Gulf Giants (GUL) will be facing Abu Dhabi Knight Riders (ABD) in the 28th game of the International League T20, 2024 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai on 10th February at 04:00 PM IST.
GUL vs ABD (Gulf Giants vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders), Match 28 - Match Information
Match: Gulf Giants vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, Match 28
Date: 10th February, 2024
Time: 04:00 PM IST
Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
GUL vs ABD (Gulf Giants vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders), Match 28 Preview
Gulf Giants have played 9 matches in the series and they are currently ranked second on the points table, while Abu Dhabi Knight Riders have also played 9 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 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 12 | +1.773 |
| GUL | 9 | 5 | 4 | 10 | +0.414 |
| ABD | 9 | 5 | 4 | 10 | -0.075 |
| DUB | 9 | 4 | 5 | 8 | -0.339 |
| SJH | 9 | 4 | 5 | 8 | -1.511 |
| VIP | 9 | 3 | 6 | 6 | -0.269 |
In their previous encounter in this series, Michael Pepper was the Man of the Match and Chris Lynn scored the highest fantasy points for Gulf Giants with 93 match fantasy points while Andre Russell topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Abu Dhabi Knight Riders with 101 match fantasy points.
In the last match played by Gulf Giants against MI Emirates, Gulf Giants beat MI Emirates by 5 runs. The top fantasy player for Gulf Giants was James Vince who scored 90 fantasy points.
In their last match in this series against Sharjah Warriors, Sharjah Warriors beat Abu Dhabi Knight Riders by 7 wickets. The top fantasy player for Abu Dhabi Knight Riders was Michael Pepper who scored 73 fantasy points.
GUL vs ABD, Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai is a balanced pitch. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 138 runs. The pitch at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai is a balanced 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.
Weather Report for Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
The temperature will hover around 22°C with 42% humidity. 3.56 m/s winds are expected.
Pace or Spin?
The venue is suited for both pacers and spinners alike.
GUL vs ABD, Head-to-Head
In the only match played between these 2 teams, Gulf Giants lost against Abu Dhabi Knight Riders. Abu Dhabi Knight Riders' all-rounders have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while the batters have earned the most fantasy points for Gulf Giants.
GUL vs ABD 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 | 83 | 16.6 | 0 | - | 26, 0, 9, 11, 37 | - |
| Chris Lynn | 5 | 160 | 32 | 0 | - | 16, 1, 45, 31, 67 | - |
| Jordan Cox | 5 | 53 | 10.6 | 0 | - | 2, 0, 4, 26, 21 | - |
- Alishan Sharafu
Alishan Sharafu can be a punt pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 42 match fantasy points in the last 8 games and a fantasy rating of 8.5. This player is a top-order batter who bats right-handed. In the recently played 5 matches, Alishan Sharafu has scored 26, 0, 9, 11 and 37 runs at an average of 16.6 per match.
- Christopher Austin Lynn
Chris Lynn is a batter with an average of 50 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. He is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recent 5 matches, this player has scored 160 runs averaging 32 per match.
- Jordan Matthew Cox
Jordan Cox is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. Jordan Cox has an average of 29 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.2. He is a top-order batter who bats right-handed and also keeps wickets. In the recent 5 matches, this player has scored 53 runs at an average of 10.6 per match.
GUL vs ABD 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 | 16 | 16 | 4 | 13 | 0, 9, 7, 0, 6 | 2, 0, 0, 1, 0 |
| Zohaib Zubair | 4 | 2 | - | 7 | 15.4 | 0, 2, 0, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 1, 4, 2 |
| Ali Khan | 5 | 0 | - | 3 | 43.7 | - | 0, 1, 1, 1, 0 |
- Christopher James Jordan
Chris Jordan is a bowler with an average of 46 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.9 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Chris Jordan bowls right-arm fast-medium and in the recently played 3 matches, he has taken 2, 0, 0, 1 and 0 wickets at an average of 13. This player has done well against this opposition, taking 3 wickets in recent matches. Chris Jordan has had a good time at this venue as in the last 3 matches he played here, he has taken 0, 2, 0, 1 and 0 wickets.
- Mohammad Zohaib Zubair khan
Zohaib Zubair is a bowler with an average of 29 match fantasy points in the last 5 games, a fantasy rating of 7.4 and can be a high-risk, high-returns pick for your Dream11 Team. This player bowls leg-spin and in the last 4 matches, Zohaib Zubair has taken 0, 0, 1, 4 and 2 wickets at an average of 15.4. He has a good record against this opponent, taking 1 wicket in recent matches. This player has had a good time at this venue as in the last 4 matches Zohaib Zubair played here, he has taken 7 wickets.
- Muhammad Ahsan Ali Khan
Ali Khan is a high-risk, high-returns player for your Fantasy Team. He has an average of 27 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 6.7. This player bowls right-arm fast-medium and in the last 5 matches, Ali Khan has taken 0, 1, 1, 1 and 0 wickets. He has been successful against this team, taking 1, 0 and 0 wickets in recent matches. This player has had a good time at this venue as in the recent 5 matches Ali Khan played here, he has taken 5 wickets.
