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Gulf Giants will take on MI Emirates in the 26th match of the ILT20 2024. The encounter is scheduled to take place at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Thursday (February 8).
While the Emirates stands atop the points table of the ongoing tournament with six wins in eight games, the Giants have won four and lost four of their eight clashes.
ILT20 2024, Match 26:
- Date and time: February 8; 02:30 pm GMT/ 08:00 pm IST/ 06:30 pm local
- Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
Dubai International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report
The Dubai International Cricket Stadium pitch provides a balanced platform for both batters and bowlers. In the initial stages, fast bowlers can capitalize on significant swing with the new ball. At the same time, spinners may encounter difficulties maintaining a firm grip due to the track’s consistency. Nevertheless, as the match progresses, batters are expected to take command, influencing the overall dynamics of the game. Given these considerations, the team winning the coin toss may contemplate opting to bowl first at this venue.
GUL vs EMI Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicketkeepers: Nicholas Pooran, Kusal Perera
- Batters: James Vince, Shimron Hetmyer, Chris Lynn, Wasim Muhammad
- All-rounders: Jamie Overton, Gerhard Merwe Erasmus
- Bowlers: Trent Boult, Chris Jordan, Akeal Hosein
GUL vs EMI Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
Choice 1: Chris Lynn (c), Trent Boult (vc)
Choice 2: Nicholas Pooran (c), James Vince (vc)
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GUL vs EMI Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Jordan Cox, Tim David, Odean Smith, Dwayne Bravo
GUL vs EMI Dream11 Team for today’s match (Feb 8, 02:30 pm GMT):
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Squads:
Gulf Giants: Aayan Afzal Khan, Carlos Brathwaite, Chris Jordan, Chris Lynn, Dominic Drakes, Gerhard Erasmus, Jamie Overton, James Vince (captain), Jamie Smith, Jordan Cox, Karim Janat, Mujeeb-ur-Rahman, Rehan Ahmed, Richard Gleeson, Sanchit Sharma, Saurabh Netravalkar, Shimon Hetmyer
MI Emirates: Akeal Hosein, Ambati Rayudu, Andre Fletcher, Corey Anderson, Daniel Mousley, Dwayne Bravo, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Jordan Thompson, Kieron Pollard, Kusal Perera, McKenny Clarke, Muhammad Waseem, Nicholas Pooran (captain), Nosthush Kenjige, Odean Smith, Trent Boult, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, Waqar Salamkheil, Will Smeed, Zahoor Khan
