ILT20 2024 Match 1, Sharjah Warriors vs Gulf Giants Match Preview, Pitch Report, Weather Report, Predicted XI, Fantasy Tips, and Live Streaming Details

On January 19th, the cricketing action kicks off with the Sharjah Warriors taking on Gulf Giants in the 1st Match at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, commencing at 02:30 PM GMT or 06:30 PM local time. The clash promises an exciting start to the tournament, showcasing the prowess of these two teams in the thrilling ILt20 competition.

Sharjah Warriors vs Gulf Giants Match Preview

As ILt20 kicks off, the anticipation is high as the home team, Sharjah Warriors, makes significant squad changes, eager to commence the tournament on a winning note. With a 1-1 head-to-head record from the last season against Gulf Giants, the Warriors are keen to establish dominance. Notable changes include the addition of Qais Ahmed from Gulf Giants to the Warriors, while the Giants have retained three key bowlers.

The Warriors, led by Chris Woakes, boast a formidable bowling attack, and with added firepower in the batting department, they aim for a strong start. In contrast, the Giants, having released some promising wicket-keeper batters, are determined to begin their campaign on a winning note, looking to replicate their past success against the Warriors with a strong showing with the ball. The clash promises an exciting start to the season, setting the stage for intense battles in the ILt20 tournament.

Sharjah Warriors vs Gulf Giants Weather Report

During the ILt20 Match 1 in Sharjah, expect a low of 15°C with a RealFeel® of 16°C, under mainly clear skies.

Sharjah Warriors vs Gulf Giants Pitch Report

The pitch at Sharjah is traditionally batsman-friendly, featuring a flat track that tends to offer good bounce and assistance to spinners as the match progresses.

Sharjah Warriors vs Gulf Giants Predicted XI

Sharjah Warriors: Martin Guptill, Johnson Charles, Kusal Mendis (wk), Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Joe Denly (c), Daniel Sams, Chris Woakes, James Fuller, Junaid Siddique, Qais Ahmed, Dilshan Madhushanka

Gulf Giants: Chris Lynn, James Vince (c), Jordan Cox (wk), Usman Khan, Shimron Hetmyer, Gerhard Erasmus, Carlos Brathwaite, Chris Jordan, Dominic Drake, Richard Gleeson, Mujeeb Ur Rahman

Dream11 Team for Sharjah Warriors vs Gulf Giants

Martin Guptill, Chris Lynn, Kusal Mendis, Tom Kohler Cadmore, Joe Denly (C), Usman Khan, Gerhard Erasmus, Chris Woakes, Junaid Siddiqui, Mujeeb ur Rahman, Chris Jordan

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