GUL vs ABD 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 | 71 | 71 | 3 | 23.7 | 0, 0, 41, 0, 30 | 0, 1, 0, 2, 0 |
| Gerhard Erasmus | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 2 | 20 | 7, 0, 0, 2, 17 | 0, 1, 1, 0, 0 |
| David Willey | 3 | 31 | 31 | 4 | 15.8 | 5, 0, 0, 26, 0 | 0, 0, 2, 0, 2 |
- Andre Dwayne Russell
Andre Russell is an all-rounder with an average of 66 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is a right-arm fast bowler and in the last 3 matches this player has taken 3 wickets. Andre Russell also bats decently and in the last few matches, he has scored 71 runs. He has a good record against this opponent, taking 2, 0 and 0 wickets in recent matches.
- Gerhard Merwe Erasmus
Gerhard Erasmus is an all-rounder with an average of 23 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.6 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. He is a right-handed batter. In the last 3 matches, this player has scored 7, 0, 0, 2 and 17 runs at an average of 8.7 per match. Gerhard Erasmus can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling off-break and in recent matches, he has taken 2 wickets.
- David Jonathan Willey
David Willey is an all-rounder with an average of 44 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.6 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. David Willey is a left-arm fast-medium bowler and in the recent 3 matches, he has taken 0, 0, 2, 0 and 2 wickets at an average of 15.8. This player is also a handy batter and in the recently played matches, he has scored 31 runs. David Willey has a good record against this opponent, taking 1 wicket in recent matches.
GUL vs ABD 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Willey | 3 | 31 | 31 | 4 | 15.8 | 5, 0, 0, 26, 0 | 0, 0, 2, 0, 2 |
| James Vince | 5 | 122 | 24.4 | 0 | - | 59, 32, 20, 0, 11 | - |
| Chris Jordan | 3 | 16 | 16 | 4 | 13 | 0, 9, 7, 0, 6 | 2, 0, 0, 1, 0 |
| Gerhard Erasmus | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 2 | 20 | 7, 0, 0, 2, 17 | 0, 1, 1, 0, 0 |
| Joe Clarke | 5 | 81 | 16.2 | 0 | - | 0, 34, 12, 14, 21 | - |
| Imad Wasim | 3 | 14 | 7 | 5 | 12.4 | 4, 0, 0, 10, 0 | 0, 2, 1, 0, 2 |
The top point-getters for Gulf Giants are James Vince with 64 match fantasy points, Chris Jordan with 63 match fantasy points and Gerhard Erasmus with 53 match fantasy points.
The top point-getters for Abu Dhabi Knight Riders are David Willey with 72 match fantasy points, Joe Clarke with 50 match fantasy points and Imad Wasim with 35 match fantasy points.
GUL vs ABD 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Russell | 3 | 71 | 71 | 3 | 23.7 | 0, 0, 41, 0, 30 | 0, 1, 0, 2, 0 |
| Gerhard Erasmus | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 2 | 20 | 7, 0, 0, 2, 17 | 0, 1, 1, 0, 0 |
| David Willey | 3 | 31 | 31 | 4 | 15.8 | 5, 0, 0, 26, 0 | 0, 0, 2, 0, 2 |
| Chris Lynn | 5 | 160 | 32 | 0 | - | 16, 1, 45, 31, 67 | - |
| Alishan Sharafu | 5 | 83 | 16.6 | 0 | - | 26, 0, 9, 11, 37 | - |
- Andre Dwayne Russell
Andre Russell can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Andre Russell has an average of 66 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. He is a right-arm fast bowler and in the recent 3 matches, this player has taken 3 wickets. Andre Russell can also give you some batting fantasy points as in the last few matches, he has scored 0, 0, 41, 0 and 30 runs. He has done well against this opposition, taking 2, 0 and 0 wickets in recent matches.
- Gerhard Merwe Erasmus
Gerhard Erasmus is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He has an average of 23 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.6. This player is a right-handed batter. In the last 3 matches, Gerhard Erasmus has scored 26 runs averaging 8.7 per match. He is also a handy bowler, bowling off-break and in recent matches, he has taken 0, 1, 1, 0 and 0 wickets.
- David Jonathan Willey
David Willey can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 44 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.6. This player is a left-arm fast-medium bowler and in the last 3 matches, David Willey has taken 4 wickets at an average of 15.8. He can also give you some batting fantasy points as in the recently played matches, he has scored 31 runs. This player has been successful against this team, taking 1 wicket in recent matches.
- Christopher Austin Lynn
Chris Lynn is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player has an average of 50 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.5. Chris Lynn is a top-order batter who bats right-handed. In the last 5 matches, he has scored 160 runs averaging 32 per match.
- Alishan Sharafu
Alishan Sharafu is a punt player for your Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 42 match fantasy points in the last 8 games and a fantasy rating of 8.5. Alishan Sharafu is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recently played 5 matches, he has scored 83 runs averaging 16.6 per match.
GUL vs ABD 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, Dipendra Singh Airee, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Usman Khan, Blessing Muzarabani, Dominic Drakes, Jamie Smith, Jordan Cox, Sanchit Sharma, Aayan Khan and Zohaib Zubair.
GUL vs ABD Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keepers: Jordan Cox and Andries Gous
Batters: Alishan Sharafu, Usman Khan and Laurie Evans
All-Rounders: Andre Russell, Gerhard Erasmus, David Willey and Jamie Overton
Bowlers: Chris Jordan and Mujeeb Ur Rahman
Captain: Gerhard Erasmus
Vice-Captain: Laurie Evans
Photo credit: Alamy
