Abu Dhabi T10 League, Karnataka Tuskers v Delhi Bulls: Predicted XIs, Match Predictions and Live telecast details

Having registered a thrilling 7-wicket win against the Deccan Gladiators in their season opener, the Delhi Bulls will look to maintain their momentum when they face off against the Karnataka Tuskers for Match 5 of the 2019 Abu Dhabi T10 League at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi.

Eoin Morgan was the architect of the Bulls win with a 27-ball 52* laced with 5 fours and 3 sixes as the Bulls skipper, in the company of Angelo Mathews (13-ball 22*) put up a 75-run stand from just 49 balls to ensure that his side scaled the 103-run target with three balls to spare.

The next challenge for the Bulls will be the Hashim Amla-led Karnataka Tuskers, a team which features some experienced players such as Marlon Samuels, Evin Lewis, Shapoor Zadran among others.

However, with Lewis, Fabian Allen and Kesrick Williams set to miss out from participating in the Tuskers' opening encounter due to their national commitments, Amla will hope for the youngsters to step up in their absence and bring about a win.

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Predicted XIs

Karnataka Tuskers

With Lewis, Allen and Williams missing out from the squad for this game, the onus will on Johson Charles, Marlon Samuels and skipper Amla to lead the batting unit, while Sandeep Lamicchane and Shapoor Zadran will be expected to come good on the bowling front.

Probable XI: Johnson Charles (wk), Hashim Amla (C), Ross Whiteley, Marlon Samuels, Shafiqullah Shafiq, Ahmed Raza, Sandeep Lamicchane, Shapoor Zadran, Patrick Brown, Nathan Rimmington, Asif Mumtaz.

Delhi Bulls

The Bulls' strategy to save Ali Khan for the death overs did not work out too well as he was taken for 25 runs from two overs. However, with the Morgan-led having picked up a win, they will want to stick to the same combination for this game as well.

Probable XI: Kusal Perera (wk), Paul Stirling, Muhammad Usman, Eoin Morgan (C), Angelo Mathews, David Willey, Zaheer Khan, Adil Rashid, Ali Khan, Dushmantha Chameera, Ravi Rampaul.

Match Prediction

The Tuskers have been dealt a blow ahead of the commencement of their first game as a few of their stars players will certainly miss out from the season opener. In addition to this, the Delhi Bulls will be coming into this game with a whole lot of confidence as a result of which they will also be handed the favourites tag.

Delhi Bulls could be expected to win this match.