Match Details:

Date: February 8, 2023

Time: 7:30 PM IST

Venue: Dubai International Stadium, Dubai

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Preview:

ILT20 2023 is just a week away from concluding and the final four for the knockout stages have been decided. Top two teams - Gulf Giants and Desert Vipers- will lock horns in Qualifier 1 of the International League T20. The match will be played on Wednesday (February 8) at Dubai International Stadium. Both teams performed brilliantly in the group stages to book their spot for Qualifier 1. While Giants suffered just 1 loss in their group-stage campaign, Vipers lost 3 games in their 10 matches. 

Toss Prediction:   toss prediction

Taking about head-to-head toss wins, both Giants and Vipers managed to win in their 2 encounters. While Giants won the toss in first leg, Vipers called the toss right in second leg. Picking Giants to win purely on the basis of their good luck and run in the tournament so far.

Win Possibility:    

win possibility ilt20

While there is a 50-50 when it comes to winning the toss in their head-to-head encounters, there is 100-0 when it comes to the results of those games. Gulf Giants managed to win both legs with ease. While Desert Vipers will be looking for revenge, Giants' form will make it very hard for the Colin Munro-led side. Picking Giants to win the game. 

Predicted powerplay score and Average first innings total:    

predicted powerplay score and average score

The Dubai International Cricket Stadium will ensure an even contest between bat and ball. The first innings score is expected to be 165. 35-42 is likely to be the powerplay score. 

Betting Odds

Desert Vipers

Gulf Giants

Winner of the match

1.96

1.82

Team to win the toss

1.90

1.85

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