EMI vs SJH Dream11 Prediction: Match 18 of ILT20 League 2024 Playing 11, Pitch Report, Fantasy Cricket Tips for MI Emirates vs Sharjah Warriors Dream11 Team

MI Emirates and Sharjah Warriors are all set to clash against each other in Match 18 of the ILT20 League. We are approaching the business end of the tournament, as both teams will look to seal their playoff berths.

MI Emirates vs Sharjah Warriors, Match 18 of International T20 League
02 February, 8:00 PM IST
Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi, UAE

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EMI vs SJH Dream11 Prediction

MI Emirates currently sit on top of the points tally, with four wins from their six matches. On the other hand, Sharjah Warriors have claimed three wins from five matches.

Form Guide

SJH: LWLWW
EMI: LWWWW

Sheikh Zayed Stadium Pitch Report

The wicket in Sharjah has been good for batting conditions so far. We are consistently witnessing scores above 160-170 in the matches being played here. However, expect the pitch to be on the slower side as the tournament progresses, as the spinners come into play.

SJH Playing 11

1. Joe Denly
2. Johnson Charles
3. Niroshan Dickwella (wk)
4. T Kohler- Cadmore (c)
5. Lewis Gregory
6. Daniel Sams
7. Basil Hameed
8. Maheesh Theekshana
9. Chris Woakes
10. Muhammad Jawadullah
11. Mark Watt

Sharjah Warriors Team News

Squad: Martin Guptill, Johnson Charles, Tom Kohler- Cadmore (c), Joe Denly, Daniel Sams, Niroshan Dickwella, James Fuller, Christopher Sole, Qais Ahmad, Chris Woakes, Junaid Siddique, Basil Hameed, Muhammad Jawadullah, Nilansh Keswani, Mark Watt, Lewis Gregory, Maheesh Theekshana, Dilshan Madushanka
Martin Guptill was used an impact player last time around, it will be interesting to see if he gets the nod ahead of Joe Denly.

SJH Key Players

Tom Kohler-Cadmore Stats in ILT20

Tom Kohler-Cadmore last 5 innings in T20	Total runs in ILT20 2023	Batting average in T20	Strike Rate	Captain choice
68, 0, 3, 19, 6	325 runs in 10 innings	4160 runs at an average of 30.4	142.60	Yes

Johnson Charles Stats in ILT20

Johnson Charles last 5 innings in T20	Total runs in ILT20	Batting average	Strike Rate	Captain choice
43*, 6, 1, 93, 57	200 runs in 5 matches	6089 runs at an average of 26.90	130.9	Yes

EMI Playing 11

1. Muhammad Waseem
2. Andre Fletcher
3. Kusal Perera
4. Nicholas Pooran (c)
5. Ambati Rayudu
6. Muhammad Rohid Khan
7. Dwayne Bravo
8. Tim David
9. Trent Boult
10. Akeal Hosein
11. Fazalhaq Farooqi

MI Emirates Team News

Squad: Kusal Perera (wk), Andre Fletcher, Nicholas Pooran (c), Will Smeed, Corey Anderson, Kieron Pollard, Dwayne Bravo, Odean Smith, Akeal Hosein, Trent Boult, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Ambati Rayudu, Zahoor Khan, Jordan Thompson, Vijaykanth Viyaskanth, Waqar Salamkheil, Nosthush Kenjige, Dan Mousley, Asif Khan, Muhammad Waseem, McKenny Clarke, Muhammad Rohid Khan
Kieron Pollard is involved in the SA T20 League, and will not be available for selection.

EMI Key Players

Nicholas Pooran Stats in ILT20

Nicholas Pooran last 5 innings in T20	Total runs in ILT20	Batting average	Strike Rate	Captain choice
17, 33, 37, 39*, 51	198 runs in six innings	6294 runs at an average of 26.10	145.20	Yes

Tim David Stats in ILT20

Tim David last 5 innings in T20	Total runs in ILT20	Batting average	Strike Rate	Vice-captain choice
28, 10, 20, 41, 27	126 runs in 5 matches	3987 runs at an average of 31.10	161.50	No

Who will win today’s ILT20 Match between Sharjah Warriors vs MI Emirates?

MI Emirates are currently placed at the top of the table, as a win could take them a step closer to the playoffs.
The last time the two players faced each other, MI Emirates won by 106 runs.
Sharjah Warriors could go to the top of the table with a win on Friday.

EMI vs SJH Dream11 Prediction

Wicket-keepers: Johnson Charles (vc), Nicholas Pooran (c)
Batsmen: Waseem Muhammad, Tim David, Tom Kohler Cadmore
All-rounder: Dwayne Bravo, Daniel Sams
Bowlers: Trent Boult, Chris Woakes, Maheesh Theekshana, Fazalhaq Farooqi

Who are Best Captain Options for EMI vs SJH Dream11 Team

For Small League, Head to Head contest: Nicholas Pooran, Trent Boult
For Grand League, Mega Contest: Waseem Muhammad, Tim David

What are EMI vs SJH Fantasy Tips?

Nicholas Pooran has been in great form so far, playing some good cameos in the tournament already. The West Indian is a good option for vice-captaincy.
Johnson Charles is among the top run getters in the tournament, scoring 200 runs in 5 matches. He is a good captaincy option.
Fazalhaq Farooqi is the top wicket taker, having 12 wickets to his name in six matches.