ILT20 2025-26 Match 26: MIE vs GG head-to-head, pitch report & predicted playing XIs

MI Emirates will face Gulf Giants in Match 26 of the ILT20 2025–26 at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium on Tuesday, December 23.

MI Emirates are very close to sealing a playoff spot. They are currently placed second on the points table with five wins from eight matches. Led by Kieron Pollard, the team is in great form, coming into this match after three wins in a row. A victory here will confirm their place in the playoffs, so they will be eager to finish the job.

Gulf Giants, on the other hand, are going through a tough phase. They have lost four matches in a row and have only three wins from eight games. Even though they are still in the playoff race, they cannot afford another loss. This match is very important for them if they want to stay alive in the tournament.

MIE vs GG: Head-to-Head Record (T20s)

Matches Played: 6
MI Emirates Won: 3
Gulf Giants Won: 3
Tied: 0
No Result: 0

MIE vs GG: Pitch Report

The Sheikh Zayed Stadium has hosted seven matches in ILT20 2025–26 so far. The average first-innings score is around 170. Teams batting first have had more success, as only two matches were won while chasing. The pitch supports both batters and bowlers, but putting runs on the board can be a safer option

MIE vs GG: Predicted Playing XIs

MI Emirates (MIE):

Muhammad Waseem, Tom Banton, Nicholas Pooran (WK), Kieron Pollard (C), Romario Shepherd, Shakib Al Hasan, Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Allah Ghazanfar, Zahoor Khan, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Arab Gul Momand

Gulf Giants (GG):

Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK), James Vince (C), Moeen Ali, Lorcan Tucker, Azmatullah Omarzai, Kyle Mayers, Mark Adair, Aayan Khan, Haider Razzaq, Fred Klaassen, Tabraiz Shamsi