WOG vs ASL: World Giants will be up against Asia Lions in the Final of the Legends League Cricket 2022 on Friday, 29th January at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground Oman Cricket (Ministry Turf 1).
World Giants have rightly deserved their spot in the finals of the LLC 2022. After starting the season with a defeat against the Lions, the Giants made a strong comeback to win three consecutive games. In their previous game, Brett Lee held his nerves to defend eight runs in the last over and help his side finish at the top.
On the other hand, Asia Lions will be at the edge of their seats during Giants’ clash with India as the latter almost cruised over the finishing line. The Lions’ managed to win two of their four games to finish second and make their way into the finals. They suffered a defeat against the Giants in their last outing and will now be aiming to take revenge.
Match Details
Match: World Giants vs Asia Lions, Final
Date & Time: 29th January, 8:00 PM IST
Venue: Al Amerat Cricket Ground Oman Cricket (Ministry Turf 1)
Pitch Report
The wicket at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground Oman Cricket (Ministry Turf 1) is ideal for batting. Scores over 200 have been racked up easily at this surface and we can expect the same in this encounter. The team winning the toss would most likely opt to field first.
Weather Report
The weather in Oman is predicted to be clear and sunny. There are no chances of rain with humidity being around 61% and wind speed at 16 km/hr. The temperature at the venue will hover around 25°C.
WOG vs ASL Probable Playing XI
World Giants
Kevin Pietersen, Herschelle Gibbs, Phil Mustard (wk), Jonty Rhodes, Albie Morkel, Kevin O Brien, Daren Sammy (c), Morne Morkel, Brett Lee, Monty Panesar, Ryan Jay Sidebottom
Asia Lions
Sanath Jayasuriya, Tillakaratne Dilshan, Romesh Kaluwitharana, Upul Tharanga (wk), Asghar Afghan, Misbah-ul-Haq (c), Mohammad Rafique, Nuwan Kulasekara, Chaminda Vaas, Muttiah Muralitharan, Dilhara Fernando
WOG vs ASL Dream11 Team
Phil Mustard, Upul Tharanga, Kevin Pietersen, Asghar Afghan, Tillakaratne Dilshan, Albie Morkel, Kevin O’Brien, Ryan Sidebottom, Nuwan Kulasekara, Dilhara Fernando, Morne Morkel
Captain: Kevin Pietersen | Vice-captain: Upul Tharanga
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