ILT20 2023: Match 27, VIP vs GUL Match Prediction – Who will win today’s ILT20 match between VIP vs GUL?

League leaders Desert Vipers (VIP) will take on the Gulf Giants (GUL) in a top-of-the-table clash of the ongoing ILT20 2023 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Saturday, February 4. Desert Vipers have lost just two games in the competition so far, with one of those coming against the Gulf Giants in the reverse fixture.

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Meanwhile, The Gulf Giants have lost just a solitary game in the ongoing season and have been a bit unlucky as two of their games were washed out due to rain. A win for the Giants in the upcoming fixture will see them topple their opponents at the top of the points table by the virtue of a superior net run rate. 

VIP vs GUL Match Details

Desert Vipers vs Gulf Giants, Match 27, ILT20 2023

Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai

Date & Time: February 4, 3:30 PM IST

Telecast & Live Streaming: Zee Network, ZEE5

DUB vs VIP Pitch report

The surface in Dubai has seen a fair amount of high scores in the inaugural edition of the tournament with the team batting first usually having an advantage in the games at this venue. The team winning the toss would be inclined to bat first at this venue.

DUB vs VIP Probable Playing XIs

Desert Vipers (VIP):

Rohan Mustafa, Alex Hales, Colin Munro (c), Sam Billings (wk), Sherfane Rutherford, Wanindu Hasaranga, Tom Curran, Gus Atkinson, Luke Wood, Sheldon Cottrell, Shiraz Ahmed

Gulf Giants (GUL):

James Vince (c), Chris Lynn, Tom Banton (wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Aayan Afzal Khan, David Wiese, Gerhard Erasmus, Rehan Ahmed, Chris Jordan, Dominic Drakes, Sanchit Sharma

DUB vs VIP Probable Top Performers

Probable best batter of the Match

Sherfane Rutherford:

While the crowd were expecting to watch another masterclass in batting from Alex Hales, it was Sherfane Rutherford who outshone the Englishman with an explosive innings after a top-order collapse in the previous encounter. Rutherford's trailblazing half-century was the decisive factor in the match, as his side went on to win the game by 22 runs.

Probable best bowler of the Match

Chris Jordan:

The veteran English bowler has been instrumental in Gulf Giant's success in the tournament so far. The 34-year-old is the leading wicket-taker in the competition, accounting for 13 scalps in just six outings for high-flying Gulf Giants.

Today's Match Prediction: Team batting first to win the match

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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.

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