ABD vs GUL Dream11 Prediction: 16th Match, International League T20 2024, Playing 11, Pitch Report, Fantasy Cricket Tips for Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Gulf Giants Dream11 Team

The 16th match of the UAE T20 League 2024 will see Abu Dhabi Knight Riders (ABD) squaring off against the Gulf Giants (GUL) at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday, January 31.

Let’s take a look at our fantasy preview for this game.

Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Gulf Giants, International League T20 2024, 2024

31 January, 8:00 PM IST

Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi

ABD vs GUL Preview

Abu Dhabi Knight Riders (ABD) are disappointing so far in this contest. In five matches they have managed to win two matches and lost three matches. With four points and a net run rate of -1.119, they are placed at the fifth spot in the table.

On the other hand, defending champions Gulf Giants (GUL) are having a mixed season so far. In four matches they have managed to win two matches and lost two matches. With four points and a net run rate of +0.153, they are placed at the third spot in the table.

Form Guide

ABD – LWLLW
GUL – WLLW

Sheikh Zayed Stadium Pitch Report

The surface at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi looks decent. There are plenty of opportunities for both batters and bowlers. Both teams will prefer to chase on this pitch.

Last T20 result at the venue (JAN 21, 2024)

Abu Dhabi Knight Riders – 188/5 (Pacers – 5w, Spinners – 0w)

MI Emirates – 189/2 (Pacers – 2w, Spinners – 0w)

MI Emirates won by 8 wickets.

ABD Playing 11

1. Joe Clarke
2. Michael Pepper (wk)
3. Alishan Sharafu
4. Sam Hain
5. Andre Russell
6. Laurie Evans
7. Imad Wasim
8. Sunil Narine (c)
9. David Willey
10. Merchant de Lange
11. Ali Khan (impact)
12. Matiullah Khan

ABD Key Players

Andre Russell T20 Stats

Last 5 Scores in T20	Last 5 T20 bowling figures	T20 Career	T20 Stats at Sheikh Zayed	Captain or Vice captain choice
46*, 24*, 3*, 48, DNB	0/34, 2/29, 1/19, 0/20, 0/18	793 Runs & 42 wickets in 68 matches	497 runs in 23 innings & 21 wickets in 20 innings

Sunil Narine T20 Stats

Last 5 T20 bowling figures	T20 Career	T20 Stats at Sheikh Zayed	Captain or Vice captain choice
0/31, 1/23, 2/23, 0/9, 2/23	55 wickets in 50 Matches	8 wickets in 10 matches

GUL Playing 11

1. Jamie Smith (wk)
2. James Vince (c)
3. Chris Lynn (impact)
4. Jordan Cox
5. Usman Khan
6. Shimron Hetymer
7. Carlos Brathwaite
8. Chris Jordan
9. Dominic Drakes
10. Mujeeb Ur Rahman
11. Zuhaib Zubair
12. Zuhaib Zubair

GUL Key Players

Chris Lynn T20 Stats

Last 5 Scores in T20	T20 Career	T20 Stats at Sheikh Zayed	Vice captain choice
37, 63, 37, 50*, 27	291 Runs in 18 matches	403 runs in 12 matches

James Vince T20 Stats

James Vince in last 5 innings in T20	T20 Batting Career	T20 Stats at Sheikh Zayed	Captain or Vice Captain choice
28, 1, 52, 45, 22	463 runs in 17 innings	72 runs in 3 innings

Who will win today match between Abu Dhabi Knight Riders and Gulf Giants (Match 16 of UAE T20 League, 2024)?

• This is the home ground for the Knight Riders.

We can expect a result favouring the Riders in this match.

ABD vs GUL Dream11 Prediction

Wicket-keepers: J Cox

Batsmen: J Vince, L Evans, C Lynn, A Sharafu

All-rounders: A Russell, C Brathwaite, S Narine, D Willey

Bowlers: C Jordan, D Drakes

Who are the Best Captain or Vice Captain Options for ABD vs GUL Dream11 Team?

For Small League, Head to Head contest: A Russell, C Brathwaite

For Grand League, Mega Contest: J C Lynn, J Vince

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