DEV (Desert Vipers) vs GULF (Gulf Giants) Match Prediction
DEV
55%
Chance of Winning
GULF
45%
T20i
Dubai International Cricket Stadium
Facts:
- In their last five meetings, Gulf Giants lead the tally by 3-2 against Desert Vipers.
- Desert Vipers are placed at the 6th place whereas Gulf Giants are placed at the 5th place of the points table.
Desert Vipers vs Gulf Giants Chance of Winning
The competition is in its full form where the table standings keeps on changing constantly after every game.
Desert Vipers were the runners-up in the previous season of the competition. They lost in the finals against the Gulf Giants. However, the team is having an inconsistent campaign in the competition. With two wins and four losses, Desert Vipers are placed at the bottom of the standings. They have 4 points and a net run rate of -0.373. They will hope for a better performance in the upcoming fixture.
Gulf Giants topped the points table last season and eventually grabbed the title. The defending champions began their campaign with a win but lost the momentum as they failed to maintain the same dominance from last season. With two wins and three losses, Gulf Giants are placed 5th in the table standings. They have 4 points and a net run rate of -0.049.
- Gulf Giants' chance of winning: 45%
- Desert Vipers’ chance of winning: 55%
Desert Vipers vs Gulf Giants Betting Tips
Gulf Giants to score under 21.5 runs before 1st dismissal
The Gulf Giants have a strong batting unit. Their openers did a very good job in the initial games but lost track in the games after that. The team posted the scores of 61, 48, 6, 4 & 2 runs before their first dismissal in five games. Jamie Smith and James Vince open for the team and average at 13.20 & 27.40 respectively in the competition. The duo looked in good form in the first few games but were unable to cope up with the bowling attack as the tournament progressed. In their last meeting this season, Gulf Giants scored 6 runs before losing out on their first wicket. Moreover, Desert Vipers also have a strong bowling unit and should be able to pick an early first wicket.
Match Prediction Best Odds
Desert Vipers vs Gulf Giants Toss Prediction
The playing surface at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium provides a fairground for both batsmen and bowlers. Fast bowlers are well-positioned to exploit notable swing, particularly with the new ball in the initial stages of the game. On the flip side, spinners may encounter difficulties in achieving a firm grip due to the pitch's consistent characteristics. Nonetheless, batsmen are anticipated to hold an upper hand beyond the early overs for a significant part of the match on this track. Teams winning the toss are recommended to contemplate choosing to bowl first at this location.
Weather Report
The temperature will remain between 18-22 degree Celsius on February 3. There is no possibility of rain on game-day but it will be pretty windy.
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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Shaheen Shah Afridi |
Bowler |
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Alex Hales |
Batter |
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Colin Munro (c) |
Batter |
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Rohan Mustafa |
All-rounder |
|
Sherfane Rutherford |
Batter |
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Ali Naseer |
Bowler |
|
Mohammad Amir |
Bowler |
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Luke Wood |
Bowler |
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Azam Khan |
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 4 wickets. They put up a good total but leaked too many runs in the game.
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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Richard Gleeson |
Bowler |
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James Vince (c) |
Batter |
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Jordan Cox |
Batter |
|
Usman Khan |
Batter |
|
Jamie Overton |
All-rounder |
|
Zuhaib Zubair |
Bowler |
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Karim Janat |
All-rounder |
|
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 Abu Dhabi Knight Riders by 6 wickets. Their batters are doing very well in the competition but their bowling form does not look good.
Desert Vipers vs Gulf Giants Head-to-Head Record
The sides have clashed five times in the competition. Gulf Giants have won three games whereas Desert Vipers have two fixtures.
- Gulf Giants Won: 3
- Desert Vipers Won: 2
- No Result/ Abandoned: 0
Desert Vipers vs Gulf Giants Betting Odds
In the last game, Desert Vipers met with Dubai Capitals but lost the game by 4 wickets. Desert Vipers batted first and could secure 169 runs, losing 6 wickets in the process. Rohan Mustafa scored 50 runs whereas Alex Hales chipped in 49 runs. While chasing, the Capitals managed to surpass the target with 4 wickets in hand. Wanindu Hasaranga and Shaheen Shah Afridi picked 2 wickets each.
On a similar note, Gulf Giants lost against Abu Dhabi Knight Riders in their last outing of the competition. The Gulf Giants batted first and secured 161 runs in the game. Chris Lynn smashed 67 runs in the game whereas others settled for a much lower score. While chasing the target, Abu Dhabi surpassed the target with 6 wickets in hand. There were no impressive bowling performances from GG. However, Mujeeb Ur Rehman managed to pick 2 wickets in the game.
Desert Vipers vs Gulf Giants
T20i
Dubai International Cricket Stadium, null
Desert Vipers vs Gulf Giants Top Batters
Chris Lynn to be the top batter for Gulf Giants
Chris Lynn will be the top batting pick from the Gulf Giants. He has amassed 167 runs in 3 innings at an average of 55.66. He has posted the scores of 63, 37 & 67 runs in those three outings. His first innings came against Desert Vipers where he scored 63 runs. That said, he will go in as the best batting figure from the team.
Alex Hales to be the top batter for Desert Vipers
Alex Hales is a talented batter from Desert Vipers. He has scored 145 runs in 6 innings at an average of 24.16. He scored 49 runs in his last game. He will be the batting pick from Desert Vipers for their next outing.
Desert Vipers vs Gulf Giants Top Bowlers
Richard Gleeson to be the top bowler for Gulf Giants
Richard Gleeson is the top bowler of the team. He has picked 5 wickets in 5 games. He has an economy rate of 7.15 in the competition. He picked a single wicket in his last game but should be able to deliver a much more impressive performance in the next game.
Shaheen Shah Afridi to be the top bowler for Desert Vipers
Shaheen Shah Afridi is a talented bowler from Pakistan. He has picked 6 wickets in 5 games for the team and possesses an economy rate of 8.65. He picked 3 wickets in his last outing against the Gulf Giants.
Our Prediction
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- Desert Vipers to win the match @ 1.80 (Parimatch)
- Gulf Giants to win the match @ 2.00 (Parimatch)
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