The 27th match of the ongoing ILT20 2025 will be played between former champions, Gulf Giants and Abu Dhabi Knight Riders. The Knight Riders have a chance to qualify for the playoffs but the lack of remaining matches means they may have to depend on other results. On the other hand, the former champs have only one game left and need to win handsomely to qualify and depend on other results too.
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Gulf Giants Match Details
| Match | Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Gulf Giants, Match 27 |
| Venue | Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi |
| Timings | 7:30 PM IST |
| Date | February 1 |
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Gulf Giants Head to Head
| Matches Played | Gulf Giants Won | Abu Dhabi Knight Riders Won |
| 3 | 1 | 2 |
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Gulf Giants: Probable Playing XI
| Abu Dhabi Knight Riders | Gulf Giants |
| Andries Gous | James Vince (c) |
| Kyle Mayers | Gerhard Erasmus |
| Joe Clarke (wk) | Jordan Cox (wk) |
| Alishan Sharafu | Shimron Hetmyer |
| Roston Chase | Tim David |
| Andre Russell | Tom Curran |
| Jason Holder | Chris Jordan |
| Sunil Narine (c) | Saghir Khan |
| David Willey | Mark Adair |
| Terrance Hinds | Aayan Afzal Khan |
| Ibrar Ahmad | Blessing Muzarabani |
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Gulf Giants Pitch Report and Weather Condition
| Match Timings | Pitch Report | Weather | Chance of Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7:30 PM IST | Batting and Spin friendly | Clear. Highest Temp – 24 Degrees | None |
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Gulf Giants: Players to watch out for
Gulf Giants:
Blessing Muzarabani has picked 15 wickets averaging 15.33 in nine games.
Mark Adair has picked 11 wickets averaging 20.72 in nine games.
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders:
Jason Holder has picked 15 wickets in eight games.
Alishan Sharafu has scored 199 runs averaging 28.42 in eight games.
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Gulf Giants: Who will win the toss?
No matter which team wins the toss, they would look to bowl first as both are looking to improve their NRR. However, the Knight Riders have a 0 NRR as they not lost badly
Scenario 1: Gulf Giants wins the toss and bowl first
| Abu Dhabi Knight Riders Total 1st innings | Gulf Giants Total 2nd innings |
| 180-190 | 195 |
Scenario 2: Abu Dhabi Knight Riders win the toss and elect to bowl first
| Gulf Giants Total 1st innings | Abu Dhabi Knight Riders Total 2nd innings |
| 150-160 | 165 |
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Gulf Giants Match Prediction
Whoever wins the toss will have an advantage of knowing what score needs to be chased and at what rate. Both teams are looking to win handsomely and batting second is mostly proven crucial.
FAQs
Who will win the match?
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders have a higher chance of winning the match.
What will be the weather conditions?
The weather will be pleasant and clear during the entire day.
