ILT20 2025-26 Match 5: DCP vs GG head-to-head, pitch report & predicted playing XIs

The International League T20 2025-26 continues with an exciting clash between Dubai Capitals (DCP) and Gulf Giants (GG) in Match No. 5 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Saturday, December 6.

Dubai Capitals did not have the best start to their season. They lost their opening match to the Desert Vipers by four wickets. The Capitals struggled to put up a big total and finished with 150/8, which the Vipers chased down comfortably with an over remaining. The team will now look to bounce back and get their first win of the tournament.

They defeated MI Emirates in their opening game, courtesy of an excellent knock from Pathum Nissanka, who smashed 81 off 42 balls. His explosive innings led the Giants' chase of 164 in just 14.4 overs with six wickets in hand. With such a confident start, GG will be eager to carry on the winning momentum.

DCP vs GG: Head-to-Head Record

Matches Played: 5
Dubai Capitals Won: 2
Gulf Giants Won: 3
No Result/Tie: 0

DCP vs GG: Pitch Report

The Dubai International Cricket Stadium usually assists the bowlers, especially in the initial parts of the game. They have to bat out there carefully, not playing too risky shots, and build their innings patiently. The average score one can find is 140, which can be very competitive if the bowling side uses the conditions aptly. Smart and controlled batting is the key on this surface.

DCP vs GG: Predicted Playing XIs

Dubai Capitals (DCP):

Sediqullah Atal, Shayan Jahangir (WK), Jordan Cox, Rovman Powell, Dasun Shanaka (C), Mohammad Nabi, David Willey, Gulbadin Naib, Haider Ali, Waqar Salamkheil, Muhammad Jawadullah

Gulf Giants (GG):

Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK), Asif Khan, Pathum Nissanka, Moeen Ali (C), Gerhard Erasmus, Azmatullah Omarzai, Liam Dawson, Matthew Forde, Haider Razzaq, Tabraiz Shamsi, Nuwan Thushara