NCL T10 2024, TG vs ATL, Eliminator - Fantasy Teams, Predictions and Expert Advice


TG vs ATL, NCL 2024: Dream11 Predictions for Eliminator [Source: @ICC/x.com]TG vs ATL, NCL 2024: Dream11 Predictions for Eliminator [Source: @ICC/x.com]

Texas Gladiators and Atlanta Kings will collide in the Eliminator match of the National Cricket League T10 2024 season on October 13. The winner of the match will seal one of the two spots for the second qualifier. The much-awaited contest will be hosted by the University of Texas Dallas (UTD) Cricket Stadium and the action will commence from 12:00 AM IST onwards, i.e., shortly after the conclusion of the first qualifier between Chicago and LA Waves.

TG vs ATL: NCL 2024 Journeys so far

Texas Gladiators

Texas Gladiators, under the leadership of charismatic former Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi, qualified for the playoffs by securing three wins from five league matches. They also comprehensively routed Atlanta Kings a couple of days ago in their previous outing. Dawid Malan has minted the highest number of runs among all Texas Gladiators players this season with 178 runs from five matches. The bowling department, on the other hand, has been ably helmed by USA stars Nisarg Patel and Usman Rafiq.

Atlanta Kings

The Angelo Mathews-led Atlanta Kings group recorded just two wins from five matches to qualify for the NCL T10 2024 playoffs. They recently incurred successive demoralising defeats to Dallas Lonestars and Texas Gladiators. Captain Angelo Mathews himself has emerged as their standout performer with the bat, considering the legendary Sri Lankan cricketer has tallied 158 runs from five innings. Sam Billings has also unfurled handy runs at the top of the order. With the ball, Saad Humayun has consistently delivered timely breakthroughs for his team.

TG vs ATL Fantasy Expert Advice

The NCL 2024 season, being played in a T10 format, has witnessed several high-octane showdowns and some exhilarating run-chases. As per the fantasy expert advice, the team winning the toss should opt to bat first. In the first 15 matches of the season played out at the University of Texas Dallas (UTD) Cricket Stadium, teams batting first have emerged victorious on eight of those occasions.

TG vs ATL Fantasy Team 1

Wicketkeeper: Sam Billings, Kennar Lewis
Batters: Angelo Mathews, Dawid Malan, Nick Kelly
All-rounders: Usman Rafiq, Danish Aziz, Gajanand Singh, James Neesham
Bowlers: Nisarg Patel, Wahab Riaz

Captain: Nisarg Patel
Vice-captain: Angelo Mathews

Texas Gladiators: 6 Players; Atlanta Kings: 5 Players

TG vs ATL Fantasy Team 2

Wicketkeeper: Sam Billings, Kennar Lewis
Batters: Angelo Mathews, Dawid Malan
All-rounders: James Neesham, James Fuller, Shahid Afridi, Gajanand Singh
Bowlers: Nisarg Patel, Saad Humayun, Wahab Riaz

Captain: Dawid Malan
Vice-captain: James Neesham

Texas Gladiators: 6 Players; Atlanta Kings: 5 Players