GG vs ADKR Match Preview

On Saturday afternoon at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, the Gulf Giants will face the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders in Match 28 of the 2024 International League T20. Both teams have already qualified for the playoffs, with the Giants in second place and the Knight Riders in third. Gulf Giants enter this match having defeated Sharjah Warriors, Dubai Capitals, and MI Emirates in their previous three games, so the pressure should be off with progression to the next stage already secured. Prior to their 7-wicket loss to Sharjah Warriors on Wednesday, the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders had won three games in row. However, they will treat it as a blip.

GG vs ADKR Match Details

Gulf Giants vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders – 28th Match

Venue: Dubai Cricket Stadium – Dubai

Date & Time: 10th February 2024 at 04:00 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 W W L L
ADKR ( Abu Dhabi Knight Riders )	L W W W L

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.

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GG vs ADKR Probable Playing XIs:

Gulf Giants Probable Playing XIs

James Vince, Jordan Cox, Shimron Hetmyer, Gerhard Erasmus, Jamie Smith (wk), Jamie Overton, Dominic Drakes, Chris Jordan, Aayan Afzal Khan, Zuhaib Zubair, Blessing Muzarabani

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 – The 32 year old has represented England across all three formats but is now recognised as a specialist in short formats. He hit seven fours and one six in his last innings.
• Blessing Muzarabani – The tall Zimbabwean pace bowler is a regular wicket taker in white ball cricket and he got the big wicket of Kusal Perera against MI Emirates.

Top Picks – Abu Dhabi Knight Riders

• Joe Clarke – The top order Englishman has scored over 4500 T20 runs and has hit four hundreds along with 27 half-centuries.
• Sunil Narine – Although the skipper went wicketless in the last match he bowled very well and returned figures of 0/14 from 4 overs.

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:

This should be a fascinating match in Dubai on Saturday afternoon, with a pitch that will suit all types of bowlers. Although the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders have some destructive T20 batters, the Gulf Giants have the players who have scored the most points in the last week. We expect the Gulf Giants to win. Considering the team combination, Gulf Giants is expected to win this match.