Check our Dream 11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing Team Picks for ILT20 2024, Qualifier 1 on February 14th
MI Emirates will take on Gulf Giants in the 1st Qualifier of the ILT20 2024 on Wednesday. Despite having late hiccups in the league stages, MI Emirates finished as the group winners. On the contrary, the Gulf Giants pushed themselves to finish in the 2nd spot with 4 back-to-back wins.
Seen something sweeter than that timing? 😍🤌#OneFamily #MIEmirates #MIEvGG @danmousley80 pic.twitter.com/cDbFAojMP5
— MI Emirates (@MIEmirates) February 14, 2024
Match Details:
MI Emirates vs Gulf Giants, Qualifier 1
Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
Date & Time: February 14th at 8:00 PM IST and 6:30 PM Local Time
Live Streaming: Sony Six and Zee TV
What is the Pitch Report for EMI vs GUL, ILT20 2024, Qualifier 1?
It’s an evenly poised surface that has produced many close contests in the tournament. The scoring pattern ranges in between 150-170 and no team hasn’t crossed the 200-run mark here in the ongoing ILT20.
Recent form:
MI Emirates: Lost, Lost, Won, Won, Lost
Gulf Giants: Won, Won, Won, Won, Lost
EMI vs GUL, ILT20 2024, Qualifier 1 Probable Winners:
Gulf Giants are expected to win this match.
What is the Expected, Probable Playing XIs for EMI vs GUL, ILT20 2024, Qualifier 1?
MI Emirates
Waseem Muhammad, Kusal Perera (wk), Andre Fletcher, Bhanuka Rajapaksa / Waqar Salamkheil, Dan Mousley, Kieron Pollard (c), Jordan Thompson, Dwayne Bravo, Trent Boult, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, Mohammad Rohid Khan
Gulf Giants
James Vince (c), Jordan Cox, Chris Lynn / Blessing Muzarabani, Shimron Hetmyer, Jamie Smith (wk), Gerhard Merwe Erasmus, Jamie Overton, Chris Jordan, Dominic Drakes / Daniel Worrall, Aayan Afzal Khan, Zuhaib Zubair
On the day of love, we go to war ⚔️🔥Give it your all, boys! 💪#OneFamily #MIEmirates #MIEvGG pic.twitter.com/bIT3qVn01q
— MI Emirates (@MIEmirates) February 14, 2024
Injury Updates:
Currently, the players from both squads are doing well and fit. It will be added when there is an update.
What are the Fantasy Cricket Top Picks, Players for EMI vs GUL, ILT20 2024, Qualifier 1?
Top Pick – Batter
James Vince is the 2nd leading run-scorer in the tournament with 298 runs in 10 matches at an average of 29.8, comprising 3 half-centuries.
Top Pick – All-Rounder
Jordan Thompson brings rich T20 experience into the MI Emirates camp. In 2 matches in the tournament so far, he scored 43 runs at a strike rate of 148.27 and picked up a wicket.
We are ready for a colossal clash! 🔥Let’s put on a show, @MIEmirates! 👊🏼#BringItOn #Adani #DPWorldILT20 pic.twitter.com/r4drsTyl4Q
— Gulf Giants 🦅 (@GulfGiants) February 14, 2024
Top Pick – Bowler
Zuhaib Zubair has got good control over his leg breaks and had an exceptional tournament so far, picking up 10 wickets in 7 matches with the best figures of 4 for 22.
Top Pick – Wicketkeeper
Kusal Perera proved he is a noteworthy signing for MI Emirates as he scored the most number of runs for the side in the tournament with 275 runs in 8 matches at an average of 34.37 with the best score of 65.
X-Factor:
Watch out for leg spinner Vijayakanth Viyaskanth who bowled two economical spells in his last 2 outings for MI Emirates and also picked up 3 wickets combined.
Whenever, wherever… Always meant to be 𝐇𝐈𝐓myer! 🎵#BringIton #Adani #DPWorldILT20 pic.twitter.com/DgVdZpeBNN
— Gulf Giants 🦅 (@GulfGiants) February 12, 2024
What are the Fantasy Suggested teams for EMI vs GUL, ILT20 2024, Qualifier 1?
1. Kusal Perera, Jordan Cox, James Vince (c), Shimron Hetmyer, Waseem Muhammad, Jamie Overton, Jordan Thompson, Dan Mousley, Trent Boult, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth (vc), Zuhaib Zubair
2. Andre Fletcher, Kusal Perera (c), Jamie Smith, Kieron Pollard, Chris Lynn, James Vince, Shimron Hetmyer, Jamie Overton (vc), Jordan Thompson, Chris Jordan, Mohammad Rohid Khan
Time and bus wait for none! 🕜😂#BringIton #Adani #DPWorldILT20 pic.twitter.com/2Mv4FkXG9C
— Gulf Giants 🦅 (@GulfGiants) February 12, 2024
Pre-Match Analysis:
It seemed like after confirming their Playoff spot, MI Emirates took their last two league matches lightly and got outplayed by Gulf Giants and Dubai Capitals and still finished as the table toppers with 12 points. 3 of their 4 losses have come in the 2nd half of the tournament which shows their inconsistency. Not only about the negatives, they have plenty of positives as well before they start their Playoff journey as Kusal Perera, Waseem Muhammad, and Andre Fletcher elevate their batting standards by scoring more than 200 runs each in the tournament. Of course, they will be missing their lead pacer Fazalhaq Farooqi due to National commitments and he still leads the top wicket-takers chart with 17 scalps. They further extended their squad by signing Bhanuka Rajapaksa and Reece Topley who both were part of Durban’s Super Giants in the SA20, they also welcomed United States cricketer Monank Patel for the remainder of the tournament.
Gulf Giants are in a stellar form winning their previous 4 matches to finish their league campaign impressively. Interestingly all 4 wins came while defending. The Giants are only a couple of wins away from clinching their 2nd consecutive title. They have a well-versed batting line-up formed by Jordan Cox, Chris Lynn, Shimron Hetmyer, and skipper James Vince who are all match-winners on their given day. Talking about their bowling attack English pacers Chris Jordan and Jamie Overton have done well picking up 21 wickets between them while local talent Zuhaib Zubair is their breakout star with 10 scalps. In a major update, they have signed Liam Dawson and Daniel Worrall for the rest of the competition, who both were part of the Sunrisers Eastern Cape that won the title in the 2nd edition of the SA20.
