GUL vs VIP: Check our Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing Team Picks for ILT20 2023, Match 27

Gulf Giants will take on Desert Vipers in the 27th match of the ILT20 2023 on Saturday. In a nerve-wracking game, Gulf Giants beat MI Emirates by 5 wickets on the final ball on Wednesday. Desert Vipers on the other hand secured a comprehensive victory over Dubai Capitals by 22 runs on Thursday.

Match Details:

Gulf Giants vs Desert Vipers, Match 27

Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai

Date & Time: February 4th, at 3:30 PM IST and 2:00 PM Local Time

Live Streaming: Zee Network

What is the pitch report for GUL vs VIP, ILT20 2023, Match 27?

It’s a dead batting wicket with no grass cover, the ball will come easily onto the bat. Six-hitting is not a difficult task on this venue considering the favorable batting conditions.

Our #Giants are ready to take on the @TheDesertVipers! ????#GiantArmy, send in your wishes. ⤵️#ALeagueApart #DPWorldILT20 #Cricket #Adani #BringItOn @ILT20Official pic.twitter.com/hwNPdiabY6

— Gulf Giants ???? (@GulfGiants) February 3, 2023

Recent form:

Gulf Giants: Won NR NR Lost Won

Desert Vipers: Won Won Lost Won Won

GUL vs VIP, ILT20 2023, Match 27 Probable Winners:

Desert Vipers are expected to win this match.

What is the expected, Probable Playing XIs for GUL vs VIP, ILT20 2023, Match 27?

Gulf Giants

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

Desert Vipers

Rohan Mustafa, Alex Hales, Colin Munro (c), Sam Billings (wk), Sherfane Rutherford, Wanindu Hasaranga, Tom Curran, Luke Wood, Gus Atkinson, Sheldon Cottrell, Shiraz Ahmed

Injury Updates:

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— Gulf Giants ???? (@GulfGiants) February 3, 2023

As of now, there are no injury concerns. It will be added when there is an update.

What are the Top Picks, players for Dream11, My11circle and MPL for GUL vs VIP, ILT20 2023, Match 27?

Top Pick – Batter

James Vince has scored the most number of runs for Gulf Giants in this tournament. In 6 matches, he has struck 255 runs at an average of 51 which comprises 3 half-centuries.

Top Pick – All-Rounder

Wanindu Hasaranga can make it to any side with his all-round prowess. In 7 matches in this league, he has picked up 11 wickets with the best figures of 3 for 13 and added 29 runs in 3 innings.

Top Pick – Bowler

Chris Jordan has been spot-on with his game plan in this competition. He leads the most wicket-takers list with 13 scalps to his name.

Top Pick – Wicketkeeper

Sam Billings is a free-flowing batter who is doing well for Desert Vipers. In 8 innings in this tournament, he has added 201 runs at an average of 33.5 with the highest score of 54.

X-Factor:

Sherfane Rutherford is slowly getting into the act in this tournament with his clean hitting. He stunned everyone with his powerful display of batting against Dubai Capitals with a quick fire 50 runs from just 23 balls which included 6 sixes.

What are the fantasy suggested teams for GUL vs VIP, ILT20 2023, Match 27?

1. Sam Billings, Chris Lynn, Alex Hales (c), James Vince, Sherfane Rutherford, David Wiese, Wanindu Hasaranga (vc), Sheldon Cottrell, Chris Jordan, Dominic Drakes, Gus Atkinson

2. Tom Banton, James Vince (c), Shimron Hetmyer, Chris Lynn, Colin Munro, Sherfane Rutherford, Rohan Mustafa, Tom Curran, Chris Jordan (vc), Rehan Ahmed, Sheldon Cottrell

“Feels fantastic to get the victory and be in the top-2” – @1crowey ????

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— Desert Vipers (@TheDesertVipers) February 3, 2023

Pre-Match Analysis:

Gulf Giants secured a famous win in their previous encounter against MI Emirates on the last ball of the match. Shimron Hetmyer was the hero of the match who hit a six over mid-wicket to seal the game. With this win, they moved to the 2nd spot in the standings with 12 points in their bank. Chris Lynn is in dazzling form having scored 144 runs in 4 matches. Chris Jordan is the major trump card with the ball who has 13 scalps in this tournament including a match-winning performance against MI Emirates. Tom Banton returns to the form with a watchful 45 runs which is a positive sign.

Sam Billings and Sherfane Rutherford set the stage on fire by scoring half-centuries each as a result Desert Vipers edged past Dubai Capitals by 22 runs to earn their 7th win in this competition. They strongly strengthen their position at the top of the standings with 14 points. Every time new match winners are emerging which shows the talent and depth of the side. After a breathtaking start to this tournament, Alex Hales is struggling at the moment and managed to score only 21 runs in the last 4 outings. Wanindu Hasaranga and Sheldon Cottrell are their frontline bowlers who have picked up 11 wickets apiece in this competition.