Discover the outcome of the ILT20 2024 Qualifier 1 match between MI Emirates vs Gulf Giants held on February 14, 2024. Find out who emerged victorious in this thrilling encounter and get the highlights from the game. Match Details – MI Emirates vs Gulf Giants: MIE vs GG Preview: MI Emirates Squad(MIE): Both MI Emirates and […]
August 27, 2024
Discover the outcome of the ILT20 2024 Qualifier 1 match between MI Emirates vs Gulf Giants held on February 14, 2024. Find out who emerged victorious in this thrilling encounter and get the highlights from the game.
MI Emirates Squad(MIE): Both MI Emirates and Gulf Giants have showcased their dominance throughout the league stage, earning their spots in the Qualifier 1. However, MI Emirates faced a form dip after the key players’ departure, resulting in consecutive losses heading into this crucial match.
Gulf Giants (GG): Gulf Giants have surged in form after a slow start, stringing together four consecutive victories to secure their playoff berth. With the stakes high, the winner of this match will advance directly to the final, while the loser will have another chance to reach the final by playing the winner of the Eliminator.
MI Emirates Squad(MIE): Nicholas Pooran (C & WK), Muhammad Waseem, Kusal Perera, Andre Fletcher, Tim David, Dwayne Bravo, Akeal Hosein, Trent Boult, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Waqar Salamkheil, Muhammad Rohid Khan, Ambati Rayudu.
Gulf Giants (GG): James Vince (Captain), Jamie Smith (Wicket-Keeper), Jordan Cox, Shimron Hetmyer, Chris Lynn, Jamie Overton, Chris Jordan, Aayan Afzal Khan, Dominic Drakes, Gerhard Erasmus, Blessing Muzarabani.
Captain: Jamie Overton
Vice-Captain: James Vince
Kusal Perera, Andre Fletcher, Jordan Cox, Muhammad Waseem, Shimron Hetmyer, Chris Lynn, Gerhard Erasmus, Waqar Salamkheil, Trent Boult.
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Captains typically favor chasing due to the presence of dew, making it harder for bowlers. Some teams have successfully defended despite the dew factor in recent games. However, choosing to bat first remains challenging due to these factors.
The pitch has slowed down considerably, making batting difficult. Bowlers, especially spinners and those employing cutters have found success due to the need for more pace. A target of 170 could prove challenging to chase on this surface.
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The temperature was expected to fluctuate between 24 and 19 degrees Celsius. While there might have been some cloud cover, there was no likelihood of rain. Humidity levels were anticipated to be around 73 percent.
MI Emirates cruised into the final with a decisive victory over Gulf Giants. Chasing a target of 164, the Giants faltered early, losing wickets in quick succession and struggling to recover. Their strategies seemed off-kilter on a dry, turning pitch, as they only used four overs of spin compared to MI Emirates’ three spinners, who each bowled their total allocation and collectively took seven wickets. Akeal Hosein was exceptional in the powerplay, exploiting the conditions well with the new ball, while Viyaskanth and Salamkheil provided strong support. The Giants found themselves at 24/3 and then 69/7, with Jordan’s lower-order hitting only slightly alleviating the defeat. Now, it’s time for the presentations.
