Match 16 of the International League T20, 2024 has Abu Dhabi Knight Riders taking on Gulf Giants at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi on 31st January at 08:00 PM IST.
ABD vs GUL (Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Gulf Giants), Match 16 - Match Information
Match: Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Gulf Giants, Match 16
Date: 31st January, 2024
Time: 08:00 PM IST
Venue: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
ABD vs GUL (Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Gulf Giants), Match 16 Preview
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders have played 5 matches in the series and they are currently ranked sixth on the points table, while Gulf Giants have played 4 matches in the series and they are currently ranked third on the points table.
International League T20, 2024 Points Table
The points table of International League T20, 2024. Detailed table of matches played, matches won, matches lost and Net run-rate.
| Team | P | W | L | Pts. | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMI | 6 | 4 | 2 | 8 | +1.745 |
| SJH | 5 | 3 | 2 | 6 | -0.679 |
| GUL | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | +0.153 |
| DUB | 5 | 2 | 3 | 4 | -0.135 |
| VIP | 5 | 2 | 3 | 4 | -0.438 |
| ABD | 5 | 2 | 3 | 4 | -1.119 |
In the last match played by Abu Dhabi Knight Riders against MI Emirates, MI Emirates beat Abu Dhabi Knight Riders by 8 wickets. The top fantasy player for Abu Dhabi Knight Riders was Andre Russell who scored 68 fantasy points.
In their last match in this series against Dubai Capitals, Gulf Giants beat Dubai Capitals by 3 wickets. The top fantasy player for Gulf Giants was Carlos Brathwaite who scored 102 fantasy points.
ABD vs GUL, Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi is balanced. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 98 runs. The team winning the toss should look to bowl first as the majority of the games played on this ground have been won by the chasing side.
Weather Report for Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
The temperature is expected to be around 23°C and humidity is expected to be around 62%. 4.14 m/s winds are expected. Cloudy weather is expected during the match, this may help pacers with movement.
Pace or Spin?
The pacers have taken 75% of the total wickets at this venue. Hence picking up pacers for your fantasy team should be a good idea.
ABD vs GUL Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alishan Sharafu | 5 | 145 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 37, 82, 15, 10, 1 | - |
| Andries Gous | 5 | 140 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 10, 4, 3, 95, 28 | - |
| Usman Khan | 5 | 103 | 20.6 | 0 | 0 | 14, 16, 22, 32, 19 | - |
- Alishan Sharafu
Alishan Sharafu is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a punt pick in your team. He has an average of 60 match fantasy points in the last 4 games and a fantasy rating of 9.5. This player is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recently played 5 matches, Alishan Sharafu has scored 37, 82, 15, 10 and 1 runs averaging 29 per match.
- Andries Gustav Stefanus Gous
Andries Gous is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 40 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.9. This player is a top-order batter who bats right-handed and also keeps wickets. In the recently played 5 matches, Andries Gous has scored 140 runs averaging 28 per match.
- Usman Khan
Usman Khan is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He has an average of 66 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.8. This player is a top-order batter who bats right-handed. In the recently played 5 matches, Usman Khan has scored 14, 16, 22, 32 and 19 runs at an average of 20.6 per match.
ABD vs GUL Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Jordan | 3 | 14 | 2.8 | 3 | 0.6 | 0, 0, 14, 0, 0 | 1, 0, 0, 0, 2 |
| Richard Gleeson | 5 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1.2 | - | 1, 2, 0, 1, 2 |
| Matiullah Khan | 5 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.6 | - | 0, 1, 1, 1, 0 |
- Christopher James Jordan
Chris Jordan is a bowler with an average of 50 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.8 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. He bowls right-arm fast-medium and in the last 3 matches, this player has taken 1, 0, 0, 0 and 2 wickets at an average of 0.6. Chris Jordan has a very good record against this opponent, taking 3 wickets in recent matches. He has a good record at this venue as in the recent 3 matches this player played here, he has taken 2, 0, 3, 0 and 3 wickets.
- Richard James Gleeson
Richard Gleeson can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Richard Gleeson has an average of 32 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 6.8. He bowls right-arm fast-medium and in the recently played 5 matches, this player has taken 6 wickets at an average of 1.2.
- Matiullah Khan
Matiullah Khan is a bowler with an average of 21 match fantasy points in the last 4 games, a fantasy rating of 6.8 and is a differential player for your Fantasy Team. Matiullah Khan bowls right-arm medium and in the recently played 5 matches, he has taken 3 wickets at an average of 0.6.
ABD vs GUL Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Russell | 3 | 73 | 14.6 | 2 | 0.4 | 46, 0, 0, 24, 3 | 0, 0, 2, 0, 0 |
| Carlos Brathwaite | 3 | 18 | 3.6 | 5 | 1 | 0, 1, 11, 0, 6 | 3, 0, 0, 2, 0 |
| David Willey | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.6 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 | 1, 0, 2, 0, 0 |
- Andre Dwayne Russell
Andre Russell can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 64 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.4. Andre Russell is a batter who bats right-handed. In the recently played 3 matches, he has scored 46, 0, 0, 24 and 3 runs at an average of 14.6 per match.
