Match 18 of the Kuwait T10 Challengers Series 2023 will be played between Gujrat Cricket Club and Cochin Hurricanes (GCC vs COH). The match will be played at the Sulaibiya Cricket Ground, Kuwait on October 5 at 11:45 PM IST.

GCC vs COH (Gujrat Cricket Club vs Cochin Hurricanes), Match 18 - Match Information

Match: Gujrat Cricket Club vs Cochin Hurricanes, Match 18
Date: October 5, 2023
Time: 11:45 PM IST
Venue: Sulaibiya Cricket Ground, Kuwait

GCC vs COH (Gujrat Cricket Club vs Cochin Hurricanes), Match 18 Preview

Gujrat Cricket Club have played 2 matches in the series and will be looking to strengthen their hold of the top spot, while Cochin Hurricanes have also played 2 matches in the series and they are currently ranked second on the points table.

Kuwait T10 Challengers Series 2023 Points Table

The points table of Kuwait T10 Challengers Series 2023 Detailed table of matches played, matches won, matches lost and Net run-rate.

Team P W L Pts. NRR
GCC 2 2 0 4 +2.733
COH 2 2 0 4 +0.716
GAT 2 1 1 2 +0.745
STX 2 1 1 2 -1.911
AFG-XI 2 0 2 0 -0.247
KRM 2 0 2 0 -1.731

In the last match played by Gujrat Cricket Club against Stack CC XI, Gujrat Cricket Club beat Stack CC XI by 8 wickets. The top fantasy player for Gujrat Cricket Club was Zeeshan Ahmad who scored 93 fantasy points.

In their last match in this series against Afghan XI, Cochin Hurricanes beat Afghan XI by 4 wickets. The top fantasy player for Cochin Hurricanes was Finny Cheriyan who scored 113 fantasy points.

GCC vs COH, Sulaibiya Cricket Ground, Kuwait Pitch Report and Weather Conditions

The pitch at the Sulaibiya Cricket Ground, Kuwait is a balanced pitch. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 89 runs. The team batting first at this venue has won 25% of its matches. We predict that the team winning the toss will bowl first here.

Weather Report for Sulaibiya Cricket Ground, Kuwait

Temperature will hover around 31°C with 31% humidity. Winds at a speed of 5.98 m/s are expected.

Pace or Spin?

The pacers have taken 71% of the total wickets at this venue. Hence picking up pacers for your fantasy team should be a good idea. Based on the stats available, we predict that the pitch will continue to assist the pacers.

GCC vs COH 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
Gigi Mathew 3 0 0 4 1.3 0, 0, 0 2, 0, 2
Shahbaz Ahmad 2 42 21 0 0 21, 21 -
Delishous John 5 79 15.8 0 0 12, 45, 7, 11, 4 -
  1. Gigi Mathew

    Gigi Mathew is a batter and has an average of 38 match fantasy points in the last 4 games, a fantasy rating of 9.2 and can be a punt pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a batter who bats right-handed. This player also bowls decently, bowling off-break and in recent matches has taken 2, 0 and 2 wickets at an average of 1.3 per match. Gigi Mathew has had a good time at this venue as in the recent 3 matches he played here, he has taken 4 wickets.

  2. Muhammad Yousaf Shahbaz Ahmad

    Shahbaz Ahmad is a batter and has an average of 33 match fantasy points in the last 2 games, a fantasy rating of 8.8 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. This player is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recent 2 matches, Shahbaz Ahmad has scored 21 and 21 runs at an average of 21 per match.

  3. Delishous John John

    Delishous John is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a punt pick in your team. He has an average of 32 match fantasy points in the last 7 games and a fantasy rating of 8.2. This player is a batter who bats right-handed. In the recently played 5 matches, Delishous John has scored 12, 45, 7, 11 and 4 runs at an average of 15.8 per match.

GCC vs COH 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
Finny Cheriyan 5 76 15.2 2 0.4 45, 15, 0, 8, 8 1, 1, 0, 0, 0
Jouhar Muhammed 1 0 0 2 2 - 2
Imran Riaz 2 0 0 2 1 - 1, 1
  1. Finny Cheriyan

    Finny Cheriyan is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He has an average of 54 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. This player bowls right-arm medium fast and in the last 5 matches, Finny Cheriyan has taken 2 wickets at an average of 0.4.

  2. Muhammed Jouhar Kuruli

    Jouhar Muhammed is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He has an average of 60 match fantasy points in the last 1 games and a fantasy rating of 10. This player is a right-arm medium bowler and in the recent match, Jouhar Muhammed has taken 2 wickets at an average of 2.

  3. Imran Riaz

    Imran Riaz is a bowler and has an average of 40 match fantasy points in the last 2 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He bowls right-arm fast and in the recent 2 matches, this player has taken 2 wickets at an average of 1.

GCC vs COH 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
Jestin Varghese 5 21 4.2 6 1.2 0, 0, 20, 1, 0 0, 2, 3, 0, 1
Zeeshan Ahmad 5 20 4 5 1 7, 7, 1, 0, 5 2, 1, 1, 1, 0
John Peter 5 25 5 2 0.4 1, 2, 8, 7, 7 0, 0, 1, 1, 0
  1. Jestin Varghese

    Jestin Varghese is a punt player for your Fantasy Team. Jestin Varghese has an average of 68 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. He is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the last 5 matches, this player has scored 0, 0, 20, 1 and 0 runs at an average of 4.2 per match. Jestin Varghese can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling right-arm medium fast and in the recent matches has taken 0, 2, 3, 0 and 1 wickets at an average of 1.2 per match. He has had a good time at this venue in the recent 5 matches this player played here and has taken 6 wickets.

