Gujarat Lions CC (GL) will be playing against Chennai Fire Boys (CFB) in the 32nd game of the KCC Emerging T20 League, 2023/24 at the Sulaibiya Cricket Ground, Kuwait on 7th January at 10:30 PM IST.
GL vs CFB (Gujarat Lions CC vs Chennai Fire Boys), 2nd Semi-Final - Match Information
Match: Gujarat Lions CC vs Chennai Fire Boys, 2nd Semi-Final
Date: 7th January, 2024
Time: 10:30 PM IST
Venue: Sulaibiya Cricket Ground, Kuwait
GL vs CFB (Gujarat Lions CC vs Chennai Fire Boys), 2nd Semi-Final Preview
Gujarat Lions CC have played 5 matches in the series and they are currently ranked second on the points table, while Chennai Fire Boys have played 4 matches in the series and they will be looking to strengthen their hold of the top spot.
KCC Emerging T20 League, 2023/24 Points Table
The points table of KCC Emerging T20 League, 2023/24. Detailed table of matches played, matches won, matches lost and Net run-rate.
| Team | P | W | L | Pts. | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEC | 5 | 4 | 1 | 8 | +1.715 |
| CFB | 5 | 4 | 0 | 9 | +2.721 |
| PC | 5 | 3 | 1 | 7 | +1.406 |
| GL | 5 | 4 | 1 | 8 | +0.924 |
| MBT | 5 | 3 | 2 | 6 | +0.570 |
| REN | 5 | 4 | 1 | 8 | +0.877 |
| CEC-B | 5 | 2 | 3 | 4 | +0.047 |
| CU | 5 | 2 | 3 | 4 | -0.388 |
| BS | 5 | 1 | 4 | 2 | +0.001 |
| ALH | 5 | 1 | 4 | 2 | -1.298 |
| GC | 5 | 1 | 4 | 2 | -2.801 |
| KTN | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | -2.956 |
In the last match played by Gujarat Lions CC against Blue Squadrons, Gujarat Lions CC beat Blue Squadrons by 3 wickets. The top fantasy player for Gujarat Lions CC was Chittaranjan Giri who scored 127 fantasy points.
In their last match in this series against CECC-B, Chennai Fire Boys beat CECC-B by 7 wickets. The top fantasy player for Chennai Fire Boys was Renjith Mohan who scored 167 fantasy points.
GL vs CFB, 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 137 runs. The pitch at the Sulaibiya Cricket Ground, Kuwait is a sporting one with decent assistance for both batters and bowlers on offer. The team winning the toss may decide to bat or bowl depending on the ground conditions today.
Weather Report for Sulaibiya Cricket Ground, Kuwait
The temperature will hover around 16°C and humidity is expected to be around 30%. Winds at a speed of 4.69 m/s are expected.
Pace or Spin?
The pacers have been very successful at this venue. They have taken 67% of the total wickets at this venue. We would suggest that you pick as many pace bowlers as possible in your team. Based on the stats available, we predict that the pitch will continue to assist the pacers.
GL vs CFB 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vineet Khugsal | 3 | 105 | 21 | 2 | 0.4 | 45, 0, 16, 0, 44 | 0, 1, 0, 1, 0 |
| Bhagirathi Subudhi | 4 | 241 | 60.3 | 0 | 0 | 0, 40, 75, 126 | - |
| Karthikeyan Janakiraman | 4 | 96 | 19.2 | 0 | 0 | 18, 59, 0, 0, 19 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
- Vineet Khugsal
Vineet Khugsal is a wicket-keeper with an average of 73 match fantasy points in the last 4 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. He is a top-order batter who bats right-handed and also keeps wickets. In the recently played 3 matches, this player has scored 45, 0, 16, 0 and 44 runs averaging 21 per match.
- Bhagirathi Subudhi
Bhagirathi Subudhi can be a punt pick for your Dream11 Team. Bhagirathi Subudhi has an average of 87 match fantasy points in the last 4 games and a fantasy rating of 9.9. He is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recent 4 matches, this player has scored 0, 40, 75 and 126 runs averaging 60.3 per match.
- Karthikeyan Janakiraman
Karthikeyan Janakiraman can be a differential pick for your Dream11 Team. Karthikeyan Janakiraman has an average of 56 match fantasy points in the last 4 games and a fantasy rating of 8.3. He is a top-order batter who bats right-handed. In the recently played 4 matches, this player has scored 96 runs averaging 19.2 per match.
