Sharjah Warriors vs Gulf Giants, 1st Match , Pitch Report , Probable playing XI , dream11 fantasy team , ILT20 2024.

The second season of the 2024 International League T20 (ILT20) is set to start on Friday, January 19, at the well-known Sharjah Cricket Stadium in the UAE. The first match will feature Sharjah Warriors (SJH) facing off against the defending champions, Gulf Giants (GUL).

In the previous season, the Giants emerged victorious, winning the championship by defeating the Desert Vipers with a seven-wicket triumph in the final. They also topped the points table at the end of the league stage. On the contrary, Sharjah didn’t have a great run last time, finishing in the fifth position out of six teams.

Fans can look forward to an exciting match as the Warriors and the Giants go head-to-head in the opening game of the new season.

Sharjah Warriors vs Gulf Giants , ILT20 , Match Details – when , where etc

Match	Sharjah Warriors vs Gulf Giants, ILT20 2024
Venue	Sharjah Cricket Stadium, UAE
Date & Time	Friday, January 19, 8:00 PM (IST)
Live Broadcast & Streaming	Zee TV, Zee TV HD, Sony Six, Sony Six HD

Sharjah Warriors vs Gulf Giants – Pitch Report

The pitch is likely to be quite friendly to batsmen, offering a smooth and easy surface. However, teams will keep a close eye on the dew factor, which might make things challenging for the bowlers. If dew sets in, it could make it tougher for bowlers to contain the batters in the tournament opener, giving the batsmen a good chance to shine.

Now, looking at the weather in Sharjah, we can expect clear skies on the day of the match. The evening temperature will be on the milder side, around 16 degrees Celsius, creating a pleasant environment for the players. With these conditions, we’re in for an exciting battle on the cricket field that fans can look forward to.

Sharjah Warriors vs Gulf Giants – Probable Playing XI:

Here are the Probable playing XIs for the upcoming match between Sharjah Warriors (SJH) and Gulf Giants (GUL) at Sharjah Cricket Stadium:

Sharjah Warriors:

Martin Guptill
Johnson Charles
Kusal Mendis (wk)
Tom Kohler-Cadmore
Joe Denly (c)
Daniel Sams
Chris Woakes
James Fuller
Junaid Siddique
Muhammad Jawadullah
Dilshan Madushanka

Gulf Giants:

Chris Lynn
James Vince (c)
Jordan Cox (wk)
Usman Khan
Shimron Hetmyer
Zuhaib Zubair
Carlos Brathwaite
Chris Jordan
Dominic Drake
Afzal Khan
Mujeeb Ur Rahman

The Sharjah Cricket Stadium is known for its slower pitch and relatively short boundaries. Despite the sluggish nature of the pitch, it tends to favor batsmen, allowing them to put up competitive scores due to the proximity of the boundaries. The chasing teams may have an advantage at this venue, and the captain winning the toss is likely to choose to bowl first.

Sharjah Warriors vs Gulf Giants Squad:

Squads:

Gulf Giants Squad: Chris Lynn, James Vince(c), Jordan Cox(w), Gerhard Erasmus, Jamie Overton, Shimron Hetmyer, Richard Gleeson, Carlos Brathwaite, Chris Jordan, Usman Khan, Rehan Ahmed, Aayan Afzal Khan, Zuhaib Zubair, Sanchit Sharma, Jamie Smith, Dominic Drakes, Saurabh Netravalkar

Sharjah Warriors Squad: Martin Guptill, Johnson Charles, Tom Kohler-Cadmore(w), Joe Denly, Daniel Sams, Mark Deyal, James Fuller, Christopher Sole, Qais Ahmad, Chris Woakes, Junaid Siddique, Basil Hameed, Muhammad Jawadullah, Nilansh Keswani, Mark Watt, Lewis Gregory

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Sharjah Warriors vs Gulf Giants – Dream11 Fantasy Team:

Dream11 Fantasy Team:

Martin Guptill
Johnson Charles
Kusal Mendis (wk)
Tom Kohler-Cadmore
Joe Denly (c)
Daniel Sams
Chris Woakes
James Fuller
Chris Lynn
Shimron Hetmyer
Mujeeb Ur Rahman

Captain (c): Joe Denly

Vice-Captain (vc): Chris Lynn

Please note that Dream11 teams are subjective, and it’s essential to check for any last-minute changes or updates before the match. Make sure to verify the playing XIs and consider the current form and performances of the players when creating your fantasy team.