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Abu Dhabi Knight Riders and Gulf Giants will lock horns in the third game of the International League on Sunday (January 15) at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi.
The Knight Riders, led by Sunil Narine, got off to the worst possible start in the tournament. On Friday (January 13), they lost to Dubai Capitals by 73 runs at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Their bowlers did a good job till the tenth over, after which the Capitals accelerated to score 187-6.
Ravi Rampaul and Ali Khan picked up two wickets apiece, but both went for runs. Barring Paul Stirling, none of the ADKR batters showed fight in the run chase. Stirling scored 54 off 38 with five fours and two sixes, but the Knights finished with only 114-9 in their allotted 20 overs.
The Giants, meanwhile, will be captained by James Vince, who's fresh from playing for Sydney Sixers in the Big Bash League. They also have Chris Lynn, who was on top of his game for Adelaide Strikers in the BBL. Tom Banton can take any bowling attack to the cleaners.
Shimron Hetmyer is a dependable figure in the middle order. The Giants also have useful all-rounders in David Wiese and Dominic Drakes. Wiese was recently picked by Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL. The Giants also have the likes of Qais Ahmad, Rehan Ahmed and Richard Gleeson.
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Gulf Giants Match Details
Match: Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Gulf Giants, Match 3, International League T20 2023
Date and Time: January 15, 2022, Saturday; 03:30 pm IST
Venue: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Gulf Giants Pitch Report
The pitch in Abu Dhabi was a belter for batting in the game between MI Emirates and Sharjah Warriors. Bowlers need to be on their toes right from the word go. Winning the toss and opting to field first should be the preferred option.
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Gulf Giants Weather Forecast
Playing conditions should be pleasant, with the temperature around the 25-degree Celsius mark. The humidity should be in the high 40s.
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Gulf Giants Probable XIs
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders
Paul Stirling, Sunil Narine (c), Brandon King, Colin Ingram, Fahad Nawaz, Andre Russell, Zawar Farid, Connor Esterhuizen (wk), Akeal Hosein, Ravi Rampaul, Ali Khan
Gulf Giants
Chris Lynn, Tom Banton (wk), James Vince (C), Shimron Hetmyer, David Wiese, Aayan Afzal Khan, CP Rizwan, Dominic Drakes, Richard Gleeson, Qais Ahmed, Rehan Ahmed
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Gulf Giants Match Prediction
The Knight Riders faltered in their previous game, but the fact that they have a strong batting lineup can’t be denied. The chasing team will have the advantage on a beautiful batting surface in Abu Dhabi.
Prediction: The team batting second to win
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Gulf Giants Live Streaming details and channel list
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Live Streaming: Zee5
