ILT20 2023: Match 6, SJH vs EMI Match Prediction – Who will win today’s ILT20 match between Sharjah Warriors and MI Emirates?

Sharjah Warriors (SJH) and MI Emirates (EMI) cross swords in the sixth fixture of the ILT20 at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on January 17.

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MI Emirates have only played one fixture and emerged victorious in the match against Sharjah in the first encounter. On the other hand, Sharjah have lost both their opening games and will now require wins in most fixtures if they are to make a spot in the last four.

Both sides look evenly balanced on paper, however, on the field the dynamics could project a different game altogether. It remains to be seen if Sharjah recover from back-to-back losses or will the Emirates display another dominant outing.

Match Details:

Venue: Sharjah Cricket Stadium

Date & Time: January 17, 7:30 PM IST

Telecast & Live Streaming: Zee Network, ZEE5

Pitch Report:

The surface at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium is batting-friendly in the first innings before beginning to assist bowlers. Spinners too benefit largely from the turn and bounce, making it difficult for batters later on in the contest. Either skipper winning the toss may elect to bat first.

Probable Playing XIs for SJH vs EMI:

Sharjah Warriors (SJH):

Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Evin Lewis, Dawid Malan, Moeen Ali (c), Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Joe Denly, Mohammad Nabi, Chris Woakes, Junaid Siddique, Naveen-ul-Haq, Karthik Meiyappan

MI Emirates (EMI):

Muhammad Waseem, Will Smeed, Andre Fletcher, Nicholas Pooran (wk), Najibullah Zadran, Kieron Pollard (c), Dwayne Bravo, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Zahoor Khan, Trent Boult, Imran Tahir

Probable Best Performers from SJH vs EMI:

Probable best batter: Nicholas Pooran

The wicket-keeper batter has the potential to come down the order and carve out a magnificent knock in quick time. Pooran scored 49 runs against Sharjah in the last outing and will be looking to convert his scores into bigger numbers from the forthcoming fixture.

Probable best bowler: Chris Woakes

Woakes has the ability to not only get his side the vital breakthroughs in the contest but also restrict them from going overboard. Furthermore, he will also be on the lookout to help get his side the runs with the bat coming down the order. All-in-all, Woakes’ performance could have a massive impact in the match for his side.

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.