ILT20 2025-26 Match 30: GG vs ADKR head-to-head, pitch report & predicted playing XIs
Gulf Giants will face Abu Dhabi Knight Riders in a do-or-die ILT20 2025 league match, where the winner secures the final playoff spot and the loser exits the tournament.
Gulf Giants (GG) will be competing against Abu Dhabi Knight Riders (ADKR) in Match No. 30 in the ILT20 2025-26 taking place at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday, 28th December. This is the final league match for both teams, and the stakes are very high.
Both teams have had a similar season so far. Gulf Giants and Abu Dhabi Knight Riders have won three matches and lost six each. However, the Giants (-0.161) have a slightly better net run rate than the Knight Riders (-0.805). With only one playoff spot left, this match works like a virtual knockout, where the winner will move into the playoffs and the loser will be knocked out.
The Gulf Giants, led by James Vince, are likely to utilize their strength of batting and experience of playing under pressure situations, while the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, led by Jason Holder, will be banking upon the same all-rounders, who have the ability to perform under high-pressure situations.
GG vs ADKR Head-to-Head Record
- Total Matches Played: 5
- Gulf Giants Won: 3
- Abu Dhabi Knight Riders Won: 2
- Tied: 0
GG vs ADKR: Pitch Report
The pitch in Dubai has been slow and balanced this season. The average first-innings score in the tournament has been around 153. Fast bowlers can get some help early with the new ball, while spinners become effective as the match goes on. Because chasing has worked well here, the team winning the toss is likely to bowl first.
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GG vs ADKR: Predicted Playing XIs
Gulf Giants (GG):
Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK), James Vince (C), Asif Khan, Moeen Ali, Lorcan Tucker, Azmatullah Omarzai, Kyle Mayers, Mark Adair, Haider Razzaq, Fred Klaassen, Tabraiz Shamsi
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders (ADKR):
Phil Salt (WK), Alex Hales, Brandon McMullen, Liam Livingstone, Alishan Sharafu, Sherfane Rutherford, Andre Russell, Jason Holder (C), Sunil Narine, Ajay Kumar, Olly Stone
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