Gulf Giants (GG) will face MI Emirates (MIE) in Match No. 3 of the International League T20 2025/26 at the Dubai
International Cricket Stadium on Thursday, December 4.
Gulf Giants, who won the inaugural season in 2022/23, finished third in the 2023/24 edition and slipped to fifth place
in the 2024/25 season. They will be aiming for a strong comeback this time around. With James Vince leading the side and
experienced players like Moeen Ali, Azmatullah Omarzai, and Tabraiz Shamsi in the squad, GG will look to start the new
edition on a positive note.
MI Emirates, champions of the 2023/24 edition, have otherwise delivered mixed performances in the other two seasons
despite boasting a strong squad. Under the leadership of Kieron Pollard, MIE will once again rely on their star-studded
lineup featuring Nicholas Pooran, Jonny Bairstow, and Shakib Al Hasan as they aim to make a winning start to the
Dubai International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report
The Dubai International Cricket Stadium generally offers good support for the bowlers, who often tend to dominate
proceedings. Batters need to be cautious with their shot selection and avoid taking unnecessary risks. The average score
at the venue hovers around 140, which can be a competitive total if applied well. Sensible, calculated batting is
essential to build an innings and take the game away from the opposition.
GG vs MIE Head to Head Record
GG vs MIE Predicted Playing 11s
Asif Khan, James Vince (C), Pathum Nissanka, Matthew Forde, Nuwan Thushara, Tabraiz Shamsi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Kyle
Mayers, Moeen Ali, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK), Ishtiaq Ahmad
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
Probable Top Performers from GG vs MIE
Probable Best Batter: James Vince
Gulf Giants captain James Vince could be the pivotal batter in this contest. Having represented the franchise for three
seasons, he has amassed 1,055 runs in 33 innings, consistently showcasing his class at the top. His form and experience
will be crucial, potentially serving as the game-changer for the Gulf Giants.
Probable Best Bowler: Fazalhaq Farooqi
Fazalhaq Farooqi is likely to be the key bowler in this matchup. He has picked up 50 wickets in 29 games at an
impressive average of 16.76 for MI Emirates. The left-arm pacer’s four overs will be vital in shaping the outcome of the
contest and tightening the pressure on the opposition.