Sharjah Warriors vs Gulf Giants, ILT 2023, Today Match Prediction 06 February 2023

sw vs ggt Match Prediction & Analysis

The Gulf Giants will aim to make a grand entry into the playoffs as they take on the Sharjah Warriors in the 30th and the last league game of International League T20, 2023. The Gulf Giants come here with a win against the Desert Vipers and have their confidence high. The Sharjah Warriors lost to the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders in the last game, and they must win this one to reach the next round.  

The Gulf Giants have their confidence high, and the side has won the last two games. They are already into the next round, and they will be able to play freely in this game. The Warriors come into this game with a demoralizing loss against the Knight Riders. It will be interesting to see if they can fight back.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Sharjah Warriors Preview

Moeen Ali's side had a bad day at the office as they went down by five wickets against the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, which was the latter's first win in the season. They are fourth on the points table, sharing the same points with Dubai Capitals. They must win this game to book their spot in the playoffs, and Ali would like to see a determined effort from his players.  

Tom Kohler-Cadmore and Dawid Malan form a strong opening pair, and they would look to offer an electrifying start to the side. Evin Lewis, Moeen Ali, and Marcus Stoinis have the experience, and they would like to use it in this game. Chris Benjamin, Mohammad Nabi, and Chris Woakes add depth to the batting line-up, making it strong.  

The bowling attack shall face a tough challenge in this game. Chris Woakes and Naveen-ul-Haq need to strike early, as the Giants have powerful hitters at the top. Junaid Siddique has been inconsistent and will have to do well in this game. Stoinis, Mohammad Nabi, and Muhammad Jawadullah must do well in the supporting role.  

Sharjah Warriors Predicted Playing XI:

Moeen Ali (c), Tom Kohler-Cadmore (wk), Evin Lewis, Dawid Malan, Marcus Stoinis, Chris Benjamin, Mohammad Nabi, Chris Woakes, Junaid Siddique, Naveen-ul-Haq, Muhammad Jawadullah

Sharjah Warriors Actual Playing XI:

Tom Kohler Cadmore, Marcus Stoinis, Evin Lewis, Noor Ahmad, Junaid Siddique, Chris Woakes, Mohammad Nabi, Muhammad Jawad Ullah, Moeen Ali, Joe Denly, Rahmanullah Gurbaz

Gulf Giants Preview

James Vince's side has sealed its place in the playoffs after their 25-run win over the Desert Vipers in the last game. They sit on top of the points table, and the Giants' skipper will like to keep that with a win. They had lost against the Warriors earlier in the tournament, and Vince would like to even it out and gain momentum ahead of the playoffs.  

Tom Banton and Vince make a strong opening pair, and they will need to set up a big partnership, opening the batting. Chris Lynn can hit the ball cleanly, and he will look to add runs in the middle order with Gerhard Erasmus and Shimron Hetmyer. Carlos Brathwaite and David Wiese add firepower to the lower middle order.  

Bowling has been a worry for the team, and they will like to see tight spells from Carlos Brathwaite and Dominic Drakes in the early overs of the game. David Wiese and Chris Jordan shall have to bowl tight spells in the middle overs, as the Warriors have good batsmen. Aayan Afzal Khan and Erasmus complete a balanced attack.  

Gulf Giants Predicted Playing XI:

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

Gulf Giants Actual Playing XI:

James Vince, Aayan Khan, Tom Helm, Carlos Brathwaite, Gerhard Erasmus, Dominic Drakes, Colin de Grandhomme, Sanchit Sharma, David Wiese, Tom Banton, Qais Ahmad

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

The skies over Sharjah will be clear on February 6, and we expect another warm evening. The wicket is flat, and the batsmen can play their strokes freely. Bowlers have struggled in most of the games at this venue this season. The side batting first would need a score above 180 runs to win at this venue.

Venue Details

Sharjah Cricket Stadium is a small ground and perhaps among the highest-scoring ones in the world when it comes to big scores in T20 cricket. The ground is small, and the outfield is lightning-fast. Batsmen enjoy this surface. There isn't much on this wicket for the fast bowlers and spinners, and they have struggled.

Toss: To Bat

In the last three games, the side batting first has won easily. We have seen big scores being put up in this game regularly. It has been a very difficult venue for the bowlers; hence, both sides would have no hesitation in batting first upon winning the toss.