GUL vs DUB, Qualifier 2- Top Captain and Vice-captain Picks 

image-lsmv1cokChris Jordan has been in good form with the ball in the tournament (Source: x.com)

The Qualifier 2 of the second edition of ILT20 League will see Gulf Giants (GUL) square off against Dubai Capitals (DUB) at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah on February 15. The do-or-die contest is slated to begin at 8:00 PM IST. 

The Gulf Giants finished second in the league stages but failed to win the game against the MI Emirates in Qualifier 1 and therefore finds them at a dubious position against the Dubai Capitals. The latter were clinical in pulling up the socks at the last moment of the league stages and finish in the top four. They were clinical in the Eliminator game against Abu Dhabi Knight Riders and will look to produce another match-winning effort to make it to the grand finale. 

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GUL vs DUB, Qualifier 2- Toss Factor 

The Sharjah Cricket Stadium has not seen many high-scoring encounters in recent times. The surfaces have been challenging towards the batters and run scoring hasn't been fun. The pacers tend to enjoy under the lights and the spinners have also had their part in the game. We may get to see a low-scoring encounter.

Scenario: If Gulf Giants field first

The Giants have a good number of match-winners that includes in-form Chris Lynn, Shimron Hetmyer and James Vince. Their top-order forms the core of the batting unit and will have to rely on them for chasing totals. Chris Jordan and Richard Gleeson can be a utility factor with the ball for them along with Blessing Muzarabani.

Scenario: If Dubai Capitals field first 

The Capitals have a well-shaped batting line-up. Although Rahmanullah Gurbaz was missing due to international commitments, the presence of Leus du Plooy, Tom Abell and Tom Banton have bolstered the unit to a greater extent. Also, Sikandar Raza and Dasun Shanaka brings enough experience lower down the order in all the three facets.


GUL vs DUB, Qualifier 2- Top Captain and Vice-captain Choices

Scenario: If Gulf Giants field first

Sikandar Raza (DUB): The Pakistan-bred cricketer has been sensational with his all-round skills. With the bat, Raza has piled up 303 runs from ten innings. The Zimbabwe cricketer has also scalped eleven wickets and is their second best bowler in the tourney.

Zohaib Zubair (GUL): In familiar conditions, Zubair has done relatively well as the competition progressed. He has bagged eleven wickets from just eight innings that includes a four-for against the Sharjah Warriors. Barring one game in the ILT20, he has scalped at least a wicket in all games.


Scenario: If Dubai Capitals field first 

James Vince (GUL): The Giants captain would look to lead his team from the front and take them into the grand finale. Vince is in good form and has piled up 298 runs from eleven innings. Although he scored a duck in the last game, it was his first single digit score in last five innings.

Scott Kuggeleijn (DUB): The Kiwi pacer has exploited the conditions of UAE fittingly so far. He has been sharp with the new ball and continued his good form from the Super Smash in this lucrative league. Having snapped 12 wickets from six innings, the New Zealand speedster has been toying with the opposition batters.


GUL vs DUB, Qualifier 2- High Risk, High Reward 

Chris Jordan (GUL): The English bowling all-rounder has blown hot and cold in the second edition of the league. He has bagged eleven wickets from ten innings and is one of the best in the field. Also, Jordan can be effective with the bat lower down the order, playing the handy cameos.

Sam Billings (DUB): The English wicketkeeper-batter has the best non-boundary percentage in the ongoing league so far. Billings have been outstanding in rotation of strikes and converting singles. Having piled up 280 runs from eleven innings, he is the second-leading run-getter for the Capitals.