Jos Buttler
400 runs, SR 179, 25 sixes in the last 10. Rated +4.3 runs a game with the bat.
Buttler has 400 runs at a strike rate of 178.6 in his last 10 T20 matches and is rated 4.3 runs better than an average batter.
The sides
| Measure | Giants | MI Emirates |
|---|---|---|
| XI caps | 2,425T20s between the XI | 1,908T20s between the XI |
| Top-seven average | 31.8T20 batting | 25.4T20 batting |
When Giants bat
+0.60 an overPowerplayOvers 1–6+0.50MiddleOvers 7–15+0.64DeathOvers 16–20+0.63
When MI Emirates bat
+0.63 an overPowerplayOvers 1–6+0.86MiddleOvers 7–15+0.84DeathOvers 16–200.00
Giants bat first
First innings182
MI Emirates chase in17.5 overs
52%MI Emirates win
48%Giants win
MI Emirates bat first
First innings180
Giants chase in17.5 overs
63%Giants win
37%MI Emirates win
Gulf Giants favoured by 12 percentage points, despite MI Emirates' paper edge
Gulf Giants are favoured, with a 56% win chance against MI Emirates' 44%, even though MI Emirates are the stronger side on paper by about 2 runs. That edge comes entirely from bowling, where MI Emirates are rated 8.8 runs better than average, outweighing Gulf Giants' 6.5-run batting advantage. The projected first-innings totals are close: Gulf Giants 182, MI Emirates 180, against a par score of 163.
Gulf Giants' top order faces a stern test against Allah Ghazanfar, whose left-arm wrist spin has brought him 10 wickets at an economy of 7.65 in his last 10 T20 matches. His rating of 3.9 runs better than an average bowler over four overs makes him the standout threat in the MI Emirates attack.
What total is safe?
First inningsDefended
Under 15028%42 of 151
150–16948%44 of 92
170–18962%38 of 61
190–20990%18 of 20
210+100%5 of 5
The case for Giants
- Batting strength of 18.6 runs above average, led by Jos Buttler (4.3) and Heinrich Klaasen (4.1).
- Projected first-innings score of 182, the higher of the two sides.
Batting standouts
Heinrich Klaasen
295 runs, SR 165, 15 sixes in the last 10. Rated +4.1 runs a game with the bat.
Klaasen has 295 runs at a strike rate of 164.8 in his last 10 T20 matches and is rated 4.1 runs better than an average batter.
Bowling weakness
Shamar Joseph
6 wkts, econ 11.85 in the last 10. Rated −1.9 runs a game with the ball.
Joseph has 6 wickets at an economy of 11.85 in his last 10 T20 matches and is rated 1.9 runs worse than an average bowler over four overs.
The case for MI Emirates
- Bowling strength of 3.8 runs above average, with Allah Ghazanfar (3.9) and Fazalhaq Farooqi (3.6) the standouts.
- Overall team strength of 15.9 runs above average, about 2 runs better than Gulf Giants on paper.
Bowling standouts
Allah Ghazanfar
10 wkts, econ 7.65 in the last 10. Rated +3.9 runs a game with the ball.
Ghazanfar has 10 wickets at an economy of 7.65 in his last 10 T20 matches and is rated 3.9 runs better than an average bowler over four overs.
Fazalhaq Farooqi
12 wkts, econ 10.32 in the last 10. Rated +3.6 runs a game with the ball.
Farooqi has 12 wickets in his last 10 T20 matches and is rated 3.6 runs better than an average bowler over four overs.
Bowling weakness
Romario Shepherd
4 wkts, econ 12.61 in the last 10. Rated −1.3 runs a game with the ball.
Shepherd has 4 wickets at an economy of 12.61 in his last 10 T20 matches and is rated 1.3 runs worse than an average bowler over three overs.