EMI vs GUL T20 Match Prediction & Betting Tips, Qualifier ILT20 2024
MI Emirates will take on Gulf Giants in the Qualifier 1 of the ILT20 season 2. The match will be played at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi and will start at 8:00 PM IST on February 14.
MI Emirates and Gulf Giants were two best teams in the league stage and deservingly will feature in the Qualifier 1. MI had a great run in initial games, however, once Nicholas Pooran and Fazalhaq Farooqi departed, the team lost form. MI Emirates will head in the Qualifier 1 after losing two back to back matches.
Gulf Giants, on the other hand, picked up form after a sluggish start. The team hit a purple patch and won four back to back games and thus qualifying for the playoffs. The winner of this game will reach the final while the loser will play the winner of Eliminator.
MI Emirates vs Gulf Giants 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.
EMI vs GUL Match Toss Prediction
Captains would prefer to chase for obvious dew reasons. However, in recent games, teams have managed to defend despite dew. But still, it will be a tough call to bat first.
EMI vs GUL Pitch Report
The pitch has lost pace and batting is not easy. The ball is not coming on nicely and spinners and bowlers who use cutters have dominated. A score of 170 can be tough to chase.
Abu Dhabi Weather Report
The temperature will range between 24 and 19 degrees. There will be some clouds around but rain is not a threat. Humidity will be 73 per cent.
Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for MI Emirates vs Gulf Giants, Qualifier ILT20 2024
MI Emirates Team News & Playing 11
EMI Team News
MI Emirates don’t have many backups available. The team has suffered because of the loss of Nicholas Pooran and Fazalhaq Farooqi, the two top performers for the team. Kusal Perera played as an impact in the last game and he should return to playing XI, with Rayudu coming in as impact player.
EMI Key Players
- Muhammad Waseem - Muhammad Waseem will be a key player for MI Emirates. He has been out of form in the last couple of games, however, overall he has been brilliant. He has scored 264 runs in 10 games and will be eyeing a big performance in the Qualifier 1.
- Kusal Perera - Kusal Perera has been top notch as well. The Sri Lankan batter has consistently done well for the team in the tournament, scoring 277 runs in just eight games. Runs from Perera are must for MI.
- Waqar Salamkheil - The left arm spinner has troubled the best batters with his mystery spin and will hold the key for MI Emirates in the bowling department.
EMI Team Form
MI Emirates have lost some form since the departure of Pooran and Fazalhaq .The team will head into the Qualifier 1 after two back to back defeats.
MI Emirates Predicted Playing 11
Muhammad Waseem, Andre Fletcher, Dan Mousley, Dwayne Bravo, Kieron Pollard (c), Kusal Perera (wk), Jordan Thompson, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, Trent Boult, Muhammad Rohid Khan, Waqar Salamkheil, Ambati Rayudu (SUB)
Gulf Giants Team News & Playing 11
GUL Team News
The Giants have been in great form in the last few games and come into the Qualifier on back of four back to back wins. The team is almost certain to go in with an unchanged playing XI from their last league game.
GUL Key Players
- Chris Lynn - Chris Lynn is a game changer for Gulf Giants. The last two outings have not been great but he is a match winner on his day. Lynn is one of the leading run scorers of the tournament with 266 runs in eight games.
- James Vince - James Vince has regained the lost form when it matters the most. Vince scored a crucial fifty in the last game vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders. Against MI Emirates, he scored 59. He is the leading run scorer of the tournament with 298 runs.
- Chris Jordan - Jordan has been magnificent. Against Knight Riders, Jordan bowled a four run 19th over that turned the game in favour of Giants. Overall, he picked 2 wickets for 22 runs. This season, Jordan has taken 11 wickets in nine games.
GUL Team Form
The Giants have peaked at the right moment in ILT20 2024. The team has picked wins in their last four games.
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 vs Gulf Giants Head to Head
Gulf Giants won both games against MI in the previous season. This edition, both teams have managed to win one game.
EMI vs GUL Head to Head Stats in T20s
| |
Matches Played |
EMI Won |
GUL Won |
Tie |
No Result |
| Overall |
4 |
1 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
| Last 5 |
4 |
1 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
MI Emirates vs Gulf Giants Betting Odds
MI Emirates are favourites to win on betting platforms. This is going to be a close game but Emirates, having done so well in league stage, start as favourites on betting sites.
Who will win MI Emirates vs Gulf Giants T20 Match?
We suggest backing Gulf Giants to win. The Giants have form and momentum on their side. Also, players like Vince, Lynn and Hetmyer are in great form. The bowling also looks solid, with Jordan and Muzarabani doing well. Yes, they are a bit weak in the spin department but overall the strength of the team looks better than a depleted MI.
🏆 MI Emirates vs Gulf Giants Prediction
Gulf Giants can be backed as favourites. MI have lost two of their top performers – Nicholas Pooran and Fazalhaq Farooqi, and the replacements have failed to replicate their performance. Giants, on the other hand, have found form and come good into the match after four back to back wins. The likes of Lynn, Vince and Hetmyer are in good form that gives Giants an edge. Back Gulf Giants to win.
Gulf Giants to beat MI Emirates
Feb 14, 2024
20:00 IST / 14:30 GMT
Sheikh Zayed Stadium - Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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