Abu Dhabi T10 League 2021, Final: DG vs DB Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing 11, Pitch Report and Injury Update

Preview:

Two of the most powerful sides in this tournament, Deccan Gladiators and Delhi Bulls are going to face each other in the Final of the Abu Dhabi T10 League 2021 on Saturday (December 4). Deccan Gladiators have backed themselves after losing a straight match against Northern Warriors by 8 runs. They defeated Delhi Bulls in the first qualifier match by defending a total of 139 runs in the allotted 10 overs. They will be looking to continue the same trend in the upcoming match as well.

Talking about Delhi Bulls, they bounced back well in this tournament after losing their first qualifier match against Deccan Gladiators by 17 runs. In the second qualifier match, Delhi Bulls showed their best against one of the strong teams, Team Abu Dhabi, as they bowled the opposition out for 60 runs. It’s clearly evident that they have got some match-winners who have the capability to change the match at any point in time. Hence, both teams will be looking to show their best in the finals on Saturday.

Match Details:

Deccan Gladiators vs Delhi Bulls, Final

Venue: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi

Date & Time: 4th December at 9:30 PM IST and 8:00 PM Local Time

Live Streaming: FanCode

Pitch Report:

It’s a typical chasing venue and there would be no room for error for the bowlers especially in the second half of the match. It’s a batter’s paradise, where they can switch to top gear from the ball one. Going with the flow, whoever wins the toss should bowl first.

Probable Playing XIs for DG vs DB:

Deccan Gladiators:

Tom Kohler Cadmore, Tom Moores (wk), Andre Russell, David Wiese, Wanindu Hasaranga, Wahab Riaz (c), Odean Smith, Sultan Ahmed, Najibullah Zadran, Anwar Ali, Tymal Mills

Delhi Bulls:

Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Eoin Morgan, Dwayne Bravo (c), Romario Shepherd, Dominic Drakes, Fazal Haq, Shiraz Ahmed, Sherfane Rutherford, Adil Rashid, Chandrapaul Hemraj, Ravi Rampaul

Top picks for DG vs DB Dream11 Match:

Top Picks – Deccan Gladiators

Andre Russell is expected to open the innings for Deccan Gladiators in the upcoming match as well. In his previous outing, the right-handed all-rounder scored 39 off 14 balls and also scalped 2 wickets for his team.

Odean Smith has also shown some fierce hitting in the first qualifier against Delhi Bulls. He added 30 runs from just 11 balls and picked up a wicket for his side.

Top Picks – Delhi Bulls

Rahmanullah Gurbaz has been phenomenal for Delhi Bulls in this tournament. He is the second-highest run-getter having mustered 329 runs in 11 matches at an average of 29.90 with a strike rate of well above 210.

Dominic Drakes is the leading wicket-taker in the ongoing tournament. He has scalped 19 wickets at an average of 8.52 and has an economy well below 9.

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for DG vs DB Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Tom Moores, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (C), Tom Kohler Cadmore, Sherfane Rutherford, Eoin Morgan, Andre Russell, Wanindu Hasaranga (VC), Dominic Drakes, Odean Smith, Shiraz Ahmed, Fazal Haq

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for DG vs DB Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Najibullah Zadran, Tom Kohler Cadmore, Chandrapaul Hemraj (VC), Andre Russell (C), David Wiese, Dominic Drakes, Romario Shepherd, Odean Smith, Tymal Mills, Adil Rashid

DG vs DB Risky Captaincy Choices:

Odean Smith has accumulated 139 runs in 11 matches at a fabulous average of 46.33 and also has 9 wickets to his name. It’s worth a risk and you can pick him as your fantasy team skipper.

Romario Shepherd has been outstanding with his all-round performances in this tournament. He has scored 133 runs at an average of 43.33 and scalped 7 wickets as well. You can take a risk by picking him as your fantasy team skipper.

Player you should avoid:

Anwar Ali has featured in 7 matches for Deccan Gladiators and scored 65 runs at an average of 13. It’s better to avoid him while making your fantasy teams.

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Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.