New York Strikers vs Deccan Gladiators, ABDT10, Today Match Prediction 28 November 2023

NYS vs DG Match Prediction & Analysis

Cricket’s fastest format is back to where it belongs- the Abu Dhabi T10- and the attention of cricket enthusiasts has clearly shifted to the UAE. 

A few new leagues may have popped up on the T10 circuit including the US Masters T10, the Zim Afro T10 and The 6ixty from the Caribbean, but the Abu Dhabi T10 league still remains the ultimate competition in this circuit mainly for the kind of globe-trotting superstars it brings together such as the likes of Kieron Pollard, Dre Russ, Mohammed Aamir, Sunil Narine, Nicky Pooran. 

And what’s more, the latest edition will see 8 strong teams slug it out over the next 12 days for the coveted T10 honours, with the first match in particular shaping up to be a mouth-watering prospect.  The two finalists from the last edition- Deccan Gladiators and New York Strikers- are facing off one more time in the Sheikh Zayed cricket stadium to kick off the latest instalment of the Abu Dhabi T10. 

And we can’t wait to see who comes out trumps.

RECENT PERFORMANCE

NYS

DG

HEAD TO HEAD

TEAMS PREVIEW

New York Strikers Preview

Strikers, for their own good, will look to avenge their drubbing in the final with an impressive performance in the opener. 

They don’t have to look too far behind for inspiration though: they ed a last ball win chasing down 110 in 10 overs during when they squared up against Gladiators in the league phase. Andre Fletcher, Eoin Morgan, Azam Khan,  Wahab Riaz are some key names missing from that game, but the Strikers have got a fit and firing squad on paper with all bases covered. 

Swashbuckling Afghan opener Gurbaz and Kusal Perera are all set to open the batting. Also featuring in the lineup are the important men from Caribbean who can win matches single-handedly when it’s their day: captain courageous Kieron Pollard, hard-hitting all-rounder Odean Smith, and Sunil Narine wily old spinner known for foxing opponents. They’ve got a good strong Asian contingent representing them in  Asif Ali, Niroshan Dickwella and Mohammed Amir who often sends down bolts at the start of the innings.  And they’ll be all pumped up for this repeat of the 6th season final. 

It is a new day and another opportunity to put their dismal performance from last year’s final behind and start this tournament with a bang.

New York Strikers Predicted Playing XI:

Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Kusal Perera. Muhammad Waseem, Asif Ali, Odean Smith, Kieron Pollard (C), Sunil Narine, Akeal Hosein, Chamika Karunaratne, Mohd Amir, and Muhammad Jawadullah.

New York Strikers Actual Playing XI:

Kusal Perera, Mohammad Waseem, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Akeal Hosein, Mohammad Amir, Muhammad Jawad Ullah, Ali Khan, Chamika Karunaratne, Kieron Pollard, Odean Smith, Sunil Narine, Asif Ali

Deccan Gladiators Preview

Deccan Gladiators stunned New York Strikers with a thumping 37-run win in the final last time to successfully defend the title, and they’ll be keen to dominate their opponents right from the word go. 

The Gladiators have enough firepower in their squad, with the right mix of youth and experience, to go all the way and win three titles on the bounce. 

And if they’re to do that, they will have to start the tournament strong with a dominating display over the Strikers. Some of their marquee players like Suresh Raina, David Wiese who smoked four sixes in a whirlwhind 18 ball 43* in the final are not going to be around for the opener and that's a concern. But Gladiators have got good replacements in the bench though. 

Tom Kohler-Core and Nicky P will be looking to carry their momentum from the last edition into this, as they look to script history this time around to become the first team ever in the shortest format to a threepeat- a hattrick of title wins.

Trent Boult, the lightning fast left arm pacer from NZ, Luke Wood, the English left-arm quick, and Imad Wasim, the crafty all rounder from Pak, look all set to start in the XI.

Deccan Gladiators Predicted Playing XI:

Tom Kohler-Core, Andre Fletcher, Nicholas Pooran(C/WK), Andre Russell, Fabian Allen, Imad Wasim, Nuwan Thushara, Luke Wood, Zahir Khan, Zahoor Khan and Trent Boult.

Deccan Gladiators Actual Playing XI:

Andre Fletcher, Dan Lawrence, Imad Wasim, Fabian Allen, Trent Boult, Nuwan Thushara, Mohammad Zahid, Nicholas Pooran, Tom Kohler Core, Andre Russell, Zahoor Khan, Luke Wood

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

Historically, the pitch here at Abu Dhabi has given a lot of to teams batting second, mainly because of the dew factor. Dew could prove to be crucial tomorrow too, with the chasing team making most of the conditions. The weather forecast is clear so there won’t be any rain interruption.

NYS vs DG Pitch Report

Abu Dhabi has always been a hunting ground for big-hitting batsmen who have explosive power and an amazing range of shots. Fast bowlers who deliver slower balls with an excellent variation of pace without any noticeable change in arm speed have also had immense success on this ground.

Toss: To Bowl

Historically, the pitch here at Abu Dhabi has been good for chasing with 6 out of ten teams winning the toss choosing to chase.

That being said, teams that have a good balance between ball and bat in their squad don’t mind putting a sizable total on the board and defending it.