ILT20 2024: Match 13, VIP vs SJH Match Prediction: Who will win today’s ILT20 match between VIP vs SJH?

Desert Vipers (VIP) will lock horns with Sharjah Warriors (SJH) in the 13th match of the ongoing International League T20 (ILT20) on Sunday, January 28, at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium.

The Vipers lost their first game against Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, who chased down a target of 165 with 14 balls and six wickets to spare. In their second encounter, Colin Munro and Co. bounced back to beat Gulf Giants by six wickets. Chasing a target of 161 for a win, the Vipers managed to cross the line with eight balls to spare. They are set to face the Knight Riders once again on Saturday, January 27 before their clash against the Warriors.

Sharjah Warriors are coming off a crushing defeat in their last encounter against MI Emirates. The Tom Kohler-Cadmore-led side was blown away for 74 in their pursuit of a 181-run target. They started their campaign with a 31-run defeat against the Gulf Giants before coming back strongly to get past Dubai Capitals by five wickets. The Warriors will have to lift themselves after the drubbing against the Emirates.

VIP vs SJH Match Details

Sharjah Cricket Stadium Pitch Report and Conditions:

The Warriors did get dismissed for 74 in their last game in Sharjah but they have themselves to blame. The track wasn't a belter, but there was nothing that could explain the 74 all out. The pitch is not expected to change much for the upcoming encounter. The boundaries are quite small and batters can use it to their advantage. Teams batting first have won the two games played at the venue thus far in ILT20 2024. The average first innings score is 189.

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VIP vs SJH Head-to-Head Record 

VIP vs SJH Predicted Playing XIs

Desert Vipers

Colin Munro (C), Alex Hales, Adam Hose, Wanindu Hasaranga, Azam Khan (WK), Sherfane Rutherford, Rohan Mustafa, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Amir, Aryan Lakra, Shaheen Afridi

Sharjah Warriors

Martin Guptill, Johnson Charles, Tom Kohler-Cadmore (C), Niroshan Dickwella (WK), Joe Denly, Lewis Gregory, Basil Hameed, Daniel Sams, Chris Woakes, Maheesh Theekshana, Dilshan Madushanka

VIP vs SJH Probable Best Performers

Probable Best Batter: Johnson Charles

The destructive opener has looked in good touch in the tournament thus far. In three games, he has amassed 151 runs at an average of 50.33 and a strike rate of 165.93. He has notched up two half-centuries so far and the Warriors will want him to come good once again as it will make things easier for the batters to follow.

Also check: Most Runs in ILT20 2024

Probable Best Bowler: Maheesh Theekshana

The Sri Lankan spinner has bowled extremely well in the competition thus far, as oppostion batters have struggled to pick his variations. In three games, he has bagged seven wickets at an average of 11.14 and an economy rate of 6.50. He is one of the go-to bowlers for Kohler-Cadmore. The Vipers will have to plan in advance on how to counter Theekshana's four overs.

Today’s Match Prediction: Team batting first to win the match

Disclaimer: The 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.