Gulf Giants (GG) will face Dubai Capitals (DCP) in Match 23 of the International League T20 2025 on December 21, 2025, at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. The match will start at 3:30 PM IST. Both teams are in the race for the top spots, making this clash important and exciting.
Match Details: GG vs DCP – Match 23
| Match | GG vs DCP (Match 23) |
|---|---|
| Tournament | International League T20 2025 |
| Date | December 21, 2025 |
| Time | 3:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah |
| Live Streaming | ZEE5, FanCode |
| Live Score | GG vs DCP Live Score |
Points Table Snapshot (Before Match 23)
| Team | Matches | Won | Lost | Points | Last 5 Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dubai Capitals | 7 | 3 | 4 | 6 | W, L, L, W, W |
| Gulf Giants | 7 | 3 | 4 | 6 | L, L, L, W, L |
Both teams have equal points, but Dubai Capitals look slightly more stable in recent games.
Gulf Giants (GG) Team Preview
Gulf Giants are coming into this match after a 4-wicket loss. Still, they showed good fight with the bat and ball.
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz was the standout performer with 72 runs off 45 balls
- Tabraiz Shamsi (3 wickets) and Fred Klaassen (2 wickets) bowled well
Likely Batting Order – GG
- Pathum Nissanka
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz
- James Vince
- Sean Dickson
All-round & Finishing Strength
- Moeen Ali
- Azmatullah Omarzai
- Asif Khan Lala
Bowling Unit
- Chris Wood
- Fred Klaassen
- Aayan Afzal Khan
- Tabraiz Shamsi
GG will depend heavily on their top order and spinners to control this match.
Dubai Capitals (DCP) Team Preview
Dubai Capitals are coming with strong confidence after a 63-run win in their last game.
- Sediqullah Atal smashed 66 runs
- Mohammad Nabi scored quick runs and took 3 wickets
- Waqar Salamkheil also picked 3 wickets
Likely Batting Order – DCP
- Shayan Jahangir
- Sediqullah Atal
- Jordan Cox
- Leus du Plooy
Middle & Lower Order Power
- Rovman Powell
- Mohammad Nabi
- Dasun Shanaka
- David Willey
Bowling Attack
- David Willey
- Mustafizur Rahman
- Waqar Salamkheil
- Muhammad Jawadullah
DCP looks more balanced, especially with experienced all-rounders.
Probable Playing XI
Gulf Giants (GG)
- Pathum Nissanka
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK)
- James Vince
- Sean Dickson
- Moeen Ali
- Azmatullah Omarzai
- Asif Khan Lala
- Aayan Afzal Khan
- Chris Wood
- Fred Klaassen
- Matthew Forde
Dubai Capitals (DCP)
- Shayan Jahangir
- Sediqullah Atal
- Leus du Plooy
- Jordan Cox (WK)
- Rovman Powell
- Dasun Shanaka
- David Willey
- Mohammad Nabi
- Muhammad Jawadullah
- Waqar Salamkheil
- Mustafizur Rahman
Players to Watch
Gulf Giants
- Top Batters: Pathum Nissanka, Rahmanullah Gurbaz
- Top Bowlers: Azmatullah Omarzai, Aayan Afzal Khan
Dubai Capitals
- Top Batters: Jordan Cox, Rovman Powell
- Top Bowlers: Waqar Salamkheil, Mustafizur Rahman
Pitch Report & Weather – Sharjah
Pitch Report
- Flat surface with short boundaries
- Batters enjoy hitting, but spinners get help
- Average scores:
- Low: 140
- Medium: 160
- High: 180
Weather Update
- Few clouds, clear skies
- Wind around 13–14 m/s, which can trouble big shots
- No rain expected
Key Player Stats (2025 Season)
| Player | Role | Avg Fantasy Pts | Recent Performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz | WK | 80.6 | 72, 30, 2, 50, 41 |
| Jordan Cox | WK | 75.2 | 28, 46, 49, 29, 52 |
| Waqar Salamkheil | Bowler | 90.8 | 3W, 1W, 1W, 3W, 4W |
| Fred Klaassen | Bowler | 74.6 | 2W, 1W, 3W |
Captain & Vice-Captain Choices
Small League Picks
- Pathum Nissanka
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz
- Jordan Cox
- Rovman Powell
Grand League Differentials
- Azmatullah Omarzai
- Aayan Afzal Khan
- Waqar Salamkheil
- Mustafizur Rahman
Match Prediction: Who Will Win?
Dubai Capitals look slightly stronger due to better recent form and a more settled bowling attack.
Prediction: Dubai Capitals to win
Disclaimer
Fantasy sports involve risk. Team selections should be made based on personal judgment and match conditions. Player performance may vary on match day.
FAQs
Q1. Who are the key players for Gulf Giants?
Pathum Nissanka, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Azmatullah Omarzai, Aayan Afzal Khan.
Q2. Who are the key players for Dubai Capitals?
Jordan Cox, Rovman Powell, Waqar Salamkheil, Mustafizur Rahman.
Q3. How is the Sharjah pitch for T20 matches?
It is batting-friendly but spinners play an important role, especially in middle overs.
Q4. Best captain choices for GG vs DCP Dream11?
Pathum Nissanka, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Jordan Cox, Rovman Powell.
