ILT20 2023: Match 24, EMI vs GUL Match Prediction – Who will win today’s ILT20 match between EMI vs GUL?

After thrashing Desert Vipers in their last game, MI Emirates (EMI) will next challenge the Gulf Giants (GUL) on February 1 at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. The Kieron Pollard-led side are currently third on the ILT20 points table after seven games while their opponents, Gulf Giants have played some tremendous cricket throughout the season and are currently leading the chart. Thus, when these two sides eventually meet, it is going to be a spectacle for the fans.

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Batting first in the previous match, MI Emirates posted 241 runs on board after 20 overs. Their top order wrecked havoc against the Vipers as Muhammad Waseem scored 86 off 44 deliveries while his partner smashed 50 off 39 deliveries. Skipper Kieron Pollard later joined the party, scoring 50 off just 19 deliveries. Dan Mousley too, played a scintillating cameo of 31 runs off 17 deliveries.

The bowlers in the second innings matched the performance of the batters as they dismissed the Vipers for only 84 runs. Fazalhaq Farooqi picked up three wickets, giving away just 13 runs off his three overs while Zahoor Khan and Imran Tahir picked up two wickets to demolish Vipers’ batting. Thus, they will be highly confident ahead of their next match.

Coming to the Giants, their last two games of the season were called off due to rain. They have lost only one match so far in the season and thus, the team will be hoping to do well against Mumbai and establish their authority at the top of the table. Their batting in the last match was pretty average and that is what they need to work on at the moment.

Match Details

MI Emirates vs Gulf Giants, Match 24, ILT20 2023

Venue: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi

Date & Time: February 1, 7:30 PM IST

Telecast & Live Streaming: Zee Network, ZEE5

Pitch report

The surface in Abu Dhabi has been great for the batters. It is a high-scoring venue and thus, anything above 180 will be a good score on this wicket. The captain winning the toss should elect to bowl first.

Probable Playing XIs for GUL vs EMI:

Gulf Giants (GUL):

Tom Banton(w), James Vince(c), Chris Lynn, Rehan Ahmed, Shimron Hetmyer, David Wiese, Liam Dawson, Aayan Afzal Khan, Chris Jordan, Sanchit Sharma, Richard Gleeson

MI Emirates (EMI):

Muhammad Waseem, Andre Fletcher, Lorcan Tucker(w), Kieron Pollard(c), Najibullah Zadran, Dan Mousley, Dwayne Bravo, Trent Boult, Imran Tahir, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Zahoor Khan

Probable Top Performers

Probable best batter of the Match: Kieron Pollard

The skipper Kieron Pollard has been sensational throughout the season. In six matches, the 35-year-old has scored 275 runs at a jaw-dropping strike rate of 188.35. He is currently the third-leading run-scorer of the tournament and if he manages to keep up with the same kind of performances, MI Emirates can dream of lifting the trophy at the end of the season.

Probable best bowler of the Match: Chris Jordan

Gulf Giants' Chris Jordan has been impressive with the ball. The England international has picked up 10 wickets from five matches and is currently the leading wicket-taker of the tournament.

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