DEV (Desert Vipers) vs GULF (Gulf Giants) Match Prediction
GULF
48%
Chance of Winning
DEV
52%
T20i
Dubai International Cricket Stadium
Facts:
- In their last four meetings, Gulf Giants lead the tally by 3-1 against Desert Vipers.
- Desert Vipers finished at the second place last season whereas Gulf Giants topped the standings and won the competition.
Desert Vipers vs Gulf Giants Chance of Winning
The title finalists of the previous season will meet again in the 7th game of the competition. Desert Vipers were the runners-up in the previous season of the competition. They lost in the finals against the Gulf Giants. They also ended up second in the table standings with seven wins and three losses. However, the team did not have the best of starts in the competition. They lost their first game against Abu Dhabi Knight Riders by 6 wickets. With a net run rate of -1.196 and no points, the team is placed 5th in the points table.
Gulf Giants topped the points table last season with seven wins and a single loss. They eventually cruised past the knock-out games to win the title. The defending champions began their campaign with a win but lost their next game against MI Emirates by 18 runs. They currently occupy the third place in the points table with 2 points and a net run rate of 0.325.
- Gulf Giants' chance of winning: 48%
- Desert Vipers’ chance of winning: 52%
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Desert Vipers vs Gulf Giants Betting Tips
Gulf Giants to score high before 1st dismissal
Gulf Giants have a very strong opening order in the competition. Last season, the opening line-up revolved around James Vince, Tom Banton and Chris Lynn who managed to post 5, 46, 53 & 25 runs before their first dismissal in the four meetings with Desert Vipers. This season, James Vince and Jamie Smith open for the team and have done a great job so far in the competition. They have played two games and posted 61 & 48 runs before their first dismissal in those outings. Smith and Vince average at 29.50 & 48.50 respectively in the competition and will be expected to carry on the same explosive momentum in the next game.
Match Prediction Best Odds
Desert Vipers vs Gulf Giants Toss Prediction
The cricket pitch at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium offers an equitable platform for both batters and bowlers. Fast bowlers are poised to capitalise on significant swing, especially with the new ball during the early phases of the game. Conversely, spinners may face challenges in gaining a firm grip due to the consistent nature of the pitch. Nevertheless, batters are expected to enjoy an advantage beyond the initial overs for the majority of the match on this track. Teams winning the toss are advised to consider opting for bowling first at this venue.
Weather Report
The temperature will remain between 16-24 degree Celsius on January 24. There is no possibility of rain on game-day.
Desert Vipers Player List
Adam Hose, Alex Hales, Ali Naseer, Azam Khan, Bas de Leede, Colin Munro, Dinesh Chandimal, Gus Atkinson, Luke Wood, Matheesha Pathirana, Michael Jones, Rohan Mustafa, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Sheldon Cottrell, Sherfane Rutherford, Tom Curran, Wanindu Hasaranga
Desert Vipers Predicted XI:
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Dan Lawrence |
All-rounder |
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Alex Hales |
Batter |
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Colin Munro (c) |
Batter |
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Rohan Muustafa |
All-rounder |
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Bas de Leede |
All-rounder |
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Sheldon Cottrell |
Bowler |
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Mohammad Amir |
Bowler |
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Tymal Mills |
Bowler |
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Tanish Suri |
Wicket-keeper |
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Wanindu Hasaranga |
Bowler |
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Adam Hose |
Batter |
Desert Vipers Team Form
Desert Vipers lost their previous game by 6 wickets. They were decent with their batting order but needed to do better in the bowling department.
Gulf Giants Player List
Aayan Afzal Khan, Carlos Brathwaite, Chris Jordan, Chris Lynn, Dominic Drakes, Gerhard Erasmus, Jamie Overton, James Vince, Jamie Smith, Jordan Cox, Karim Janat, Mujeeb-ur-Rahman, Rehan Ahmed, Richard Gleeson, Sanchit Sharma, Saurabh Netravalkar, Shimon Hetmyer
Gulf Giants Predicted XI:
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Aayan Afzal Khan |
Bowler |
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James Vince (c) |
Batter |
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Jordan Cox |
Batter |
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Usman Khan |
Batter |
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Jamie Overton |
All-rounder |
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Chris Jordan |
Bowler |
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Karim Janat |
All-rounder |
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Mujeeb Ur Rahman |
Bowler |
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Dominic Drakes |
Bowler |
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Shimron Hetmyer |
Batter |
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Jamie Smith |
Wicket-keeper |
Gulf Giants Team Form
The Gulf Giants lost the last fixture against MI Emirates by 18 runs. Their batters are doing very well in the competition and should be able to bounce back in the next game.
Desert Vipers vs Gulf Giants Head-to-Head Record
The sides have clashed four times in the competition. Gulf Giants have won three games whereas Desert Vipers have won a single fixture.
- Gulf Giants Won: 3
- Desert Vipers Won: 1
- No Result/ Abandoned: 0
Desert Vipers vs Gulf Giants Betting Odds
In the last game, Desert Vipers met with Abu Dhabi Knight Riders but lost the game by 6 wickets. Desert Vipers batted first and could secure 164 runs, losing 8 wickets in the process. Adam Hose scored the highest, 45, in the team whereas the remaining squad settled for a much meagre score. While chasing, ADKR managed to surpass the target with 6 wickets in hand. Tymal Mills picked 2 wickets in the game.
On a similar note, Gulf Giants lost in their second outing of the competition. They met with MI Emirates in their last game and lost by 18 runs. MI Emirates scored 179 runs in the game. Chris Jordan came along with 2 wickets to his name whereas the rest of the bowlers did not have much luck. While chasing the target, the side had a decent start but kept losing wickets in the game to eventually post 161 runs in 20 overs. They were shy of a few runs and lost the fixture. Vince scored 52 runs in the game and should be able to bat well in the next game as well.
Desert Vipers vs Gulf Giants
T20i
Dubai International Cricket Stadium, null
Desert Vipers vs Gulf Giants Top Batters
James Vince to be the top batter for Gulf Giants
James Vince led the team last season from the front. He batted impeccably and scored 439 runs in 11 innings at an average of 48.77. He scored 52 off 43 balls in the last game. He will be expected to bat well in the next game as well.
Adam Hose to be the top batter for Desert Vipers
Adam Hose was the best batter from his side in the last fixture. He scored 45 runs in his last game. He averages over 30 in his career T20s. He will be the best batting pick for the next game.
Desert Vipers vs Gulf Giants Top Bowlers
Chris Jordan to be the top bowler for Gulf Giants
Chris Jordan was one of the biggest reasons for the Giants’ title victory. He picked 20 wickets for the team. He picked 2 wickets in his last outing and will be expected to pick wickets in the next game.
Tymal Mills to be the top bowler for Desert Vipers
Tymal Mills is a talented bowler in the team. He picked 2 wickets in the last game for 21 runs. He will be the best bowling pick from Desert Vipers for the next fixture.
Our Prediction
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- Desert Vipers to win the match @ 1.80 (Parimatch)
- Gulf Giants to win the match @ 1.95 (Parimatch)
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