The clash between Deccan Gladiators and Delhi Bulls is set for today, November 30, at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi, as part of the Abu Dhabi T10 League 2024.
The Gladiators are currently at the second position on the points table, boasting an unbeaten record, thanks to their explosive batting lineup led by Nicholas Pooran and featuring stars like Jos Buttler and Rilee Rossouw. Their bowling attack, anchored by Maheesh Theekshana, has also been impressive.
On the other hand, the Delhi Bulls find themselves struggling to qualify for the semi-finals on fourth place with 3 wins from six matches. They will rely on the leadership of Rovman Powell and the big-hitting prowess of Tim David to turn their fortunes around. With players like Shadab Khan and Tom Banton, they have the potential to create an upset if they can perform cohesively.
Abu Dhabi T10 League 2024: DG vs DB
- Date and Time: November 30: 04:00 PM GMT / 08:00 pm local/ 09:30 pm IST
- Venue: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
Sheikh Zayed Stadium Pitch Report:
The pitch at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi is recognized for its balanced nature, providing fair support to both batters and bowlers. Historically, the average first-innings score hovers around 100 runs, suggesting a favourable environment for run-scoring. Initially, the surface tends to be flat, which benefits aggressive batting, while also offering some assistance to pace bowlers, particularly during the early overs when the ball exhibits bounce and seam movement.
As the match unfolds, spinners may find increased grip and turn, especially in the middle overs. This dual characteristic of the pitch often leads teams winning the toss to prefer chasing, as teams batting second have traditionally performed well here. Overall, fans can expect a competitive match where effective strategies from both batting and bowling sides will be crucial.
DG vs DB, Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicketkeepers: Jos Buttler, Nicholas Pooran
- Batters: James Vince, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Rovman Powell
- All-rounders: Marcus Stoinis, Shadab Khan,
- Bowlers: Richard Gleeson, Maheesh Theekshana, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Shahid Iqbal Bhutta
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DG vs DB, Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
- Choice 1: Jos Buttler (c), James Vince (vc)
- Choice 2: Marcus Stoinis (c), Rovman Powell (vc)
DG vs DB, Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Tom Banton, David Wiese, Muhammad Rohid Khan, Rilee Rossouw
DG vs DB, Dream11 Team for today’s match (November 30, 04:00 PM GMT):
Squads:
Deccan Gladiators: Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Rilee Rossouw, Nicholas Pooran (c), Jos Buttler, Marcus Stoinis, David Wiese, Azam Khan (wk), Aryan Lakra, Luke Wood, Maheesh Theekshana, Ibrar Ahmad, Richard Gleeson, Anrich Nortje, Zahoor Khan, Khary Pierre, Usman Tariq, Malsha Tharupathi, Tinotenda Maposa
Delhi Bulls: Tom Banton (wk), Adam Lyth, Rovman Powell (c), Tim David, Nikhil Chaudhary, James Vince, Shadab Khan, Naveen-ul-Haq, Shahid Iqbal Bhutta, Muhammad Rohid Khan, Salman Irshad, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Saghir Khan, Fabian Allen, Matthew Wade, Samuel James Cook, Wanindu Hasaranga, Romario Shepherd, Pavan Rathnayake, Isai Thorne, Harshit Seth