8 games with a strike rate of 13.84 and an economy rate of 8.07. MI Emirates shows itself as a well-organized team ready to uphold its superiority in the impending match with these outstanding performances.

MI Emirates Squads

MI Emirates

Nicholas Pooran (c & wk), Muhammad Waseem, Andre Fletcher, Tim David, Odean Smith, Trent Boult, Akeal Hosein, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Ambati Rayudu, Muhammad Rohid Khan, Kusal Perera, Waqar Salamkheil

Gulf Giants vs MI Emirates outfield report

Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai

To test their ability to hold a lead in the postseason, MI may decide to bat first if they win the toss. The Giants will decide to bowl because of the moisture. It will be between eighteen and twenty-three degrees. There will be some clouds, but there won’t be any rain, thus the entire game will be played.

At Dubai Cricket Stadium, batting has been harder as the pitch has slowed down. But in the second inning, Dew simplifies things.

Gulf Giants vs MI Emirates Head-to-Head Stats of Last 5 Matches

In their last match, the MI Emirates won by 18 runs.

Gulf Giants vs MI Emirates Prediction

Winning the toss

• MI Emirates

Player of the Match

• MI Emirates – Kusal Perera

Most runs

• Gulf Giants – Shimron Hetmyer
• MI Emirates – Kusal Perera

Most wickets

• Gulf Giants – Aayan Afzal Khan
• MI Emirates – Fazalhaq Farooqi

Most sixes

• Gulf Giants – Shimron Hetmyer
• MI Emirates – Kusal Perera

Team Scores Batting First

• Gulf Giants – 130+
• MI Emirates – 140+

According to cricket analysts, MI Emirates has a 53% chance of winning.

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