The Deccan Gladiators take on Team Abu Dhabi in the 25th match of the Abu Dhabi T10 League 2021-22 on Monday. There will be a battle between the two teams at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi.
The Deccan Gladiators won their last match against the Northern Warriors by 19 runs. With six victories from eight games, they are at the top of the table.
The Chennai Braves were defeated by Abu Dhabi by seven wickets in their last match. The team has won six of the eight matches they have played in the tournament so far, but they are only second in the points table behind the Deccan Gladiators on net run rate.
Deccan Gladiators are currently leading the table. The team has now won three straight matches and will want to continue their winning streak. Deccan Gladiators have been impressed with their performances thus far.
The Abu Dhabi team has momentum in the tournament. They are among the best teams in the competition. It would have given them confidence, too, to win after two consecutive losses.
Both teams have performed equally well so far, so it should be an exciting match. There are not many differences between the two sides. It will be the team that bats second that has the advantage.
Sheikh Zayed Stadium has an ideal wicket for batting. With the ball coming onto the bat nicely, batters can play their shots freely. Chasing teams have an advantage here. Therefore, they should bowl first.