  2. Zeeshan Ahmad

    Zeeshan Ahmad is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a differential pick in your team. Zeeshan Ahmad has an average of 29 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.5. He is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the last 5 matches, this player has scored 7, 7, 1, 0 and 5 runs averaging 4 per match.

  3. John Mundan Varghee Peter

    John Peter can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. John Peter has an average of 22 match fantasy points in the last 6 games and a fantasy rating of 7. He is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the last 5 matches, this player has scored 1, 2, 8, 7 and 7 runs at an average of 5 per match.

GCC vs COH 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
Finny Cheriyan 5 76 15.2 2 0.4 45, 15, 0, 8, 8 1, 1, 0, 0, 0
Aneesh Mathew 4 8 2 6 1.5 3, 5, 0, 0 3, 0, 2, 1
Zeeshan Ahmad 5 20 4 5 1 7, 7, 1, 0, 5 2, 1, 1, 1, 0
Ashfaq Ahmed 2 0 0 1 0.5 - 1, 0
Imran Riaz 2 0 0 2 1 - 1, 1
Nikhil Dsouza 3 37 12.3 0 0 25, 0, 12 -

The top point-getters for Gujrat Cricket Club are Zeeshan Ahmad with 93 match fantasy points, Ashfaq Ahmed with 43 match fantasy points and Imran Riaz with 39 match fantasy points.

The top point-getters for Cochin Hurricanes are Finny Cheriyan with 113 match fantasy points, Aneesh Mathew with 112 match fantasy points and Nikhil Dsouza with 34 match fantasy points.

GCC vs COH 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
Jestin Varghese 5 21 4.2 6 1.2 0, 0, 20, 1, 0 0, 2, 3, 0, 1
Finny Cheriyan 5 76 15.2 2 0.4 45, 15, 0, 8, 8 1, 1, 0, 0, 0
Jouhar Muhammed 1 0 0 2 2 - 2
Imran Riaz 2 0 0 2 1 - 1, 1
Aneesh Mathew 4 8 2 6 1.5 3, 5, 0, 0 3, 0, 2, 1
  1. Jestin Varghese

    Jestin Varghese is an all-rounder and has an average of 68 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and is a differential player for your Fantasy Team. Jestin Varghese is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the last 5 matches, he has scored 0, 0, 20, 1 and 0 runs at an average of 4.2 per match. This player can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling right-arm medium fast and in the recent matches has taken 0, 2, 3, 0 and 1 wickets, averaging at 1.2 wickets per match. Jestin Varghese has a good record at this venue in the last 5 matches he played here and has taken 0, 2, 3, 0 and 1 wickets.

  2. Finny Cheriyan

    Finny Cheriyan is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player has an average of 54 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. Finny Cheriyan is a right-arm medium-fast bowler and in the last 5 matches, he has taken 2 wickets at an average of 0.4.

  3. Muhammed Jouhar Kuruli

    Jouhar Muhammed is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player has an average of 60 match fantasy points in the last 1 game and a fantasy rating of 10. Jouhar Muhammed bowls right-arm medium and in the last match he has taken 2 wickets at an average of 2.

  4. Imran Riaz

    Imran Riaz is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 40 match fantasy points in the last 2 games and a fantasy rating of 10. Imran Riaz is a right-arm fast bowler and in the last 2 matches, he has taken 1 and 1 wicket at an average of 1.

  5. Aneesh Eeravelil Mathew

    Aneesh Mathew is a bowler and has an average of 46 match fantasy points in the last 5 games, a fantasy rating of 9.4 and is a differential player for your Fantasy Team. This player bowls right-arm medium fast and in the recently played 4 matches Aneesh Mathew has taken 6 wickets at an average of 1.5. He has bowled well at this venue in the last 4 matches this player played here and has taken 6 wickets.

GCC vs COH Squad Information

Cochin Hurricanes (COH) Squad: Nikhil Dsouza, Rasheed Ismail, Praveen Periea, Naiju DevassyKutty, Sreejith Nair, Arunraj Ramakrishnan, John Peter, Jestin Varghese, Finny Cheriyan, Jouhar Muhammed, Yadhu Seethakshan, Gigi Mathew, Aneesh Mathew, Radheesh Rao, Praveen Jerome, David Kochuvettil, Arunkumar Kazhikkattil, Thomas Varghese, Ravinder Kumar, Gautham Mohandas, Delishous John, Jijo Thottiyil, Sreejith V, Charley Davis, Anoop Venu Gopal, Chandu Raj Rajendran, Rajesha Ramadasa Poojari and Sathyanathan Malayappan.

Gujrat Cricket Club (GCC) Squad: Sajid Mahmood, Atif Mazhar, Zeeshan Ahmad, Umar Daraz, Shahbaz Ahmad, Adnan Mohammad, Mohammed Rizwan, Mohammed Imran, Wajahat Nadeem, Nadeem Mohammed, Zulfiqar Ahmed, Farhan Aslam, Mukhtar Ahmed, Abdul Haseeb, Zeeshan Mohammad, Nabeel Ahmed, Ashfaq Ahmed, Muhammad Shabbir, Imran Riaz, Aftab Akram, Shahid Latif and Irfan Ilyas.

GCC vs COH Dream11 Team Today

Wicket-Keeper: Naiju DevassyKutty

Batters: Delishous John, Gigi Mathew and Shahbaz Ahmad

All-Rounders: Jestin Varghese and John Peter

Bowlers: Abdul Haseeb, Ashfaq Ahmed, Finny Cheriyan, Imran Riaz and Jouhar Muhammed

Captain: Gigi Mathew

Vice-Captain: John Peter

Photo credit: Alamy