In the 10th T20 match of the ILT20 2025-26, the Gulf Giants (GG) are set to face the Sharjah Warriorz (SWR) at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The Gulf Giants made a good start to this season by winning two back-to-back games, but they failed to continue it in the last game.
They performed well in the last game but lost in a super over against the Desert Vipers. Pathum Nissanka performed brilliantly in the last game and scored 56 runs in 29 balls with a strike rate of 193, while Rahmanullah Gurbaz also played well and scored 41 runs. Moreover, Azmatullah Omarzai also did well in bowling and took 4 wickets. On the other hand, Sharjah Warriorz did not have a good start to the tournament as they lost both games this season.
In the last game, they lost by 4 runs against MI Emirates. However, Sikandar Raza batted well, scoring 64 runs in 33 balls at a strike rate of 193, while Tom Kohler-Cadmore also played well, scoring 51 runs in 42 balls. They will definitely want to perform well against the Gulf Giants in this match.
GG vs SWR ILT20 Match Preview
The pitch at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium is a bit slow in the beginning, but since the last two games, it has shown good signs for batters. Moreover, as the tournament progresses, the pitches will improve more. This match promises to be an exciting encounter as the Gulf Giants look to bounce back from their super over loss, while the Sharjah Warriorz are desperate for their first win of the season.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Gulf Giants vs Sharjah Warriorz |
| Date | 10 Dec 2025 |
| Time | 8:00 PM IST |
| Venue | Dubai International Cricket Stadium |
| Tournament | ILT20 2025-26 |
Pitch Report
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Type | Batting Pitch (60%) |
| Average Score | 169 runs (last 4 matches), Expected similar score |
| Favors | Batters, improves as tournament progresses |
| Surface | Bit slow in the beginning, showing good signs for batters |
| Wicket Distribution | 65% Pace Bowling, 35% Spin Bowling |
| Weather Impact | Dew can play a role in the second innings |
| Toss Factor | Captains winning toss usually choose to chase |
Weather Report
| Condition | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 25.1°C |
| Humidity | 47% |
| Wind Speed | Dust conditions |
| Rain Chance | No rain expected |
| Overall | Clear conditions with dust, suitable for cricket |
Toss Prediction
Dew can play a role in the second innings at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, so captains who win the toss on this ground usually choose to chase. The pitch has been improving for batters as the tournament progresses, making the second innings potentially more favorable. Given the recent trend and the average score of 169 runs, the team winning the toss is expected to bowl first and chase down the target.
Injury Updates
No injury updates available for both teams heading into this match.
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GG vs SWR Head-to-Head Records
Gulf Giants and Sharjah Warriorz have competed against each other six times in the last five years, and Gulf Giants have come out as the winners four times, while Sharjah Warriorz have managed to win two matches.
| Team | Matches Won |
|---|---|
| Gulf Giants (GG) | 4 |
| Sharjah Warriorz (SWR) | 2 |
| No Result | 0 |
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Top Picks For The Match
| Player | Reason |
|---|---|
| Pathum Nissanka (GG) | Opening batsman scored 56 runs off 29 balls in the last match with a strike rate of 193, including multiple boundaries |
| Tom Kohler-Cadmore (SWR) | Top scorer for Sharjah Warriorz in last match with 51 runs off 42 balls, including 2 fours and 2 sixes |
| Azmatullah Omarzai (GG) | Top wicket-taker for Gulf Giants with 4 wickets at an economy rate of 8 in the last match |
| Adil Rashid (SWR) | Leading wicket-taker for Sharjah Warriorz with 3 wickets in the last match, expected to play important role |
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