ILT20 2025 Match 19: ADKR vs GG head-to-head, pitch report & predicted playing XIs

The International League T20 (ILT20) 2025–26 continues with Match 19, where Abu Dhabi Knight Riders (ADKR) will take on Gulf Giants (GG) at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi, on Thursday, December 18.

Abu Dhabi Knight Riders finally returned to winning ways after a thrilling one-run victory over Desert Vipers. The victory ended their four-match losing streak and gave the team much-needed confidence. Led by Jason Holder, the Knight Riders will now look to gain momentum and move up the points table, as they are still placed at the bottom of the pecking order.

Gulf Giants, meanwhile, are currently second on the points table with three wins from six matches. However, the James Vince-led side is coming into this match after suffering back-to-back losses. They will be eager to bounce back quickly and stay strong in the race for the playoffs.

ADKR vs GG: Head-to-Head Record

Matches Played: 4
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders Won: 2
Gulf Giants Won: 2
Tied / No Result: 0

ADKR vs GG: Pitch Report

The wicket at Sheikh Zayed Stadium has favored the batting, and those who have batted first have had more success. The average score here in the first innings has been around 165 to 170. The bowlers can also get some help, which makes it a well-balanced wicket. Hence, the right decision would be to win the toss and start batting.

ADKR vs GG: Predicted Playing XIs

Abu Dhabi Knight Riders (ADKR):

Philip Salt (wk), Alex Hales, Liam Livingstone, Sherfane Rutherford, Andre Russell, Brandon McMullen, Sunil Narine, Jason Holder (c), George Garton, Ajay Kumar, Ibrar Ahmad

Gulf Giants (GG):

Pathum Nissanka, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), James Vince (c), Kyle Mayers, Moeen Ali, Azmatullah Omarzai, Matthew Forde, Asif Khan, Liam Dawson, Aayan Khan, Fred Klaasen