GUL vs VIP Dream11 Prediction: 7th Match, International League T20 2024, Playing 11, Pitch Report, Fantasy Cricket Tips for Gulf Giants vs Desert Vipers Dream11 Team

The 7th match of the UAE T20 League 2024 will see Gulf Giants (GUL) squaring off against Desert Vipers (VIP) at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai on Wednesday, January 24.

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

Gulf Giants vs Desert Vipers, International League T20, 2024

24 January, 8:00 PM IST

Dubai International Cricket Stadium

GUL vs VIP Preview

The winners of the inaugural season, the Giants began their current campaign with a victory over Sharjah Warriors by a margin of 31 runs. They then suffered a defeat at the hands of MI Emirates by 18 runs. With two points and a net run rate of +0.325, they are placed in the third position in the table. 

On the other hand, the Vipers lost their opening fixture against Abu Dhabi Knight Riders by a six-wicket margin. With no points on the board and an NRR of -1.196, they are placed at the sixth spot in the table.

Dubai International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report

The Dubai International Cricket Stadium’s pitch offers an equitable platform for both batters and bowlers. The fast bowlers enjoy significant swing and are expected to capitalize on the new ball during the initial phase of the game. On the other hand, spinners face challenges in getting a firm grip due to the even surface. However, batters will have the upper hand beyond the initial overs for most of the game on this track. The team winning the coin toss should consider opting to bowl first at this venue.

Last T20 result at the venue (JAN 22, 2024)

Dubai Capitals – 170/7 (Pacers – 5w, Spinners – 2w)

Sharjah Warriors – 171/5 (Pacers – 4w, Spinners – 0w)

Sharjah Warriors won by 5 wickets.

GUL Playing 11

1. Jamie Smith (wk)
2. James Vince (c)
3. Jordan Cox
4. Shimron Hetymer
5. Usman Khan
6. Karim Janat
7. Jamie Overton
8. Karim Janat
9. Chris Jordan
10. Mujeeb ur Rahman
11. Dominic Drakes
12. Aayan Afzal Khan (impact)

GUL Key Players

Jamie Overton T20 Stats

James Vince Stats in ILT20

VIP Playing 11

1. Alex Hales
2. Colin Munro (c)
3. Azam Khan
4. Adam Hose
5. Wanindu Hasaranga
6. Sherfane Rutherford
7. Bas de Leede
8. Rohan Mustafa
9. Mohammad Amir
10. Tanish Suri (wk)
11. Sheldon Cottrell
12. Tymal Mills (impact)

VIP Team News

• Daniel Lawrence is not available for this match.

VIP Key Players

Wanindu Hasaranga T20 Stats

Colin Munro T20 Stats

Who will win today match between Gulf Giants and Desert Vipers (Match 7 of UAE T20 League, 2024)?

• This is the home ground for the Giants.

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

GUL vs VIP Dream11 Prediction

Wicket-keepers: J Smith

Batsmen: J Vince, C Munro, A Hales, A Hose

All-rounders: W Hasaranga, J Overton, B de Leede

Bowlers: C Jordan, D Drakes, S Cottrell

Alternative: M Amir for S Cottrell

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

For Small League, Head to Head contest: J Overton, J Vince

For Grand League, Mega Contest: C Jordan, B de Leede

Where to watch GUL vs VIP Live?

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