After an impressive 2023 season, ILT20 2024 has been enthralling fans with amazing cricketing action. The first few games have seen all the teams involved in the tournament give their best with the bat and ball.
MI Emirates (EMI) are at the top of the table with two wins from three games so far. After a loss in the tournament opener, Nicolas Pooran and his side have made an amazing comeback. The bowling unit of MI Emirates has come to the fore in the last two games.
Sharjah Warriors (SJH) began the campaign with a loss but bounced back in style. Johnson Charles led the way as his 93 runs helped his side overcome Dubai Capitals with ease. With form on their side, the Sharjah Warriors could prove to be trick opponents for the MI Emirates side.
SJH vs EMI – Match Details
Match – Sharjah Warriors (SJH) vs MI Emirates (EMI), ILT20 2024, Match 9
Date and Time – 26th January 2024, 8:00 PM IST
Venue – Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah
Live Coverage – ZEE TV and Sony Six (HD and SD Channels), Zee 5 (Web and OTT)
SJH vs EMI – Pitch Report
As we head to the oldest stadium in the Middle East, Sharjah Warriors will want to make their home ground a fortress. In the only game played at this venue the team batting first won the game with ease. Batting second at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium becomes tough with spin coming into effect. The skipper who wins the toss will want to bat first to take the early advantage.
SJH vs EMI – Head-to-Head Record
Matches Played – 2
Wins for MI Emirates – 2
SJH vs EMI – Likely Playing XI
Sharjah Warriors –
Marin Guptill, Johnson Charles, Tom Kohler Cadmore, Niroshan Dickwella, Lewis Gregory, Basil Hameed, Daniel Sams, Chris Woakes, Muhammad Jawadullah, Maheesh Theekshana, and Dilshan Madushanka.
MI Emirates –
Muhammad Waseem, Kusal Perera, Nicolas Pooran, Andre Fletcher, Tim David, Dwayne Bravo, Akeal Hossein, Trent Boult, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Waqar Salamkheil, and Zahoor Khan
SJH vs EMI – Fantasy XI
Grand League Team –
Batters – Martin Guptill and Muhammad Waseem
Wicket-Keepers – Nicolas Pooran (Captain) and Niroshan Dickwella
All-Rounder – Daniel Sams, Chris Woakes, and Dwayne Bravo (VC)
Bowlers – Trent Boult, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Maheesh Theekshana, and Dilshan Madushanka
Head-To-Head Team
Batters – Martin Guptill and Muhammad Waseem
Wicket-Keepers – Nicolas Pooran and Tom Kohler Cadmore (Captain)
All-Rounder – Daniel Sams, Chris Woakes, and Dwayne Bravo
Bowlers – Trent Boult (VC), Fazalhaq Farooqi, Maheesh Theekshana, and Dilshan Madushanka