Qualifier 1 did not go as planned, and our Gulf Giants faced a tough defeat against MI Emirates. Our next challenge is facing the Dubai Capitals in Qualifier 2, with the goal of reaching the final for the second time in a row. Despite losing Qualifier 1 in the previous season, we turned things around to win the tournament, and we're drawing strength from that experience.

Although Qualifier 1 was tough, there were some bright spots. Daniel Worrall showcased his talent, taking 3 wickets for just 15 runs in his first outing in our colours, while Chris Jordan contributed a hard-hitting 31 runs with the bat. While we are disappointed with the overall outcome, we are confident in our ability to bounce back from setbacks like this and are ready to take on the Capitals.

The Dubai Capitals secured their place in the Playoffs by winning their last two league games and then dominating the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders in the Eliminator, winning by 85 runs. They are coming into Qualifier 2 with a lot of confidence, especially with players like Sikandar Raza, Olly Stone, and new recruit Tom Abell performing exceptionally well.

In our previous encounters this season, we comfortably defeated the Capitals in both games, which gives us a boost of confidence heading into this match. With our team winning four out of our last five games, we are in good form and ready for the challenge. It is shaping up to be an exciting contest, and we are optimistic about our chances of reaching the final once again.