GUL vs VIP: Check our Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing Team Picks for ILT20 2023, Qualifier 1

Gulf Giants will battle against Desert Vipers in the 1st Qualifier of the ILT20 2023 on Wednesday. Whoever wins this game will straight away qualify for the finals whereas the loser will play in the 2nd Qualifier. Gulf Giants are the most successful side in this tournament, losing only one game. Desert Vipers on the other hand finished 2nd in the standings with 14 points.

Match Details:

Gulf Giants vs Desert Vipers, Qualifier 1

Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai

Date & Time: February 8th, at 7:30 PM IST and 6:00 PM Local Time

Live Streaming: Zee Network

What is the pitch report for GUL vs VIP, ILT20 2023, Qualifier 1?

We can expect another run-fest as the surface looks completely dead with not enough assistance for the bowlers. Defending runs is the toughest task here. Whoever wins the toss will have more chances of winning this match.

Recent form:

Gulf Giants: Won Won Won NR NR

Desert Vipers: Lost Won Won Lost Won

GUL vs VIP, ILT20 2023, Qualifier 1 Probable Winners:

Gulf Giants are expected to win this match.

What is the expected, Probable Playing XIs for GUL vs VIP, ILT20 2023, Qualifier 1?

Gulf Giants

Tom Banton (wk), James Vince (c), Chris Lynn, Colin de Grandomme, Shimron Hetmyer, David Wiese, Carlos Brathwaite, Chris Jordan, Aayan Khan, Sanchit Sharma, Qais Ahmed

Desert Vipers

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

Injury Updates:

Dominic Drakes suffered a huge blow to his face while taking a diving catch against Sharjah Warriors and will miss this match.

What are the Top Picks, players for Dream11, My11circle and MPL for GUL vs VIP, ILT20 2023, Qualifier 1?

Top Pick – Batter

Shimron Hetmyer is a bankable middle-order batter for Gulf Giants who has scored 196 runs in 7 matches in this tournament at an average of 49 which includes 10 fours and 14 maximums.

Top Pick – All-Rounder

David Wiese is the new leading wicket-taker in this competition with 15 scalps. He holds the record for best bowling figures in an innings in this league with 5 for 20 against Sharjah Warriors.

Top Pick – Bowler

Sheldon Cottrell is an effective bowler in this format of the game. His on-field energy lifts other members of the side. In 9 matches in this league, he has picked up 12 wickets with the best figures of 3 for 14.

Top Pick – Wicketkeeper

Sam Billings must be picked based on his experience. The English wicket-keeper batter has scored 223 runs in 9 innings in this tournament at an average of 31.85.

X-Factor:

James Vince should be hailed for his captaincy skills throughout this tournament. He is the leading run-scorer for Gulf Giants with 321 runs in 8 matches, averaging 45.85.

What are the fantasy suggested teams for GUL vs VIP, ILT20 2023, Qualifier 1?

1. Sam Billings, James Vince, Shimron Hetmyer, Alex Hales, Sherfane Rutherford, David Wiese (c), Wanindu Hasaranga (vc), Rohan Mustafa, Chris Jordan, Qais Ahmed, Sheldon Cottrell

2. Tom Banton, Sam Billings, James Vince (c), Shimron Hetmyer, Chris Lynn, Alex Hales (vc), David Wiese, Wanindu Hasaranga, Tom Curran, Chris Jordan, Sheldon Cottrell

Pre-Match Analysis:

Gulf Giants are inching more closer to the title after incredible performances throughout this tournament. James Vince led side were hardly put under pressure by the opposition. They humbled Sharjah Warriors by 7 wickets to wrap up their league phase. With 7 wins, one loss, and 2 no results they finished as the table toppers with 16 points. David Wiese has been instrumental with the ball and now tops the leading wicket-takers list with 15 scalps. As a unit, they have ticked all boxes in this competition and are the firm favorites to win the tournament. Chris Lynn, Chris Jordan, and Shimron Hetmyer who were rested for the previous game will return to this significant clash.

Desert Vipers ended their league journey with a loss against Gulf Giants by 25 runs and still finished 2nd in the standings with 14 points. Alex Hales who lit up the tournament with his stunning stroke play is enduring a lean patch, scoring only 47 runs in his last 5 innings. Sheldon Cottrell and Wanindu Hasaranga are the main pillars for them with the ball, picking up 23 wickets between them. Their middle order looks dangerous with the likes of Sherfane Rutherford and Sam Billings. They need to do something special in order to beat Gulf Giants.