Finn Allen
185 runs, SR 134, 12 sixes in the last 10. Rated +6.3 runs a game with the bat.
Rated 6.3 runs better than an average opener. His last 10 T20 matches brought 185 runs at a strike rate of 134, with 12 sixes.
The sides
| Measure | Knight Riders | Giants |
|---|---|---|
| XI caps | 2,301T20s between the XI | 2,425T20s between the XI |
| Top-seven average | 24.8T20 batting | 31.8T20 batting |
When Knight Riders bat
+0.78 an overPowerplayOvers 1–6+0.91MiddleOvers 7–15+1.00DeathOvers 16–20+0.22
When Giants bat
−0.05 an overPowerplayOvers 1–6+0.11MiddleOvers 7–15−0.23DeathOvers 16–20+0.08
Knight Riders bat first
First innings186
Giants chase in18.2 overs
61%Giants win
39%Knight Riders win
Giants bat first
First innings170
Knight Riders chase in17.2 overs
55%Knight Riders win
45%Giants win
Gulf Giants favoured despite Abu Dhabi's bowling edge
Gulf Giants are the call, with a 53% win chance against Abu Dhabi Knight Riders' 47%. The oddity is that Abu Dhabi are stronger on paper by about 21 runs, and all of that comes from bowling: their attack rates 25.8 runs better than Gulf Giants' and outweighs a batting shortfall of 4.9 runs. Gulf Giants' batting is the better unit, but their bowling rates 5 runs worse than average, and that is where the game tilts.
Abu Dhabi's top order will have to handle a Gulf Giants attack that includes Shamar Joseph, whose last 10 T20 matches brought 6 wickets at an economy of 11.85, and Matiullah Khan, with 11 wickets at 8.86. Against a Knight Riders batting group that rates only 13.7 runs above average, that is the most telling contest in the match.
What total is safe?
First inningsDefended
Under 15019%16 of 85
150–16946%21 of 46
170–18977%30 of 39
190–20975%12 of 16
210+100%9 of 9
The case for Knight Riders
- Their bowling rates 25.8 runs better than Gulf Giants', the biggest single edge in the match.
- Sunil Narine and Usman Tariq are both rated more than 7 runs better than an average bowler.
- Finn Allen is rated 6.3 runs better than an average opener and has 185 runs in his last 10 T20 matches.
Batting standout
Bowling standouts
Sunil Narine
12 wkts, econ 4.87 in the last 10. Rated +8.4 runs a game with the ball.
Rated 8.4 runs better than an average bowler over four overs. His last 10 T20 matches brought 12 wickets at an economy of 4.87.
Usman Tariq
10 wkts, econ 6.05 in the last 10. Rated +7.7 runs a game with the ball.
Rated 7.7 runs better than an average bowler. His last 10 T20 matches brought 10 wickets at an economy of 6.05.
The case for Giants
- Their batting rates 4.9 runs better than Abu Dhabi's, led by Jos Buttler's 400 runs in his last 10 T20 matches.
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz has 361 runs at a strike rate of 188 in his last 10 T20 matches.
- Heinrich Klaasen is rated 4.1 runs better than an average batter and has 295 runs in his last 10 T20 matches.
Batting standout
Jos Buttler
400 runs, SR 179, 25 sixes in the last 10. Rated +4.3 runs a game with the bat.
Rated 4.3 runs better than an average opener. His last 10 T20 matches brought 400 runs at a strike rate of 178.6, with 25 sixes.
Bowling weaknesses
Shamar Joseph
6 wkts, econ 11.85 in the last 10. Rated −1.9 runs a game with the ball.
Rated 1.9 runs worse than an average bowler. His last 10 T20 matches brought 6 wickets at an economy of 11.85.
Matiullah Khan
11 wkts, econ 8.86 in the last 10. Rated −1.7 runs a game with the ball.
Rated 1.7 runs worse than an average bowler. His last 10 T20 matches brought 11 wickets at an economy of 8.86.