ADKR vs GG Match Preview

Gulf Giants come into this game with a higher points-table standing, an improved net run rate, and a better general balance across departments. The Abu Dhabi Knight Riders are showing fight but are inconsistent, especially with batting depth and fatal execution. With in-form players such as Pathum Nissanka and Azmatullah Omarzai, the Giants seem to have an advantage over the Knight Riders. 

ADKR vs GG Match Details

• Match: Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Gulf Giants, 19th Match, International League T20 2025

• Date: 18th December 2025

• Time: 08:00 AM IST

• Venue: Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah

• Live Streaming: FanCode, Zee5

ADKR vs GG Weather Report

ADKR vs GG Pitch Report

We anticipate a balanced surface for this game. Pacers can expect some initial movement off the seam with the new ball.

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Top Batters to Watch – ADKR vs GG

• Pathum Nissanka (GG): 226 runs in this Tournament 

• Liam Livingstone (ADKR): 187 runs in this Tournament 

• Alishan Sharafu (ADKR): 166 runs in this Tournament 

Top Bowlers to Watch – ADKR vs GG

• Azmatullah Omarzai (GG): 9 wickets in this Tournament 

• Ajay Kumar (ADKR): 9 wickets in this Tournament 

• Andre Russell (ADKR): 7 wickets in this Tournament 

ADKR vs GG Recent Form

ADKR vs GG Today Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1: If ADKR Bat First

• Powerplay Score: 35–40

• Predicted Total: 165–175

• Match Result: ADKR to win

Scenario 2: If GG Bat First

• Powerplay Score: 45–50

• Predicted Total: 180–190

• Match Result: GG to win

Who will score the Most Runs?

Who will take the Most Wickets?

ADKR vs GG Predicted Playing XIs

Gulf Giants 

Pathum Nissanka, Rahmanullah Gurbaz(WK), James Vince(C), Moeen Ali, Kyle Mayers, Asif Khan, Liam Dawson, Aayan Afzal Khan, Chris Wood, Fred Klaassen, Matthew Forde

Abu Dhabi Knight Riders 

Philip Salt(WK), Alex Hales, Liam Livingstone, Michael-Kyle Pepper, Alishan Sharafu, Sherfane Rutherford, Andre Russell, Jason Holder(C), Shadley van Schalkwyk, Sunil Narine, Ajay Kumar

ADKR vs GG Today Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today?

The Abu Dhabi Knight Riders are entering the final stages of the ILT20 2025 campaign under increasing pressure, with their performance so far falling short of goals. Gulf Giants have had a mixed but competitive campaign in the ILT20, sitting in second place on the points table after six matches. The prediction leans slightly in favor of the Gulf Giants, given their strengths and recent results, mainly because of their balanced roster and track record in close games. Considering the team combination, Gulf Giants is expected to win this match.

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