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

It’s now all down to the wire with Desert Vipers taking on Gulf Giants in the inaugural edition of the ILT20 2023 on Sunday. It’s a repeat of Qualifier 1 where the Vipers outplayed the Giants by 19 runs to book a spot directly in the finals. Gulf Giants, on the other hand, beat MI Emirates in the Qualifier 2 to reach the final.

Match Details:

Desert Vipers vs Gulf Giants, Final

Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai

Date & Time: February 12th, at 7:30 PM IST and 6:00 PM Local Time

Live Streaming: Zee Network

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

The batters couldn’t have asked for a better wicket than this to score runs. The surface has produced many high-scoring battles in this competition and it’s likely to continue in this match as well.

The Last Dance! ⏳????#DVvGG #ALeagueApart #DPWorldILT20 #ILT20Final #Cricket #Adani #BringItOn @ILT20Official | @vincey14 @manuz05 @TheDesertVipers pic.twitter.com/jh3JzVNkKW

— Gulf Giants ???? (@GulfGiants) February 11, 2023

Recent form:

Desert Vipers: Won Lost Won Won Lost

Gulf Giants: Won Lost Won Won Won

VIP vs GUL, ILT20 2023, Final Probable Winners:

Desert Vipers are expected to win this match.

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

Desert Vipers

Rohan Mustafa, Alex Hales, Colin Munro (c), Sam Billings (wk), Wanindu Hasaranga, Naman Ojha / Dinesh Chandimal, Tom Curran, Luke Wood, Gus Atkinson, Sheldon Cottrell, Sheraz Ahmed-Piya

Gulf Giants

James Vince (c), Chris Lynn, Colin de Grandhomme, Gerhard Merwe Erasmus (wk), Shimron Hetmyer, David Wiese, Carlos Brathwaite, Chris Jordan, Aayan Khan, Qais Ahmad, Sanchit Sharma

Injury Updates:

Sherfane Rutherford has injured his hamstring hence not available for this match.

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

Top Pick – Batter

James Vince has taken his game to a different level in this tournament. In 10 matches, he has mustered 425 runs at an average of 53.12 which comprised 4 half-centuries.

Top Pick – All-Rounder

Wanindu Hasaranga has shown up every single time when it mattered for Desert Vipers. The 25-year-old Sri Lankan all-rounder has picked up 14 wickets in 8 matches in this league and even added 60 runs in 4 innings.

Top Pick – Bowler

Chris Jordan is pushing himself to become the leading wicket-taker in this tournament. In 9 matches, he has picked up 19 wickets with the best figures of 3 for 12.

Top Pick – Wicketkeeper

Sam Billings has a wide range of strokes at his arc. In 10 innings in this competition, he has scored 254 runs at an average of 31.75 with the highest score of 54.

X-Factor:

Tom Curran was the Player of the Match for his exceptional all-round display against Gulf Giants where he scored 29 runs and picked up 4 wickets. He is a match-winner and a good pick for your fantasy teams.

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

1. Sam Billings, Chris Lynn, James Vince, Shimron Hetmyer, David Wiese (vc), Rohan Mustafa, Tom Curran, Wanindu Hasaranga (c), Sheldon Cottrell, Chris Jordan, Gus Atkinson

2. Sam Billings, Chris Lynn, Alex Hales (vc), James Vince (c), Shimron Hetmyer, David Wiese, Rohan Mustafa, Tom Curran, Wanindu Hasaranga, Chris Jordan, Luke Wood

Fast forward to the future ⏩ We aim to bring glory ????

1⃣ sleep away from creating history. Sweet dreams, Vipers ????#DesertVipers #DPWorldILT20 #ALeagueApart #FangsOut #Final #DVvGG pic.twitter.com/pU2w04fkY6

— Desert Vipers (@TheDesertVipers) February 11, 2023

Pre-Match Analysis:

Desert Vipers were too good in the 1^st Qualifier against Gulf Giants and registered a well-earned win by 19 runs to give a grand entry into the finals. A powerful all-round performance from Tom Curran was the main highlight of the match where he picked up 4 wickets and scored a vital 29 runs and even Wanindu Hasaranga had a memorable outing as well. Alex Hales not firing at the top of the order is the only concern for them. Despite hurting his hamstring Sherfane Rutherford played a match-winning knock in the 1st Qualifier to take his side to the finals. It will be interesting who will replace him in the summit clash. They are an all-round heavy side and will fancy their chances of winning the tournament.

Gulf Giants didn’t get wrong this time with their game plan as they triumphed by 4 wickets in Qualifier 2 against MI Emirates thanks to incredibly special innings from skipper James Vince who scored a match-changing 83* runs from just 56 balls. Chris Jordan and David Wiese have taken the bulk of the wickets for the Giants claiming 37 scalps between them. Shimron Hetmyer is their finisher despite bagging a duck in Qualifier 2. Two of the best sides are in the finals and we can expect sheer entertainment one last time in this competition.