The ILT20 2025-26 continues with Dubai Capitals taking on the Gulf Giants. Both teams will lock horns in game 5 of the
tournament at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai on Saturday, December 06.
The Capitals began their campaign on a losing note as they suffered a four-wicket defeat at the hands of the Desert
Vipers. The team failed to put on a big score and were restricted to 150/8, which the opposition chased down with an
On the other hand, the Gulf Giants played MI Emirates in their opening game. Pathum Nissanka was the main architect of
their win as he hammered a 42-ball 81 and helped the Giants chase down the 164-run target in 14.4 overs, with six
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
crucial for building an innings and taking the game away from the opposition.
DCP vs GG Head-to-Head Record
DCP vs GG Predicted Playing XIs
Sediqullah Atal, Shayan Jahangir(w), Jordan Cox, Rovman Powell, Dasun Shanaka(c), Mohammad Nabi, David Willey, Gulbadin
Naib, Haider Ali, Waqar Salamkheil, Muhammad Jawadullah
Rahmanullah Gurbaz(w), Asif Khan, Pathum Nissanka, Moeen Ali(c), Gerhard Erasmus, Azmatullah Omarzai, Liam Dawson,
Matthew Forde, Haider Razzaq, Tabraiz Shamsi, Nuwan Thushara
Probable Top Performers from DCP vs GG
Probable Best Batter: Pathum Nissanka
Gulf Giants’ Pathum Nissanka could be the best batter in the upcoming game against the Dubai Capitals. Coming off a
match-winning 81-run knock, the Sri Lankan can do similar damage in the next match and hand his team their second win of
Probable Best Bowler: Waqar Salamkheil
Waqar Salamkheil's two-wicket haul against Desert Vipers went in vain after his team lost their opening match. While
Salamkheil leaked over 18 runs, he picked two crucial wickets to get his team back in the contest. However, he will look
to bowl with the same intensity in the upcoming game and add more wickets to his tally.