GG vs ADKR Match Preview

The Abu Dhabi Knight Riders will face the Gulf Giants in the 16th match of ILT20 season two. The match will take place at Abu Dhabi’s Sheikh Zayed Stadium and will begin at 8:00 PM IST on January 31. So far, the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders have performed below par. They played five games, winning two and losing three. The team lost by eight wickets to MI Emirates. Meanwhile, the Gulf Giants have played four games, winning two and losing two. The Giants defeated the Delhi Capitals in their last game. They held Capitals to a subpar score of 132-7.

GG vs ADKR Match Details

Gulf Giants vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders – 16th Match

Venue: Sheikh Zayed Stadium – Abu Dhabi

Date & Time: 31th January 2024 at 08:00 PM IST 

Live Streaming: JioCinema

GG vs ADKR Venue Stats

Avg 1st inn score	180
Avg 2nd inn score	177
Win% batting 1st	52
Win% batting 2nd	48

GG vs ADKR Pitch Report

Spinners will be capable to cause problems on this pitch, but pace bowlers will do the same. Any score above 185 in the first innings will be difficult to chase down.

GG vs ADKR Weather Report

There is no chance of rain interrupting play, and the temperature will not drop below 27 degrees throughout the match.

GG vs ADKR Last Five Matches

GG ( Gulf Giants )	W L W L W
ADKR ( Abu Dhabi Knight Riders )	L W L L W

GG vs ADKR Head-to-Head Stats

	Matches Played	GG Won	ADKR Won	Tie	NR
Overall	2	1	0	0	1
Last 5	2	1	0	0	1

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

Also Read: James Neesham sidelined for SA20 2024

GG vs ADKR Probable Playing XIs:

Gulf Giants Probable Playing XIs

Jamie Smith (wk), James Vince (c), Jordan Cox, Shimron Hetmyer, Usman Khan, Carlos Brathwaite, Dominic Drakes, Chris Jordan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Zuhaib Zubair, Richard Gleeson, Chris Lynn

Abu Dhabi Knight Riders Probable Playing XIs

Alishan Sharafu, Joe Clarke (WK), Sam Hain, Michael Pepper, Laurie Evans, Imad Wasim, Andre Russell, David Willey, Sunil Narine (c), Matiullah Khan Marchant de Lange/ Joshua Little, Ali Khan

Topmost Picks for GG vs ADKR Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Gulf Giants

• James Vince – James Vince played a 28 run innings vs Dubai Capitals. Vince started the ILT20 2024 with knocks of 45 and 52 in first two games. He has been consistent so a big innings should be loading for him.
• Mujeeb Ur Rahman – Mujeeb ur Rahman can he a trump card for Giants. Mujeeb has not got many wickets so far as dew has made life tough for spinners, however, given the quality of Mujeeb.

Top Picks – Abu Dhabi Knight Riders

• Laurie Evans – Laurie Evans is a match winner with the bat. He scored 67 against Dubai Capitals, however, has not got enough balls to face in the following games.
• Sunil Narine – Sunil Narine has been brilliant in the tournament. He hasn’t taken many wickets but has been very economical. Narine has five wickets to his name so far but at an incredible economy of just around six.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for GG vs ADKR Dream11 Team:

Jordan Cox, James Vince, Chris Lynn, Sam Hain, Laurie Evans, Andre Russell, David Willey, Sunil Narine(VC), Carlos Brathwaite(C), Richard Gleeson, Chris Jordan

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for GG vs ADKR Dream11 Team:

Jordan Cox, James Vince(VC), Chris Lynn, Michael Pepper, Laurie Evans, Andre Russell(C), David Willey, Sunil Narine, Carlos Brathwaite, Richard Gleeson, Chris Jordan

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Andre Russell, Carlos Brathwaite

Vice-captain – Sunil Narine, James Vince

Wicketkeeper – Jordan Cox

GG vs ADKR Probable Winners:

Gulf Giants are the favourites to win. The team has played some good cricket. James Vince, Chris Lynn, and Jordan Cox have all been in good batting form, and the team has also done well with the ball. The Knight Riders have struggled to maintain consistency this season. Gulf Giants are our favourites. Considering the team combination, Gulf Giants is expected to win this match.