Dubai Capitals vs Gulf Giants Dream11 Team Prediction ILT20 2024 Qualifier 2

DUB vs GUL Match Preview

Dubai Capitals will take on reigning champions Gulf Giants in the penultimate match of the ILT20 2024. The match is scheduled to take place at Sharjah Cricket Stadium on 15th February 2024.

Dubai Capitals have qualified for the playoffs at the 4th position on the points table. They have won 5 out of 10 matches and currently have the momentum by their side with 3 back to back victories against Desert Vipers, MI Emirates and Abu Dhabi Knight Riders.

Champions Gulf Giants finished the league stage at the 2nd position on the points table with 6 wins in 10 matches. They were also on a 4-match winning streak until MI Emirates defeated them in the 1st qualifier match. This will be the 3rd meeting between DUB and GUL this season and the latter won both the games.

Let’s take a look at the dream11 team prediction as DUB and GUL face each other in the crucial 2nd qualifier match.

DUB vs GUL Match Pitch Report and Weather Report

Pitch Report

The pitch at Sharjah Stadium offers a balanced surface with help for both batters and bowlers. The ball is not coming to the bat perfectly which makes it difficult to bat in the later overs. The par score is around 150 and anything above 160 can be a good score to defend. The toss winner is likely to choose batting first.

Weather Report

The weather report predicts cloudy weather in Sharjah on Thursday. The temperature is expected to hover around 23-24°C.

DUB vs GUL Probable Playing 11

Dubai Capitals Playing 11

Tom Banton, Max Holden, Leus du Plooy, Tom Abell, Sam Billings (c & wk), Sikandar Raza, Dasun Shanaka, Akif Raja, Olly Stone, Scott Kuggeleijn, Haider Ali

Gulf Giants Playing 11

James Vince (c), Jordan Cox, Shimron Hetmyer, Jamie Smith (wk), Usman Khan, Liam Dawson, Jamie Overton, Chris Jordan, Zuhaib Zubair, Daniel Worrall, Blessing Muzarabani

DUB vs GUL Team News

We are backing a same playing 11 line-up from both teams as no injuries or replacements are reported so far.

DUB vs GUL Head to Head Records

Dubai Capitals are yet to register a win against Gulf Giants as they have won all the 4 head to head games between them so far.

DUB vs GUL Dream11 Best Team Prediction

Top Fantasy Picks - All Rounders, Batsman, Bowlers, Wicket Keepers

Top Batsman Picks - DUB vs GUL Dream11

• Sam Billings - Billings has been in good form this season and he was part of the dream team in the last match against ABD. He has scored 280 runs in 11 matches at a strike rate of 140.7. He has not performed well against GUL in the last 2 games but we are expecting a good knock from his bat in this game.
• Sikandar Raza - Sikandar Raza has been in top form with the bat this season. He has smashed 303 runs in 11 matches at a strike rate of 137.72. In the last 3 matches, his dream11 points are - 129, 39, 122 and he has gathered 817 points so far.
• James Vince - the Giants’ skipper James Vince has scored 298 runs at a strike rate of 122.63. We are expecting a captain’s knock from him in this crucial match. He was part of the dream team in both the previous games against Dubai Capitals.

Top Bowler Picks - DUB vs GUL Dream11

• Chris Jordan - England all-rounder Chris Jordan looks in confident form with the ball and he is known for his death bowling skills. His fantasy points in the last 5 matches are - 53, 74, 74, 63. He has picked 11 wickets in 10 matches.
• Olly Stone - Olly Stone has picked 8 wickets in 4 matches at a strike rate of 11.2. In the last match against the Gulf Giants, Olly Stone finished with the figures of 4/14 and scored 151 fantasy points.
• Scott Kuggeleijn - Kuggeleijn has taken 3 wickets in the last match against Gulf Giants and he has been in impressive form lately. In the last 5 matches he has scored - 126, 49, 33, 100, 87 dream11 points making him a crucial pick for this match.

Top Picks for Captain and Vice Captain - DUB vs GUL Dream11

• Dream11 Captain Options - Sikandar Raza, Scott Kuggeleijn

• Dream11 Vice Captain Options - Jamie Overton, Chris Jordan

Players To Avoid - DUB vs GUL Dream11

• Dasun Shanaka - The Sri Lankan all-rounder has scored just 45 runs in 4 matches. He has not been part of any dream team in the last 3 matches and we are recommending to keep him out of the fantasy teams.
• Akif Raja - Akif Raja performed decently in the first match against Gulf Giants but he has been out of form from the last few games. In 10 matches, Akif has picked just 5 wickets.

DUB vs GUL Dream11 Team Prediction