ILT20 2025 Match 3: GG vs MIE head-to-head, pitch report & predicted playing XIs
Gulf Giants and MI Emirates face off in ILT20 2025-26 Match 3, with both teams aiming to start their new season strong at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
The International League T20 2025-26 (ILT20), Match No. 3, will be played between Gulf Giants (GG) and MI Emirates (MIE) on Thursday, December 4, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Both of them have impressive-looking squads and will be keen to get off to a winning start in the competition.
Gulf Giants were the champions of the inaugural season of the ILT20, and their performance has seen a slump in the last two editions. The team finished third in 2023-24, then slumped to fifth position in 2024-25. This year, they will aim for a big comeback. With James Vince as captain and experienced players like Moeen Ali, Azmatullah Omarzai, Tabraiz Shamsi, and Rahmanullah Gurbaz, the Giants will look to start the new season in a positive way.
MI Emirates, who won the 2023-24 championship, have otherwise had mixed results in the league. Led by Kieron Pollard, the team is filled with match-winners such as Nicholas Pooran, Jonny Bairstow, Shakib Al Hasan, and Fazalhaq Farooqi. With such a strong lineup, MIE will be confident of starting their season with a victory.
GG vs MIE: Head-to-Head Record
- Total Matches Played: 5
- Gulf Giants Wins: 2
- MI Emirates Wins: 3
- No Result: 0
GG vs MIE: Pitch Report
The Dubai International Cricket Stadium's surface provides generous help for bowlers, particularly during the early stages of the match. There, batters need to be very cautious and not play any risky shots, as movement off the surface may create problems. The average score at this venue is approximately 140, which often proves to be competitive. Teams that bat sensibly, build partnerships, and accelerate later in the innings usually succeed here.
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GG vs MIE: Predicted Playing XIs
Gulf Giants (GG):
Asif Khan, James Vince (C), Pathum Nissanka, Matthew Forde, Nuwan Thushara, Tabraiz Shamsi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Kyle Mayers, Moeen Ali, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK), Ishtiaq Ahmad.
MI Emirates (MIE):
Muhammad Waseem, Ackeem Auguste, AM Ghazanfar, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Naveen-ul-Haq, Kieron Pollard (C), Shakib Al Hasan, Romario Shepherd, Jonny Bairstow (WK), Nicholas Pooran, Zain Ul Abidin.
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