DG vs NYS Match Preview

Deccan Gladiators led by Nicholas Pooran has provided a couple of excellent performances. They are riding on an outstanding 24-run win against the Northern Warriors. The batting line-up is looking pretty good and it would have made their side confident of winning this match. The Gladiators outfit will look to win this match and consolidate their position at the top of the table. Jason Roy did get a bit of a start in the last game but could not put together a massive score. He will be keen to do so with Tom Kohler-Cadmore in this game. With Pooran to follow this batting order is looking good.

The New York Strikers is led by the experienced all-rounder Kieron Pollard. After losing the first match, this team made a good comeback and their bowlers were right on the spot as they succeeded in defending an average total against Chennai. They won the game in the end with a convincing margin of 27 runs. Pollard will be looking to provide inspiration to his side after this win and get an even better performance from the team. They will be looking to improve their standing in the points table with another win over the more fancied side.
 

Weather Report

The temperature during this game to be played tomorrow is likely to hover close to 28 degrees. We are likely to have a pleasant day with a lot of sunshine. You can expect winds of around 9 km/hr during the match. There is not much chance of players perspiring during the game. There is little possibility of getting a cloud cover during the match.

Pitch Report

The Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi offers a flat surface to the players with a consistent pace and bounce. So, the batters from both these sides will enjoy the conditions in the desert city. They can play their shots with the ball coming onto the bat nicely. Spinners might get some help in the latter stages of the match when the pitch is a little worn out. The dew factor will also come into play in this game. 

Notable stats

Gladiators are going into this game with a fabulous recent performance.

Gladiators have won their last five matches in the competition. They have an impeccable 5-0 record in their last 5 encounters.

Andre Russell has had a terrific batting average in the last 9 games.

Andre Russell has scored 194 runs from his last 9 matches with an average of 38.80 and a brilliant strike rate of 213.18.

Team News

These are early stages in the competition and so there are no major injury worries so far. You can expect the entire side to be available for selection for this encounter.

DG vs NYS Probable 11

DG Playing 11

  • Nicholas Pooran (C)
  • Jason Roy
  • Tom Kohler-Cadmore
  • Andre Russell
  • David Wiese
  • Odean Smith
  • Sultan Ahmed
  • Tom Helm
  • Joshua Little
  • Zahoor Khan
  • Tabraiz Shamsi

NYS Playing 11

  • Kieron Pollard (C)
  • Paul Stirling
  • Muhammad Waseem
  • Eoin Morgan
  • Azam Khan (Wk)
  • Romario Shepherd
  • Jordan Thompson
  • Akeal Hosein
  • Wahab Riaz
  • Nav Pabreja
  • Ravi Rampaul
This is not the official playing 11 for the match. This is a prediction of the expected playing 11 for each team based on the writers analysis.

Dream11 Prediction

The New York Strikers made a stumbling start to their campaign with a loss in their opening encounter. They did register their maiden victory in the competition in their next game. However, Deccan Gladiators are going into this match with 5 wins in their last 5 matches. They are also the defending champions. It will be tough to bet against them in this game. But cricket is a game of chance and New York Strikers might be able to pull a fast one on the Deccan outfit in this game. However, we will bet on Deccan Gladiators to win this match and consolidate their position at the top of the table.

Top Picks

Andre Russell: In his last 9 appearances for Deccan Gladiators, Andre Russell has scored 194 runs and has also picked up 6 wickets with a strike rate of 12.00. He is scoring his runs with an average of 38.80 and a strike rate of 213.18.

Tom Kohler-Cadmore: In the last ten matches for Deccan Gladiators, Tom Kohler-Cadmore has put together 264 runs with an average of 33.00 and a strike rate of 206.25.

Wahab Riaz: Wahab Riaz is off to a terrific start in the competition. Wahab Riaz is a Pakistani cricket and is off to a good start in the competition with the ball. He has picked up 3 wickets and is bowling with a strike rate of 8.00 for New York Strikers.

Kieron Pollard: The New York Strikers skipper Kieron Pollard has got off to a decent start in the competition with 46 runs from 2 matches with a strike rate of 209.09. 
 

DG vs NYS Dream11 Team 1

Keeper: N. Pooran (C)

Batters: E. Morgan, P. Stirling, J. Roy, T. Kohler Cadmore

All-rounders: K. Pollard, A. Russell (VC)

Bowlers: W. Riaz, R. Rampaul, A. Hosein, J. Little

DG vs NYS Dream11 Prediction - OCB Team Prediction