The 26th match of the ongoing ILT20 2025 will be played between former champions Gulf Giants and current holders, MI Emirates. While the current holders are looking for a top-two finish, the former champs are looking to qualify for the playoffs. Emirates need two wins to finish in the top two with Dubai Capitals breathing down their neck. On the other hand, the Giants are getting tough competition from five teams and need big wins to stand out.
Gulf Giants vs MI Emirates Match Details
| Match | Gulf Giants vs MI Emirates, Match 26 |
| Venue | Dubai International Stadium, Dubai |
| Timings | 8:00 PM IST |
| Date | January 31 |
Gulf Giants vs MI Emirates Head to Head
| Matches Played | MI Emirates Won | Gulf Giants Won |
| 2 | 2 | 2 |
Gulf Giants vs MI Emirates: Probable Playing XI
| Gulf Giants | MI Emirates |
|---|---|
| James Vince (c) | Andre Fletcher |
| Tom Alsop | Muhammad Waseem |
| Jordan Cox (wk) | Tom Banton |
| Gerhard Erasmus | Kusal Perera |
| Shimron Hetmyer | Nicholas Pooran (c & wk) |
| Tim David | Dan Mousley |
| Tom Curran | Kieron Pollard |
| Mark Adair | Romario Shepherd |
| Aayan Afzal Khan | Muhammad Rohid |
| Chris Jordan | Alzarri Joseph |
| Muhammad Zuhaib | Fazalhaq Farooqi |
Gulf Giants vs MI Emirates Pitch Report and Weather Condition
| Match Timings | Pitch Report | Weather | Chance of Rain |
| 8:00 PM IST | Batting and Spin friendly | Clear. Highest Temp – 23 Degrees | None |
Gulf Giants vs MI Emirates: Players to watch out for
MI Emirates:
Tom Banton is the second-highest run getter of the season with 369 runs averaging 52.71 in eight matches.
Fazalhaq Farooqi has picked 18 wickets averaging 11.83 in eight games.
Alzarri Joseph has picked 15 wickets averaging 14.93 in seven games.
Gulf Giants:
Blessing Muzarabani has picked 14 wickets averaging 15.21 in eight games.
Mark Adair has picked 11 wickets averaging 18 in eight games.
Gulf Giants vs MI Emirates: Who will win the match?
Scenario 1: MI Emirates wins the toss and bowl first
| Gulf Giants Total 1st innings | MI Emirates Total 2nd innings |
| 160-`170 | 175 |
Scenario 2: Gulf Giants win the toss and elect to bat first
| Gulf Giants Total 1st innings | MI Emirates Total 2nd innings |
| 140-150 | 155 |
Gulf Giants vs MI Emirates Toss Prediction
While MI might look to bowl first, the Giants might look to bat first purely because of their misfiring batting line-up
FAQs
Who will win the match?
MI Emirates has a higher chance of winning the game
What will be the weather conditions?
The weather will remain clear and sunny for the day.