GL vs CFB 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mineshkumar Patel | 3 | 6 | 1.2 | 4 | 0.8 | 0, 5, 0, 1, 0 | 0, 0, 1, 0, 3 |
| Jafer Shajahan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | - | 1 |
| Sathish Chandran | 4 | 28 | 5.6 | 5 | 1 | 0, 25, 0, 0, 3 | 2, 0, 2, 1, 0 |
- Mineshkumar Shantilal Patel
Mineshkumar Patel can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Mineshkumar Patel has an average of 43 match fantasy points in the last 5 games and a fantasy rating of 8.3. He is a right-arm medium bowler and in the last 3 matches, this player has taken 0, 0, 1, 0 and 3 wickets at an average of 0.8.
- Jafer Shajahan
Jafer Shajahan can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Jafer Shajahan has an average of 41 match fantasy points in the last 1 games and a fantasy rating of 7.6. He bowls right-arm medium-fast and in the recently played match, this player has taken 1 wicket at an average of 1.
- Sathish Chandran
Sathish Chandran is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a punt pick in your team. Sathish Chandran has an average of 29 match fantasy points in the last 4 games and a fantasy rating of 6.8. He bowls leg-break and in the last 4 matches, this player has taken 5 wickets at an average of 1.
GL vs CFB 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renjith Mohan | 4 | 58 | 11.6 | 11 | 2.2 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 58 | 5, 0, 3, 3, 0 |
| Shirishkumar Patel | 4 | 4 | 0.8 | 11 | 2.2 | 4, 0, 0, 0, 0 | 0, 3, 2, 3, 3 |
| Vishal Patadia | 3 | 22 | 4.4 | 1 | 0.2 | 0, 20, 0, 0, 2 | 0, 0, 0, 1, 0 |
- Renjith Mohan Vijaya Mohan
Renjith Mohan is an all-rounder with an average of 124 match fantasy points in the last 4 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. Renjith Mohan is a right-handed batter. In the recent 4 matches, he has scored 0, 0, 0, 0 and 58 runs averaging 11.6 per match. This player also bowls decently, bowling right-arm fast and in recent matches, he has taken 11 wickets, averaging at 2.2 wickets per match. Renjith Mohan has been very successful at this venue as in the last 4 matches he played here, he has taken 11 wickets.
- Shirishkumar Rajeshbhai Patel
Shirishkumar Patel is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a high-risk, high-returns pick in your team. This player has an average of 56 match fantasy points in the last 1 game and a fantasy rating of 9.2. Shirishkumar Patel bowls slow left-arm orthodox and in the recent 4 matches, he has taken 11 wickets at an average of 2.2. This player has been very successful against this team, taking 3 wickets in recent matches. Shirishkumar Patel has a good record at this venue as in the last 4 matches he played here, he has taken 3, 0, 2, 3 and 3 wickets.
- Vishal Nimchandbhai Patadia
Vishal Patadia is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 41 match fantasy points in the last 4 games and a fantasy rating of 8.4. Vishal Patadia is a top-order, left-handed batter. In the last 3 matches, he has scored 22 runs at an average of 4.4 per match.
GL vs CFB 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renjith Mohan | 4 | 58 | 11.6 | 11 | 2.2 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 58 | 5, 0, 3, 3, 0 |
| Chittaranjan Giri | 3 | 19 | 3.8 | 4 | 0.8 | 0, 12, 3, 0, 4 | 3, 0, 0, 1, 0 |
| Sathish Sekar | 5 | 118 | 23.6 | 0 | 0 | 62, 6, 42, 0, 8 | - |
| Vineet Khugsal | 3 | 105 | 21 | 2 | 0.4 | 45, 0, 16, 0, 44 | 0, 1, 0, 1, 0 |
| Sathish Chandran | 4 | 28 | 5.6 | 5 | 1 | 0, 25, 0, 0, 3 | 2, 0, 2, 1, 0 |
| Sandip Patel | 5 | 69 | 13.8 | 0 | 0 | 14, 5, 18, 18, 14 | - |
The top point-getters for Gujarat Lions CC are Chittaranjan Giri with 127 match fantasy points, Vineet Khugsal with 98 match fantasy points and Sandip Patel with 21 match fantasy points.
The top point-getters for Chennai Fire Boys are Renjith Mohan with 167 match fantasy points, Sathish Sekar with 103 match fantasy points and Sathish Chandran with 68 match fantasy points.
GL vs CFB 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renjith Mohan | 4 | 58 | 11.6 | 11 | 2.2 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 58 | 5, 0, 3, 3, 0 |
| Vineet Khugsal | 3 | 105 | 21 | 2 | 0.4 | 45, 0, 16, 0, 44 | 0, 1, 0, 1, 0 |
| Bhagirathi Subudhi | 4 | 241 | 60.3 | 0 | 0 | 0, 40, 75, 126 | - |
| Shirishkumar Patel | 4 | 4 | 0.8 | 11 | 2.2 | 4, 0, 0, 0, 0 | 0, 3, 2, 3, 3 |
| Vishal Patadia | 3 | 22 | 4.4 | 1 | 0.2 | 0, 20, 0, 0, 2 | 0, 0, 0, 1, 0 |
- Renjith Mohan Vijaya Mohan
Renjith Mohan is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 124 match fantasy points in the last 4 games and a fantasy rating of 10. Renjith Mohan is a batter who bats right-handed. In the recent 4 matches, he has scored 0, 0, 0, 0 and 58 runs at an average of 11.6 per match. This player is also a handy bowler, bowling right-arm fast and in recent matches, he has taken 11 wickets, averaging at 2.2 wickets per match. Renjith Mohan has bowled well at this venue as in the last 4 matches he played here, he has taken 5, 0, 3, 3 and 0 wickets.
