Deccan Gladiators vs Delhi Bulls, ABD T10 2021-22, Today Match Prediction 03 December 2021

deg vs dbl Match Prediction & Analysis

The Abu Dhabi T10 league, the shortest format of cricket, was started in 2017. There were initially 8 teams playing and was reduced to 5 in 2019. Coming to the match, Deccan Gladiators and Delhi Bulls have made it to Qualifier 1 by putting in the hard yards in the league stage. Both the teams won 7 matches each in their group stage and have qualified as the top two teams based on the superior net run rates.

Interestingly, the third team in the group, Team Abu Dhabi, too had the same number of wins as these two teams but due to not so great run rate, they would be playing Eliminator. That's how close the league stage got in this season. Both the teams have top quality players. So, one can expect a cracker of a contest between these two sides.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Deccan Gladiators Preview

The Deccan Gladiators have been sensational in the ongoing tournament thanks to their balance of the side. They have exceptional top order and a series of all-rounders in the middle that constitute the core of the lineup. They're well led by their captain Wahab Riaz, who has also shined with the ball. Earlier in the group stage, Deccan Gladiators had the last laugh in both the matches against their opponent with comfortable wins in both the matches. They beat them by 9 wickets with 16 balls to spare in the first faceoff and then beat them by 8 wickets with 23 balls to spare in the second faceoff in the ongoing season.

This must boost their confidence going into Qualifier 1. Wanindu Hasaranga, Tymal Mills, Andre Russell, David Weise and Wahab Riaz are all wicket-takers and the top order has the firepower with the likes of Kohler-Cadmore, Odean Smith, Andre Russell and Tom Banton. Najibullah and Wiese can bat at any position and take the game away from the opposition. They are looking well balanced and will try to execute their plans in this important game of the season against the Delhi Bulls.

Key Players: Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Wanindu Hasaranga, Tymal Mills and Andre Russell.

Deccan Gladiators Predicted Playing XI:

Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Tom Banton, Tom Moores (WK), Andre Russell, Najibullah Zadran, Odean Smith, David Wise, Wanindu Hasaranga, Wahab Riaz (C), Sultan Ahmed, Tymal Mills.

Deccan Gladiators Actual Playing XI:

David Wiese, Najibullah Zadran, Tymal Mills, Sultan Ahmed, Anwar Ali, Tom Moores, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Andre Russell, Wanidu Hasaranga, Wahab Riaz, Odean Smith

Delhi Bulls Preview

The Delhi bulls have been a team to reckon with this year. It has a star-studded lineup with the likes of Dwayne Bravo, Dominic Drakes, Mohammad Hafeez, Rahmanullah Gurbaaz, Adil Rashid and so on on the side. Their top order has firepower in the form of Rahmanullah Gurbaaz, Luke Wright, Sherfane Rutherford and Dominic Drakes. Their bowling unit is gold too with the likes of Adil Rashid - who took hattrick in the last league match, Akeal Hossain and so on. Much like Deccan Gladiators, they too have won 7 out of their 10 games and qualified with a superior run rate.

Delhi Bulls might've lost both their games in the ongoing tournament against Deccan Gladiators. But they can't be taken lightly. In the previous seasons, they've had the upper hand against their opponent. They had pulled off a win in the last season by 8 wickets with 11 balls to spare and in 2019 by 7 wickets with 3 balls to spare. Both the teams would be looking forward to making it into the finals with the first shot and that would lead to a terrific contest between the bat and the ball.

Key Players: Rahmatullah Gurbaaz, Dwayne Bravo, Sherfane Rutherford, Dominic Drakes and Adil Rashid.
 

Delhi Bulls Predicted Playing XI:

Rahmatullah Gurbaaz (WK), Luke Wright, Sherfane Rutherford, Dominic Drakes, Eoin Morgan, Mohammad Hafeez, Dwayne Bravo (C), Akeal Hossain, Adil Rashid, Fazal Haque, Shiraz Ahmed.

Delhi Bulls Actual Playing XI:

Dwayne Bravo, Nyeem Young, Eoin Morgan, Shiraz Ahmed, Chandrapaul Hemraj, Sherfane Rutherford, Fazalhaq Farooqi, AU Rashid, Dominic Drakes, Romario Shepherd, Rahmanullah Gurbaz

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

The pitch in Abu Dhabi could pose plenty of challenges to the batters in this match and hence, the slower bowlers could well come in handy.  Dew is expected to play a big role which could prompt the captain to win the toss to bowl first. The maximum and minimum temperatures are predicted to be  29°C and 22 °C respectively.

Venue Details

The game will be played at Sheik Zayed Cricket Stadium based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. It was established in 2004. India recently has been having matches at the UAE due to the COVID-19 scare for the IPL and recently had the cooperation of both Oman and UAE to host the ICC T20 World Cup 2021 where Australia reigned as Champions for the first time in T20 WC history. The venue has a seating capacity of 20,000.

Toss: To Bowl

Overall, 82 matches have been played in this stadium for the T10 league of which about 60% have been won by the team batting second. Thus, it is wise for a captain to choose bowling first if he wins the toss.