Sharjah Warriors vs Desert Vipers, ILT 2023, Today Match Prediction 31 January 2023

sw vs dv Match Prediction & Analysis

Sharjah Warriors will be looking to continue their winning momentum when they take on Desert Vipers in the twenty-third match of International League T20, 2023 played at Sharjah Cricket Stadium in Sharjah.

In the previous match, Sharjah Warriors registered four-wicket win over Abu Dhabi Knight Riders. With this result, Sharjah Warriors have managed to win three matches on the bounce in the tournament.

On the other hand, Desert Vipers suffered comprehensive defeat at the hands of MI Emirates. Skipper Colin Munro will be hoping that the side can raise their game with bat and ball in this contest.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Sharjah Warriors Preview

In the batting department, the side will be depending on the likes of Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, captain Joe Denly, Marcus Stoinis and Adam Hose to provide the bulk of the runs.

In the previous match, opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz showcased some fight with the bat for Warriors and finished the innings with the top-score of 56 runs off 39 balls with the help of six boundaries and two sixes.

In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Naveen Ul Haq, Junaid Siddique, Paul Walter, Noor Ahmed and Muhammad Jawadullah to crucial breakthroughs.

In the previous match, Paul Walter was the best bowler on display for Warriors and claimed 2 for 29 in his four overs.

Sharjah Warriors Predicted Playing XI:

Colin Munro (c), Sam Billings (wk), Rohan Mustafa, Alex Hales,Sherfane Rutherford, Benny Howell, Mark Watt, Tom Curran, Luke Wood, Shiraz Ahmed, Matheesha Pathirana

Sharjah Warriors Actual Playing XI:

Muhammad Jawad Ullah, Tom Kohler Cadmore, Marcus Stoinis, Paul Walter, Noor Ahmad, Adam Hose, Junaid Siddique, Joe Denly, Mohammad Nabi, Naveen ul Haq, Rahmanullah Gurbaz

Desert Vipers Preview

Despite losing their previous match, Vipers are lying at second position in the league table. In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of Rohan Mustafa, Alex Hales, Colin Munro, Sam Billings, Sherfane Rutherford and Benny Howell to provide the bulk of the runs.

In the previous match, Desert Vipers failed to get going in their innings and were dismissed for a paltry score of 84 runs.

In the bowling department, the side will be depending on the likes of Luke Wood, Mark Watt, Wanindu Hasaranga, Tom Curran, and Matheesha Pathirana to provide crucial breakthroughs.

In the previous match, Tom Curran conceded more than 60 runs and claimed 2 wickets in his four overs.

Desert Vipers Predicted Playing XI:

Rohan Mustafa, Alex Hales, Colin Munro (c), Sam Billings (wk), Sherfane Rutherford, Benny Howell, Mark Watt, Tom Curran, Luke Wood, Shiraz Ahmed, Matheesha Pathirana

Desert Vipers Actual Playing XI:

Alex Hales, Rohan Mustafa, Luke Wood, Benny Howell, Colin Munro, Sheldon Cottrell, Sheraz Piya, Gus Atkinson, Sherfane Rutherford, Sam Billings, Wanidu Hasaranga

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

The wicket prepared for Sharjah will be full of runs and favor the batsmen. The bowlers will need to toil hard to get wickets on this surface. The weather forecast for the game is going to be sunny intervals with gentle breeze.

Venue Details

Sharjah Cricket Stadium in Sharjah is going to host the 23rd match of the 2023 International League between Sharjah Warriors and Desert Vipers.

Both the teams have lost their matches played at this venue.

Toss: To Bat

Both the sides will be looking to win the toss, bat first and post a score in excess of 185 runs. The previous two matches played at Sharjah have been won by side batting second.