Get ready for an electrifying encounter as Gulf Giants (GUL) square off against Sharjah Warriors (SJH) in Match 22 of the International League T20 2024 at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai. Both teams enter this clash with a shared history, having played once before, where Gulf Giants emerged victorious. In the ongoing tournament, Gulf Giants have displayed their prowess in six matches, securing victories in two encounters. Sharjah Warriors, on the other hand, have also played six matches and managed to register victories in three contests.

Gulf Giants faced a formidable challenge in their recent outing against Desert Vipers, where they posted a total of 160 runs for the loss of seven wickets in 20 overs. However, the Vipers managed to chase down the target in 17 overs with six wickets in hand. The batting prowess of Shimron Hetmyer and Chris Lynn, who scored 40 and 31 runs respectively, will be crucial in setting up a competitive total. Zohaib Zubair was among the wickets, taking two important scalps.

Sharjah Warriors, in their previous game against MI Emirates, faced a stern test, posting 129 runs for the loss of 10 wickets in 20 overs. However, MI Emirates chased down the target with ease in just 11 overs, losing only two wickets. Sean Williams and Johnson Charles made noteworthy contributions with the bat, scoring 35 and 29 runs respectively. James Fuller picked up a wicket, but it wasn’t enough to thwart MI Emirates’ dominant performance.

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The pitch at Dubai International Stadium is conducive to batting, offering friendly conditions for pacers. Chasing is the preferred strategy on this surface.