GUL vs VIP T20 Match Prediction & Betting Tips, ILT20 2024
Gulf Giants and Desert Vipers will clash in the 7th match of the ILT20 season 2. The match will be played at the Dubai International Stadium and will start at 8:00 PM IST on January 24.
Gulf Giants started the tournament with a huge win over Sharjah Warriors but they suffered a big defeat to MI Emirates in the last game. The Giants bowlers were decent and reduced MI to 66-3 in the 12th over; however, Tim David’s assault in death overs left them reeling as they conceded 179-5. Giants batting did not get the desired start. James Vince scored 52 and Jamie Overton played a knock of 41 in the final overs but the team could only score 161-9 to lose the game by 18 runs.
Meanwhile, Desert Vipers suffered a defeat by 6 wickets in the first game to Abu Dhabi Knight Riders. The team scored 164-8 in 20 overs and the Knight Riders cruised to a win by in the 18th over.
Gulf Giants vs Desert Vipers T20 Match Live Streaming
TV channels: This ILT20 match can be watched on ZEE Cinema in India, Geo Sports in Pakistan and Willow Sports in the US.
Live Streaming: Live streaming of the matches will be available on Zee 5 app.
GUL vs VIP Match Toss Prediction
The dew has played a big role in the matches so far and captains have preferred bowling first. Once again, team should chase in the match.
GUL vs VIP Pitch Report
The pitch is flat and good for run scoring. There can be some inconsistent pace and bounce early in the match but once the dew settles in, the ball will come on nicely onto the bat.
Dubai Weather Report
The weather will be clear and the temperature will range between 23 and 17 degrees. As mentioned earlier, dew will play a big role in the match.
Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for Gulf Giants vs Desert Vipers, ILT20 2024
Gulf Giants Team News & Playing 11
GUL Team News
The Giants should mostly remain unchanged, however, Blessing Muzarabani is a good backup and if the team feels that their bowling needs more quality, they may get Muzarabani in place of Richard Gleeson or Dominic Drakes.
GUL Key Players
- James Vince - Vince has started the tournament well. He played a 45 run knock in the first match and then backed it up 52 in the next game against MI Emirates. Vince will be the main man for Giants this season.
- Jordon Cox - Jordon Cox hasn’t set the stage on fire yet and was dismissed for a golden duck in the last game. However, Cox is a destructive batter and has made a name for himself in a competitive tournament like the BBL. He will be eyeing a good show in ILT20 to make a case for other tournament like IPL.
- Mujeeb ur Rahman - Mujeeb ur Rahman had a great game with the ball and bowled a spell of 1-23 in 4 overs. He is one of the best spinners going around and will hold aces for Giants with the ball.
GUL Team Form
Gulf Giants have largely been good so far, however, they would need all their players to make contribution. Barring Vince, other players are yet to get going with the bat in ILT20 2024.
Gulf Giants Predicted Playing 11
James Vince (c), Jamie Smith (wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Usman Khan, Karim Janat, Jamie Overton, Chris Jordan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Aayan Afzal Khan, Dominic Drakes, Richard Gleeson/Blessing Muzarabani, Jordan Cox (SUB)
Desert Vipers Team News & Playing 11
VIP Team News
Matheesha Pathirana has joined the Desert Vipers squad and he will be available for selection in the match. Given the match wining skills he possesses, the Sri Lankan is likely to be immediately drafted into the playing XI.
VIP Key Players
- Alex Hales - Alex Hales did not get going in the first game but he is one of the most destructive batters going around in World Cricket. Hales, when on song, he can take the game away from the team within a blink of an eye.
- Adam Hose - Adam Hose started the tournament with a 45 run innings against Abu Dhabi Knight Riders. Hose has been one of the top performers in BBL and will look to light up the ILT20 as well with some blistering innings.
- Wanindu Hasaranga - Hasaranga will be the biggest match winner for Vipers. He is one of the best spinners going around and is a very handy batter as well. He did not have a great first game but can be backed to bounce back strong.
VIP Team Form
The team looks balanced on paper and one defeat should not take down their confidence. The Vipers will be keen to bounce back strong. However, they will need runs from their big names like Munro, Hales and Rutherford in the tournament.
Desert Vipers Predicted Playing 11
Alex Hales, Colin Munro (c), Daniel Lawrence, Adam Hose, Sherfane Rutherford, Wanindu Hasaranga, Bas de Leede, Rohan Mustafa, Tanish Suri (wk), Mohammad Amir, Sheldon Cottrell/Matheesha Pathirana, Tymal Mills (SUB)
Gulf Giants vs Desert Vipers Head to Head
The two teams played four times last year, including the Qualifier 1 and the final. Desert Vipers won the Qualifier but Gulf Giants won the remaining three matches, including the title clash.
GUL vs VIP Head to Head Stats in T20s
| |
Matches Played |
GUL Won |
VIP Won |
Tie |
No Result |
| Overall |
4 |
3 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
| Last 5 |
5 |
3 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
Gulf Giants vs Desert Vipers Betting Odds
Desert Vipers are getting the favourites tag on betting platforms. The Giants have dominated Vipers in past but the Vipers have compiled a very strong squad this season and look slightly better than Giants this year.
Who will win Gulf Giants vs Desert Vipers T20 Match?
Desert Vipers can be backed to win. The team did lose the first game but they have a lot of quality in batting and bowling and should return to winning ways against the Giants.
🏆 Gulf Giants vs Desert Vipers Prediction
The teams are evenly matched but Desert Vipers seem to have a much more balanced squad. They have a strong top order in Munro, Hales and Hose while Hasaranga, Bas de Leede and Rohan Mustafa add depth to batting. Amir, Hasaranga, Tymal Mills, Pathirana complete a well balanced team. Giants’ bowling looks one dimensional so we are backing Desert Vipers to win.
Desert Vipers to beat Gulf Giants
Jan 24, 2024
20:00 IST / 14:30 GMT
Dubai Cricket Stadium - Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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