- Carlos Ricardo Brathwaite
Carlos Brathwaite is an all-rounder with an average of 59 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.3 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player is a top-order batter who bats right-handed. In the recent 3 matches, Carlos Brathwaite has scored 0, 1, 11, 0 and 6 runs at an average of 3.6 per match.
- David Jonathan Willey
David Willey is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 41 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.2. This player is a left-arm fast-medium bowler and in the recent 4 matches, David Willey has taken 3 wickets at an average of 0.6.
ABD vs GUL Dream11 Prediction: Top Players of the Last Match
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alishan Sharafu | 5 | 145 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 37, 82, 15, 10, 1 | - |
| Imad Wasim | 3 | 27 | 5.4 | 2 | 0.4 | 2, 0, 0, 25, 0 | 0, 0, 2, 0, 0 |
| Andre Russell | 3 | 73 | 14.6 | 2 | 0.4 | 46, 0, 0, 24, 3 | 0, 0, 2, 0, 0 |
| Jordan Cox | 5 | 106 | 21.2 | 0 | 0 | 38, 32, 0, 32, 4 | - |
| James Vince | 5 | 148 | 29.6 | 0 | 0 | 28, 1, 52, 45, 22 | - |
| Richard Gleeson | 5 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1.2 | - | 1, 2, 0, 1, 2 |
The top point-getters for Abu Dhabi Knight Riders are Alishan Sharafu with 127 match fantasy points, Imad Wasim with 95 match fantasy points and Andre Russell with 90 match fantasy points.
The top point-getters for Gulf Giants are Jordan Cox with 59 match fantasy points, James Vince with 40 match fantasy points and Richard Gleeson with 35 match fantasy points.
ABD vs GUL Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alishan Sharafu | 5 | 145 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 37, 82, 15, 10, 1 | - |
| Andries Gous | 5 | 140 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 10, 4, 3, 95, 28 | - |
| Usman Khan | 5 | 103 | 20.6 | 0 | 0 | 14, 16, 22, 32, 19 | - |
| James Vince | 5 | 148 | 29.6 | 0 | 0 | 28, 1, 52, 45, 22 | - |
| Andre Russell | 3 | 73 | 14.6 | 2 | 0.4 | 46, 0, 0, 24, 3 | 0, 0, 2, 0, 0 |
- Alishan Sharafu
Alishan Sharafu is a batter with an average of 60 match fantasy points in the last 4 games, a fantasy rating of 9.5 and is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a high-risk, high-returns pick in your team. He is a top-order batter who bats right-handed. In the last 5 matches, this player has scored 37, 82, 15, 10 and 1 runs averaging 29 per match.
- Andries Gustav Stefanus Gous
Andries Gous is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Andries Gous has an average of 40 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.9. He is a top-order, right-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the recently played 5 matches, this player has scored 140 runs at an average of 28 per match.
- Usman Khan
Usman Khan is a batter with an average of 66 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.8 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Usman Khan is a top-order batter who bats right-handed. In the recently played 5 matches, he has scored 103 runs averaging 20.6 per match.
- James Michael Vince
James Vince is a batter with an average of 56 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.5 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recently played 5 matches, James Vince has scored 28, 1, 52, 45 and 22 runs at an average of 29.6 per match.
- Andre Dwayne Russell
Andre Russell is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He has an average of 64 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.4. This player is a batter who bats right-handed. In the last 3 matches, Andre Russell has scored 73 runs averaging 14.6 per match.
ABD vs GUL Squad Information
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders (ABD) Squad: Ravi Bopara, Laurie Evans, Imad Wasim, Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, David Willey, Marchant de Lange, Andries Gous, Joe Clarke, Sam Hain, Charith Asalanka, Joshua Little, Ali Khan, Jake Lintott, Michael Pepper, Alishan Sharafu, Adhitya Shetty, Matiullah Khan, Sagar Kalyan and Sabir Ali.
Gulf Giants (GUL) Squad: Chris Lynn, James Vince, Chris Jordan, Carlos Brathwaite, Gerhard Erasmus, Jamie Overton, Saurabh Netravalkar, Shimron Hetmyer, Richard Gleeson, Karim Janat, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Usman Khan, Blessing Muzarabani, Dominic Drakes, Jamie Smith, Jordan Cox, Sanchit Sharma, Aayan Khan and Zohaib Zubair.
ABD vs GUL Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keepers: Andries Gous, Jordan Cox and Joe Clarke
Batters: Alishan Sharafu, Usman Khan, James Vince and Ravi Bopara
All-Rounders: Andre Russell, David Willey and Sunil Narine
Bowler: Matiullah Khan
Captain: Jordan Cox
Vice-Captain: Sunil Narine
Photo credit: Alamy
