Introduction
Match 8 of the KCC Emerging T20 League 2023/24 brings an exciting clash between Blue Squadrons (BS) and Gujarat Lions CC (GL) at the Sulaibiya Cricket Ground, Kuwait on January 3, 2024, at 10:30 PM IST.
Match Overview
Blue Squadrons have played four matches, currently standing fifth on the points table, while Gujarat Lions CC has also played four matches, holding the third position.
KCC Emerging T20 League, 2023/24 Points Table
| Team | Matches | Wins | Losses | Points | NRR |
| REN | 5 | 4 | 1 | 8 | +0.877 |
| MEC | 4 | 3 | 1 | 6 | +1.381 |
| GL | 4 | 3 | 1 | 6 | +0.933 |
| CU | 5 | 2 | 3 | 4 | -0.388 |
| BS | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | +0.219 |
| KTN | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | -2.964 |
Recent Performances
- Blue Squadrons defeated Kuwait Nationals in their last match, with Riasat Ali Khan scoring 168 fantasy points.
- Gujarat Lions CC faced defeat against Renegades CC in their previous encounter, with Bhagirathi Subudhi accumulating 57 fantasy points.
Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
- Pitch: Sulaibiya Cricket Ground, Kuwait, offers a balanced pitch.
- Average 1st Innings Score: 140 runs (last 20 matches).
- Winning Stats: The team batting first has a 55% win rate.
- Weather: The temperature is expected to be around 17.94°C with 45% humidity. Winds at 4.36 m/s.
- Pace or Spin: Suited for both pacers and spinners.
Dream11 Player Stats
Top Batsmen and Wicket-Keepers
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
| Bhagirathi Subudhi | 3 | 241 | 80.3 | 0 | 0 | 40, 75, 126 | – |
| Sandip Patel | 5 | 111 | 22.2 | 0 | 0 | 5, 18, 18, 14, 56 | – |
| Mohammad Jahangir | 5 | 88 | 17.6 | 0 | 0 | 37, 1, 14, 13, 23 | – |
Player Details:
- Bhagirathi Subudhi: Averaging 80.3 in the last 3 matches, a top-order right-handed batter.
- Sandip Patel: Scoring 111 runs in 5 matches, a top-order left-handed batter.
- Mohammad Jahangir: Averaging 17.6, a top-order right-handed batter.
Top Bowlers
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
| Jilan Basha Shaik | 3 | 19 | 3.8 | 0 | 0 | 0, 0, 0, 19, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Sabuh Ghosh | 4 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 0.2 | 0, 1, 0, 0, 14 | 0, 0, 1, 0, 0 |
| Mineshkumar Patel | 3 | 6 | 1.2 | 5 | 1 | 5, 0, 1, 0, 0 | 0, 1, 0, 3, 1 |
Player Details:
- Jilan Basha Shaik: Right-arm fast bowler, averaging 44 fantasy points in the last 2 games.
- Sabuh Ghosh: Right-arm medium-fast bowler with an average of 37 fantasy points in the last 3 games.
- Mineshkumar Patel: Right-arm medium bowler, consistently scoring fantasy points.
Top All-Rounders
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
| Vineet Khugsal | 3 | 82 | 16.4 | 3 | 0.6 | 16, 0, 44, 0, 22 | 0, 1, 0, 2, 0 |
| Sivakoti Medapati | 1 | 18 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 18, 0 | 0, 2 |
| Riasat Ali Khan | 3 | 88 | 17.6 | 3 | 0.6 | 0, 16, 0, 37, 35 | 2, 0, 1, 0, 0 |
Player Details:
- Vineet Khugsal: Averaging 16.4 with both bat and ball, a top-order right-handed batter.
- Sivakoti Medapati: Right-handed batter, averaging 82 fantasy points in the last 1 game.
- Riasat Ali Khan: Inconsistent but impactful, averaging 17.6 and taking wickets.
Squad Information
Blue Squadrons (BS) Squad
- Players: Mohammad Sohel, Suresh Sibyala, Abdul Gayaz Shaikh, Faridullah Qasim, Deepak Kumar Darji, Deepak Krishnan Velayudhan, Asif Mahmood, Riasat Ali Khan, Mobin Joseph, Nagarjuna Ankipalli, Kamran Khan, Syam Kumar, Ripon Kazi, Sabuh Ghosh, Maksood Khan, Mohammad Jahangir, Mohammed Ziyad, Aadil Fida, Ismail Hanif Banwa, Akhil Chugh, Renju George, Sandeep Toshkhani, Jilan Basha Shaik, Raja Yeragudi, James Culle, Khana Gul Khan Mohammad, Taimoor Shahid, Md Sabin Miah MD Moslem, and Mohammed O K Samsul Khan.
Gujarat Lions CC (GL) Squad
- Players: Kirankumar Bharatbhai, Sandip Patel, Dhavalkumar Soni, Rajan Sheth, Pruthvirajsinhji Jadeja, Kiran Pandya, Ajay Patel, Chittaranjan Giri, Ravindra Patel, Snehalkumar Patel, Kushal Dalwadi, Rahulkumar Patel, Mineshkumar Patel, Kalpan Parekh, Ashitkumar Patel, Vineet Khugsal, Vishal Patadia, Tushar Suthar, Harsh Patel, Rajdeep Nai, Shirishkumar Patel, Ankush Patel, Pragnesh Vaghela, Bhagirathi Subudhi, Yogesh Tamore, and Sivakoti Medapati.
Playing XI (Probable)
Blue Squadrons (BS) Possible Playing XI:
- Raja Yeragudi
- Abdul Gayaz Shaikh
- Mohammad Jahangir
- Faridullah Qasim
- Taimoor Shahid
- Jilan Basha Shaik
- Sabuh Ghosh
- Nagarjuna Ankipalli
- Akhil Chugh
- Riasat Ali Khan
- Sandeep Toshkhani
Gujarat Lions CC (GL) Possible Playing XI:
- Bhagirathi Subudhi
- Rajan Sheth
- Sandip Patel
- Rahulkumar Patel
- Rajdeep Nai
- Mineshkumar Patel
- Harsh Patel
- Chittaranjan Giri
- Kiran Pandya
- Sivakoti Medapati
- Vineet Khugsal
Dream11 Team Today
- Wicket-Keeper: Abdul Gayaz Shaikh
- Batters: Bhagirathi Subudhi, Sandip Patel, Rajan Sheth
- All-Rounders: Sivakoti Medapati, Vineet Khugsal, Sandeep Toshkhani
- Bowlers: Jilan Basha Shaik, Sabuh Ghosh, Mineshkumar Patel, Nagarjuna Ankipalli
- Captain: Sandip Patel
- Vice-Captain: Mineshkumar Patel