- Vineet Khugsal
Vineet Khugsal is a wicket-keeper with an average of 73 match fantasy points in the last 4 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. This player is a top-order batter who bats right-handed and also keeps wickets. In the recent 3 matches, Vineet Khugsal has scored 45, 0, 16, 0 and 44 runs averaging 21 per match.
- Bhagirathi Subudhi
Bhagirathi Subudhi is a batter with an average of 87 match fantasy points in the last 4 games, a fantasy rating of 9.9 and can be a high-risk, high-returns pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a top-order batter wgo bats right-handed. In the recent 4 matches, this player has scored 241 runs at an average of 60.3 per match.
- Shirishkumar Rajeshbhai Patel
Shirishkumar Patel is an all-rounder with an average of 56 match fantasy points in the last 1 game, a fantasy rating of 9.2 and is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a punt pick in your team. Shirishkumar Patel is a slow left-arm orthodox bowler and in the recent 4 matches, he has taken 0, 3, 2, 3 and 3 wickets at an average of 2.2. This player has done very well against this opposition, taking 3 wickets in recent matches. Shirishkumar Patel has a good record at this venue as in the recent 4 matches he played here, he has taken 11 wickets.
- Vishal Nimchandbhai Patadia
Vishal Patadia is an all-rounder with an average of 41 match fantasy points in the last 4 games, a fantasy rating of 8.4 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. This player is a top-order, left-handed batter. In the recently played 3 matches, Vishal Patadia has scored 22 runs at an average of 4.4 per match.
GL vs CFB Squad Information
Gujarat Lions CC (GL) Squad: Kirankumar Bharatbhai, Sandip Patel, Dhavalkumar Soni, Rajan Sheth, Pruthvirajsinhji Jadeja, Kiran Pandya, Ajay Patel, Chittaranjan Giri, Ravindra Patel, Snehalkumar Patel, Kushal Dalwadi, Rahulkumar Patel, Mineshkumar Patel, Kalpan Parekh, Ashitkumar Patel, Vineet Khugsal, Vishal Patadia, Tushar Suthar, Harsh Patel, Rajdeep Nai, Shirishkumar Patel, Ankush Patel, Pragnesh Vaghela, Bhagirathi Subudhi, Yogesh Tamore and Sivakoti Medapati.
Chennai Fire Boys (CFB) Squad: Renjith Mohan, Sanjeewa Sandurawan, Srikanth Sellathurai, Sathish Sekar, Udhaya Pasupathi, Magesh Ravi, Arun John, Jerry George, Helton Anto, Muthu Karuppasamy, Karthikeyan Janakiraman, Sooraj Naik, Ibrahim Mohamed, Sathish Chandran, Thankaraj Ganeshan, Kumar Sanglimuthu, Fennthomas Johnson, Ashikur Baig, Nidhin Joseph, Med Sirajudheedn, Sivasangar Rengaraj, Mohamed Hilmy, Jafer Shajahan, Mohamed Sabeek and Jeyaprakash Prasath.
GL vs CFB Possible Playing XI
Gujarat Lions CC (GL) Possible Playing XI: Bhagirathi Subudhi, Vineet Khugsal, Sandip Patel, Rajan Sheth, Pragnesh Vaghela, Mineshkumar Patel, Chittaranjan Giri, Shirishkumar Patel, Vishal Patadia, Tushar Suthar and Yogesh Tamore.
Chennai Fire Boys (CFB) Possible Playing XI: Karthikeyan Janakiraman, Sooraj Naik, Udhaya Pasupathi, Sathish Sekar, Magesh Ravi, Srikanth Sellathurai, Ashikur Baig, Jafer Shajahan, Sathish Chandran, Renjith Mohan and Arun John.
GL vs CFB Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keeper: Magesh Ravi
Batters: Bhagirathi Subudhi, Karthikeyan Janakiraman and Sandip Patel
All-Rounders: Renjith Mohan, Vineet Khugsal, Shirishkumar Patel, Vishal Patadia and Arun John
Bowlers: Mineshkumar Patel and Kumar Sanglimuthu
Captain: Vineet Khugsal
Vice-Captain: Vishal Patadia
Photo credit: Alamy
