The excitement is at fever pitch as the Desert Vipers prepare to confront the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders in Match 03 of the International T20 League (ILT20) 2024. Cricket enthusiasts from across the globe are eagerly anticipating the exhilarating face-off, scheduled to take place at the renowned Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
It marks the inaugural clash for both teams in the ILT20 2024 season, and the stakes are high as they strive to make a bold statement right from the start. The leadership of the Desert Vipers lies in the hands of Colin Munro, who is tasked with steering his team to triumph in what is set to be an electrifying match. Munro, recognized for his explosive batting and sharp captaincy, is aiming to establish his team’s dominance early in the tournament.
On the opposite side, Sunil Narine will lead the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders. Bringing a wealth of experience to the table, he not only excels as a sly spinner but also as a tactician on the field.
ILT20 2024, Match 03:
- Date and time: January 21; 10:30 am GMT | 04:00 pm IST | 02:30 pm local
- Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
Dubai International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report:
The cricket pitch at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium offers an equal playing ground for batters and bowlers. Initially, fast bowlers are expected to benefit from significant swing, particularly with the new ball. In contrast, spinners may encounter difficulties in obtaining a firm grip due to the consistent nature of the pitch. Despite this, batters are predicted to have the upper hand after the initial overs for most of the game on this surface. Teams winning the toss might contemplate bowling first at this location.
VIP vs ABD Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicketkeeper: Joe Clarke
- Batters: Alex Hales, Colin Munro, Laurie Evans, Ravi Bopara
- All-rounders: Sunil Narine, Shadab Khan, Bas de Leede
- Bowlers: Joshua Little, Sheldon Cottrell, Luke Wood
VIP vs ABD Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
Captain 1: Alex Hales (c), Sunil Narine (vc)
Captain 2: Colin Munro (c), Joshua Little (vc)
ILT20 2024: Complete squads of all six teams with their captains
VIP vs ABD Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Karthik Meiyappan, Aryan Lakra, David Willey, Marchant de Lange
VIP vs ABD Dream11 Team for today’s match (Jan 21, 10:30 am GMT):
Squads:
Desert Vipers: Alex Hales, Colin Munro (c), Dinesh Chandimal (wk), Adam Hose, Rohan Mustafa, Bas de Leede, Wanindu Hasaranga, Gus Atkinson, Sherfane Rutherford, Tom Curran, Sheldon Cottrell, Michael Jones, Karthik Meiyappan, Aryan Lakra, Luke Wood, Matheesha Pathirana, Ali Naseer
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders: Sam Hain, Laurie Evans, Joe Clarke (wk), Charith Asalanka, Brandon McMullen, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine (c), Ravi Bopara, David Willey, Marchant de Lange, Joshua Little, Ali Khan, Jake Lintott, Michael-Kyle Pepper, Alishan Sharafu, Adhitya Shetty, Sabir Ali, Matiullah Khan
