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ILT20 Qualifier 1: MI Emirates go against Gulf Giants

Wednesday, 14-Feb-2024, 08:02 AM
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In the Qualifier 1 of the ILT20 Tournament, MI Emirates will be squaring off against Gulf Giants on Wednesday at Dubai International Cricket Stadium. MI Emirates have run a hugely successful campaign this time around with their six victories out of ten games.

They have also suffered four defeats, but they maintained their momentum to continue on the top position in the points table. They have 12 points along with the positive NRR of +1.469. 

On the other hand, Gulf Giants also boast similar figures, having won six games out of their ten games. They have lost four games as they sit on the second position in the points table with 12 points and the positive NRR of +0.386. 

MI Emirates played their last game against Dubai Capitals wherein they lost by 19 runs, while Gulf Giants will enter this game on the back of a win in their last game against Abu Dhabi Knight Riders. Both teams will be eying the final spot as they clash with each other. 

MI Emirates Probable XI: Muhammad Waseem, Andre Fletcher, Dan Mousley, Dwayne Bravo, Kieron Pollard (c), Chris Benjamin (wk), Jordan Thompson, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, Trent Boult, Muhammad Rohid Khan, Waqar Salamkheil, Kusal Perera

Gulf Giants Probable XI: James Vince (c), Jordan Cox, Chris Lynn, Shimron Hetmyer, Gerhard Erasmus, Jamie Smith (wk), Jamie Overton, Dominic Drakes, Chris Jordan, Aayan Afzal Khan, Zuhaib Zubair

 

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