Gulf Giants vs MI Emirates Match Details
Match: Gulf Giants vs MI Emirates, Qualifier 2 | ILT20 2023
Date: Friday, 10 February 2023
Time: 19:00 (GMT+5) / 19:30 (GMT+5.5) / 20:00 (GMT+6)
Format: T20
Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
Gulf Giants vs MI Emirates Preview
- While chasing a 179-target against Desert Vipers in Qualifier 1, Gulf Giants were bowled out for 159 runs.
- In the Eliminator game, Kieron Pollard’s MI Emirates absolutely thrashed the Capitals.
- While the MI Emirates have not yet won a game in Dubai, Gulf Giants have won three of their five games there.
MI Emirates and Gulf Giants will face off at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. On Friday, February 10, at 18:00 local time, the 2023 ILT20 Qualifier 2 begins.
The Giants barely dropped a single match during the group stage, but in Wednesday’s Match 31, Qualifier 1, the Desert Vipers shocked everyone by defeating them. The Giants defeated MI Emirates in their last two encounters, with one game being called off due to weather and the other being won by five wickets.
MI Emirates is just one game away from the ILT20 tournament final after defeating Dubai Capitals by eight wickets with 20 balls left on Thursday in the Eliminator. Rashid Khan arrived from the SA20 to participate in the Eliminator for the first time.
Gulf Giants vs MI Emirates Weather Report, Toss Prediction, and Pitch Report
There won’t be any chance of rain right now, making for comfortable playing conditions. The 21-degree Celsius mark will be reached by the temperature. There will be 50 per cent humidity.
65 of the 109 domestic T20 games played here have been won by teams batting second. In games played at night, batting second makes it simpler to score runs. And on this field, every team chooses to bowl first after winning the toss.
The Dubai International Cricket Stadium will host the game. At this location, the batting surface is still favourable and has lots of velocities. Expect a par score between 165 and 175 points.
Gulf Giants Team News & Probable Playing XIs
At number three, Colin de Grandhomme ought to be more assertive. The lower and middle orders are greatly strengthened by Hetmyer, David Wiese, and Carlos Brathwaite. Hettmyer will be essential in that capacity because it is unlikely that he will succeed as a finisher. The three bowlers to watch out for in this team are Wiese, Chris Jordan, and Dominic Drakes.
Recent form – L W W W NR
Gulf Giants’ Probable XI
James Vince (c), Tom Banton (wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Chris Lynn, Carlos Brathwaite, David Wiese, Colin de Grandhomme, Aayan Afzal Khan, Chris Jordan, Dominic Drakes, and Sanchit Sharma.
MI Emirates Team News & Probable Playing XIs
Rashid Khan is in excellent form, and MI Emirates’ success will depend heavily on him. Nicholas Pooran, a match-winner who has also been dependable in the middle order, is another member of this team. But Pollard must be ready for his bowlers’ performance to fall short of expectations. This field’s surface is excellent for batting. In the bowling attack, Bravo is particularly more exposed. Boult, Farooqi, and Rashid Khan all play significant roles.
Recent form – W L W L W
MI Emirates’ Probable XI
Kieron Pollard (c), Lorcan Tucker (wk), Muhammad Waseem, Andre Fletcher, Dan Mousley, Nicholas Pooran, Dwayne Bravo, Trent Boult, Zahoor Khan, Rashid Khan, and Fazalhaq Farooqi.
Gulf Giants vs MI Emirates Head-to-Head Stats (Last 5 matches)
| Team | Won | Lost | Abandoned |
| Gulf Giants | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| MI Emirates | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Gulf Giants vs MI Emirates – Qualifier 2, Dream 11
Wicket-keeper
- Nicholas Pooran (vc)
- Lorcan Tucker
Batters
- Chris Lynn
- James Vince
- Shimron Hetmyer (c)
All-Rounder
- Colin de Grandhomme
- David Wiese
Bowlers
- Trent Boult
- Chris Jordan
- Rashid Khan
- Fazalhaq Farooqi
Gulf Giants vs MI Emirates Prediction
Winning the toss
- MI Emirates
Top batsman
- Gulf Giants – James Vince
- MI Emirates – Kieron Pollard
Top bowler
- Gulf Giants – Chris Jordan
- MI Emirates – Rashid Khan
Most sixes
- Gulf Giants – Shimron Hetmyer
- MI Emirates – Kieron Pollard
Player of the Match
- MI Emirates – Kieron Pollard
Team Scores Batting First
- Gulf Giants – 170+
- MI Emirates – 180+
MI Emirates is the favourite to win this match.
This matchup on Friday should be fantastic because the winner will face Desert Vipers in the championship game on Sunday. Despite their erratic play throughout the competition, MI Emirates now appear to be legitimate title contenders thanks to the addition of Rashid Khan. The batting and bowling staffs of the Gulf Giants are all of the high calibres. We anticipate a competitive game and are supporting MI Emirates to prevail.