ILT20 2023: Match 2, EMI vs SJH Match Prediction – Who will win today’s ILT20 match between EMI vs SJH?

The all-new International League T20 (ILT20) commenced on January 13 and the focus from the first match shift towards Abu Dhabi wherein MI Emirates (EMI) and Sharjah Warriors (SJH) lock horns in Match 2. The Kieron Pollard-led Emirates play Moeen Ali’s Sharjah at the Zayed Cricket Stadium on January 14.

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Both skippers have plenty of experience of playing in various top-tier leagues around the world and will look to make use of this in their respective campaigns AS both sides will aim to obtain results in their favour. 

Match Details

Venue: Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi

Date & Time: January 14, 7:30 PM IST

Telecast & Live Streaming: Zee Network and ZEE5

Pitch Report

The deck that the Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi has been a good ground to bat on considering the pitch remains the same. The surface yields an average first innings score of 137 however, chasing has been the way to go as 38 matches have been won bowling first as compared with 34 wins which have come after batting first.

Predicted Playing XIs for EMI vs SJH

MI Emirates (EMI):

Muhammad Waseem, Andre Fletcher, Bas de Leede, Nicholas Pooran, Kieron Pollard (c), Najibullah Zadran, Samit Patel, Boult, Zahoor Khan, Imran Tahir, Fazalhaq Farooqi

Sharjah Warriors (SJH):

Evin Lewis, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Moeen Ali (c), Dawid Malan, Mohammad Nabi, Paul Walter, Chris Woakes, Karthik Meiyappan, Junaid Siddique, Naveen-ul-Haq, Noor Ahmad

Probable Best Performers from EMI vs SJH

Probable best batter: Andre Fletcher

Andre Fletcher relished a terrific campaign in the recently concluded Lanka Premier League as he amassed 266 runs in nine outings, including a century. He proved to be a vital asset and will look to play a similar role for the Emirates in their campaign in ILT20.

Probable best bowler: Imran Tahir

Tahir’s massive experience of playing in the big leagues will come in handy as the spinner understands the dynamics of the game. As much as he will be keen to get the vital breakthroughs, he will also aim to restrict the rival team from going overboard and attaining a big total.

Today’s Match Prediction: MI Emirates to win the match

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Disclaimer: This prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.

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