Match Details:
The 15th match of the Abu Dhabi T10 League 2021 season will be played between Delhi Bulls and Deccan Gladiators at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi.
This match will start at 10:00 PM IST (08:30 PM local time). It will be live on Sony Sports Network and live streaming is available on Sony LIV.
Preview:
After a successful group stage of Abu Dhabi T10 League 2021, Delhi Bulls and Deccan Gladiators are all set to play their first match in the super league. Delhi Bulls got to a great start with two wins in two games, where every top-order batsmen of their team played the major role. However, they conceded a high score in the last match and couldn’t finish the group stage on a high. The Bulls still managed to be at the second position of the group stage with 2 wins in three games.
On the other side, Deccan Gladiators managed to register one win in three games and are coming off a defeat in the last game against the Qalandars. Their batting didn’t look in a good touch in the group stage. However, they would expect their bowlers to play a bigger role in the upcoming games in case their batsmen have an off day.
DEC vs DEB Weather Report for Match 15:
The weather in Abu Dhabi continues to be all clear throughout the evening. The temperature will be around 21 Degree Celsius with zero chances of rain.
Pitch Report:
The Abu Dhabi track is getting better for the team batting second. There have been only two successful chases in the last five games. However, the pitch does not change much and will remain a belter for the batsmen once again.
Average first innings score:
129 (Last 5 T10 matches played at this venue before Sunday)
Record of the chasing teams:
Won – 2, Lost – 3, Tie – 0
Injury & Availability News:
(Will be added when there is an update)
DEC vs DEB Today’s Probable Playing XIs:
Delhi Bulls:
Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK), Evin Lewis, Ravi Bopara, Mohammad Nabi, Sherfane Rutherford, Adam Lyth, Dwayne Bravo, Fidel Edwards, Ali Khan, Waqas Maqsood, Sheraz Ahmad.
Bench:
Nyeem Young, Waqar Salamkheil, Khalid Shah, Tom Abell, Kashif Daud, Amad Butt.
Deccan Gladiators
Azam Khan, Mohammad Shahzad (wk), Cameron Delport, Imtiaz Ahmed, Prashant Gupta, Sunil Narine, Kieron Pollard (c), Imran Tahir, Aaron Summers, Zahoor Khan, Ravi Rampaul.
Bench:
Zeeshan Zameer, Hafeez ur Rahman, Sharafuddin Ashraf, Anwar Ali, Hamdan Tahir, Yasir Kaleem
DEC vs DEB Top Picks for Today’s 11Wickets Match:
Ravi Bopara continued his red hot form in the last game against the Warriors as well. He has 102 runs at a strike rate of 237.21 so far this season.
Evin Lewis and Rahmanullah Gurbaz are expected once again to play a massive role at the top of the order. Evin Lewis wasn’t dismissed in the first two matches and currently has 100 runs at a strike rate of 238.10.
Zahoor Khan continued his wicket-taking form in the last game as well. He is currently leading the wicket-taking list with 5 wickets in the tournament so far.
Cameron Delport is leading the scoring chart for the Gladiators. He will open the innings once again and is expected to give another flying start, with the likes of Mohammad Shahzad who has a SR of 143.6 at the top.
Azam Khan is striking the ball at a rate of 210.52, which is highest by a Gladiators player. He will play a key role against the spinners in the middle overs.
Sunil Narine has been bowling well for the Gladiators. He has three wickets in three games, which is second highest by any player of Deccan Gladiators.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
Captain Options – Evin Lewis, Cameron Delport
Vice-Captain Options – Ravi Bopara, Zahoor Khan
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for DEC vs DEB 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Mohammad Shahzad, Azam Khan
Batsmen – Evin Lewis (C), Ravi Bopara (VC), Cameron Delport
All-rounders – Dwayne Bravo, Sunil Narine
Bowlers – Waqas Maqsood, Zahoor Khan, Ravi Rampaul
12th Man – Kieron Pollard
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for DEC vs DEB 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Azam Khan, Mohammad Shahzad
Batsmen – Cameron Delport (C), Evin Lewis, Ravi Bopara
All-rounders – Mohammad Nabi, Sunil Narine, Kieron Pollard
Bowlers – Zahoor Khan (VC), Waqas Maqsood, Fidel Edwards
12th Man – Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Expert Advice:
Most of the matches are won by the team batting second. So it is advisable to pick more players from the team batting second.
Today’s DEC vs DEB Probable Winners:
Delhi Bulls are expected to win this match.
