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Qualifier 2 of the Abu Dhabi T10 League 2024 pits the Morrisville Samp Army against the Delhi Bulls, with a spot in the final at stake. The Samp Army, coming off a heavy loss to the Deccan Gladiators in Qualifier 1, face a resurgent Delhi Bulls, who have momentum after back-to-back wins in the knockout stages.
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Morrisville Samp Army Preview
The Morrisville Samp Army have been one of the standout teams this season, finishing second in the league stage. However, their recent performances have dipped, with consecutive losses, including a 45-run defeat to the Deccan Gladiators in Qualifier 1.
Strengths:
- A strong batting lineup led by Faf du Plessis, who has scored 222 runs at a strike rate of 219.80 this season.
- All-round contributions from Karim Janat and Imad Wasim.
Weaknesses:
- Bowlers struggled in the last game, conceding 147 runs, the highest score of the tournament so far.
Predicted Playing XI:
Andries Gous (wk), Faf du Plessis, Rohan Mustafa (c), Jack Taylor, Karim Janat, Imad Wasim, Sharafuddin Ashraf, Isuru Udana, Qais Ahmad, Amir Hamza, Mohammad Zahid
Delhi Bulls Preview
The Delhi Bulls have shown incredible resilience, winning back-to-back knockout games. They come into this match with high confidence, having defeated Team Abu Dhabi by 42 runs in Eliminator 2.
Strengths:
- In-form top order featuring Tom Banton and James Vince, who added 90 runs in just 6.1 overs in their last outing.
- A bowling attack led by Fazalhaq Farooqi and Shahid Bhutta, who have combined for 23 wickets this season.
Weaknesses:
- Overreliance on their top-order batters.
Predicted Playing XI:
James Vince, Tom Banton (wk), Shadab Khan, Rovman Powell (c), Tim David, Nikhil Chaudhary, Salman Irshad, Fabian Allen, Samuel James Cook, Muhammad Rohid Khan, Shahid Bhutta
Pitch and Weather Conditions
Pitch Report
The pitch at Sheikh Zayed Stadium offers a balanced surface, with some assistance for bowlers as the game progresses. Scoring runs is easier in the early overs, but the track tends to slow down, favoring spinners in the second innings.
- Average 1st Innings Score: 107.3 runs
- Win Record: Teams batting first have won three of the last five games.
Weather Conditions
- Temperature: 23-25°C
- Rain: 0% chance
- Wind: Moderate, with speeds reducing from 19 km/h to 15 km/h as the game progresses.
Head-to-Head Record
- Matches Played: 3
- Morrisville Samp Army Wins: 3
- Delhi Bulls Wins: 0
The Samp Army hold an unbeaten record against the Bulls, including a close 2-run victory earlier in this season.
Toss Prediction
Given the conditions and the pressure of a knockout game, teams may prefer to bat first and put runs on the board.
Toss Prediction: Delhi Bulls to Win the Toss
Winning Prediction
The Morrisville Samp Army have dominated the Delhi Bulls in previous encounters and have a strong batting lineup. However, the Bulls have gained momentum with two consecutive wins and boast in-form players like Tom Banton and Fazalhaq Farooqi.
Given their recent performances and confidence, Delhi Bulls are favorites to edge past the Samp Army and secure a spot in the final.
Prediction: Delhi Bulls to Win!
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