Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Gulf Giants, ILT 2023, Today Match Prediction 15 January 2023

adkr vs ggt Match Prediction & Analysis

Host Abu Dhabi Knight Riders will be looking to get back to winning ways when they take on Gulf Giants in the third match of the 2023 International League T20 at Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium on Sunday.

In the previous match, Abu Dhabi Knight Riders suffered comprehensive defeat at the hands of Dubai Capitals. Skipper Sunil Narine will be hoping that the side can learn from their mistakes and put in an Improved performance with bat and ball against Gulf Giants.

On the other hand, Skipper James Vince will be hoping that Giants can kick-start their campaign on a winning note.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Abu Dhabi Knight Riders Preview

In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of Colin Ingram, Brandon King, Sunil Narine, Andre Russell and Paul Stirling to deliver the bulk of the runs.

In the previous match, opener Paul Stirling was the lone warrior with the bat for Knight Riders and finished the innings with the top-score of 54 runs off 38 balls with the help of five boundaries and two sixes.

Besides Stirling, the whole batting lineup registered single-digit scores to see Knight Riders score 114 runs for the loss of nine wickets in their full quota of overs.

In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Ravi Rampaul, Akeal Hosein, Sunil Narine and Andre Russell to provide timely breakthroughs.

In the previous match, Ravi Rampaul and Ali Khan bowled well and claimed two wickets apiece.

Abu Dhabi Knight Riders Predicted Playing XI:

Paul Stirling, Sunil Narine (c), Brandon King, Colin Ingram, Fahad Nawaz, Andre Russell, Zawar Farid, Connor Esterhuizen (wk), Akeal Hosein, Ravi Rampaul, Ali Khan

Abu Dhabi Knight Riders Actual Playing XI:

Brandon King, Matiullah Khan, Colin Ingram, Zawar Farid, Akeal Hosein, Paul Stirling, Ali Khan, Ravi Rampaul, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Connor Esterhuizen

Gulf Giants Preview

The franchise will be looking to play their best combination for their opening fixture against Abu Dhabi Knight Riders.

In the batting department, the side will be depending on the likes of James Vince, Chris Lynn, Shimron Hetmyer, David Wiese and Liam Dawson to provide crucial breakthroughs.

In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Richard Gleeson, Chris Jordan, Liam Dawson, and Qais Ahmed to provide timely breakthroughs.

Gulf Giants Predicted Playing XI:

James Vince (captain),Tom Banton (wk), Chris Lynn, Shimron Hetmyer, David Wiese, Liam Dawson, Ollie Pope, Chris Jordan, Qais Ahmed, Richaed Gleeson, Dominic Drakes.

Gulf Giants Actual Playing XI:

Chris Jordan, Shimron Hetmyer, Sanchit Sharma, Gerhard Erasmus, David Wiese, Ollie Pope, Richard Gleeson, Rehan Ahmed, James Vince, Liam Dawson, Aayan Khan

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

The wicket at Sheikh Zayed Stadium will be excellent for batting with some help for the bowlers. The weather forecast for the game on Sunday.

Venue Details

Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi is going to host the 3rd match of International League T20 2023 between Abu Dhabi Knight Riders and Gulf Giants.

Toss: To Bat

Both the sides will be looking to win the toss, bat first and post a competitive score of 175 runs on the board. The average first innings score at the venue is around 135 runs.