GUL vs EMI T20 Match Prediction & Betting Tips, ILT20 2024
Gulf Giants will take on MI Emirates in the 26th 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 February 8.
Gulf Giants have registered back to back wins over Dubai Capitals and Sharjah Warriors. The twin wins have taken them to the third slot, with four wins and as many defeats. The points table is tightly packed and all participating teams are in the race for playoffs. A win in both remaining games will confirm a place in playoffs for Giants. If they lose one game, there will be a significant chance of them getting knocked out.
Meanwhile, MI Emirates have been the best team of the tournament. The Blue Brigade is the only side to have qualified for the Playoffs so far. With six wins and two defeats, Emirates are placed at the helm of the points table.
Gulf Giants vs MI Emirates T20 Match Live Streaming
TV channels: ZEE has the broadcast rights in India and the matches can be watched on ZEE Cinema, ZEE Anmol Cinema, ZEE Thirai, ZEE Bangla Cinema, ZEE Zest. In Pakistan, Geo Sports will broadcast the matches while Willow Sports is the official broadcaster in the US.
Live Streaming: Live streaming of the matches will be available on Zee 5 app.
GUL vs EMI Match Toss Prediction
MI might want to bat first if they win the toss as they would want to test if they can defend scores in playoffs. Giants will opt to bowl given the dew
GUL vs EMI Pitch Report
The pitch has got slower and batting at times can be tough. However, dew makes life easier in the second innings. A score of 160-170 can be par here.
Dubai Weather Report
The temperature will range between 23 and 18 degrees. There will be some clouds around but rain is not a threat.
Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for Gulf Giants vs MI Emirates, ILT20 2024
Gulf Giants Team News & Playing 11
GUL Team News
The Giants are on a two match winning streak and given the significance of the coming games, it is very unlikely that Giants will make any changes to their playing XI.
GUL Key Players
- Chris Lynn - Chris Lynn ensured a poor outing in the last game but he has been superb in the tournament so far. With 244 runs to his name, he is the leading run scorer for Gulf Giants. If Lynn gets going, Giants can give MI tough fight.
- Shimron Hetmyer - Shimron Hetmyer has also shown good form in the last few games. Coming down the order, he has got quick runs for the team. Hetmyer will be a vital player for the Giants in their quest to reach the playoffs.
- Zuhaib Zubair - Zuhaib Zubair has been in fine form this season. He has taken nine wickets in five games. Five of those wickets have come in the last two games so he has great momentum on his side.
GUL Team Form
The Giants have shown good form in the second half of the ILT20 2024. The team has won three out of the last five matches heading into the clash.
Gulf Giants Predicted Playing 11
James Vince (c), Jamie Smith (wk), Chris Lynn, Jordan Cox, Shimron Hetmyer, Gerhard Erasmus, Jamie Overton, Chris Jordan, Dominic Drakes, Aayan Afzal Khan, Zuhaib Zubair, Blessing Muzarabani (SUB)
MI Emirates Team News & Playing 11
EMI Team News
MI Emirates have qualified for the semis and this is a good opportunity for them to give their benched players a slot in the playing XI. Will Smeed and Corey Anderson can be given a go.
EMI Key Players
- Muhammad Waseem - Muhammad Waseem has been brilliant for the Emirates. He is the leading run scorer for MI Emirates with 246 runs. Waseem has given team good start in almost every game and MI will be expecting him to continue his ruthless run in the playoffs as well.
- Kusal Perera - Kusal Perera has made a significant contribution to MIE’s juggernaut this season. The left hander has played outstanding innings, setting a platform for big scores. He has scored 232 runs for MIE.
- Fazalhaq Farooqi - Fazalhaq Farooqi is having a dream run in the tournament. The experienced pacer has tormented teams with an outstanding display of fast bowling. He has taken 17 wickets in eight games.
EMI Team Form
MI Emirates have been the best team of the tournament. They have lost just two close games and registered convincing wins in the remaining six matches.
MI Emirates Predicted Playing 11
Muhammad Waseem, Kusal Perera, Andre Fletcher, Nicholas Pooran (c & wk), Ambati Rayudu, Tim David, Akeal Hosein, Odean Smith, Trent Boult, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Muhammad Rohid Khan, Waqar Salamkheil (SUB)
Gulf Giants vs MI Emirates Head to Head
The teams have met in three games, with Giants winning two matches and MI winning one. Giants defeated MI in the first game of the season.
GUL vs EMI Head to Head Stats in T20s
| |
Matches Played |
GUL Won |
EMI Won |
Tie |
No Result |
| Overall |
3 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
| Last 5 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
Gulf Giants vs MI Emirates Betting Odds
MI Emirates are getting the favourites tag on betting platforms. The team has been brilliant throughout the tournament, winning six and losing just two.
Who will win Gulf Giants vs MI Emirates T20 Match?
We suggest backing MI Emirates to win. The team has been superb throughout the tournament and tormented teams with outstanding displays of cricketing skills. The batting from MI has been outstanding while they have been lethal with the ball.
🏆 Gulf Giants vs MI Emirates Prediction
MI Emirates are clear favourites to win. MI have been brilliant in the tournament, winning six out of eight games. The form of Nicholas Pooran, Kusal Perera and Muhammad Waseem has been good and all three batters find themselves in top five batters. With the ball, Trent Boult and Fazalhaq Farooqi have been brilliant. Giants will need a special effort to beat MI Emirates. For us, MI Emirates are favourites to win.
MI Emirates to beat Gulf Giants
Feb 08, 2024
20:00 IST / 14:30 GMT
Dubai Cricket Stadium - Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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