The International League T20 2025 reaches an exciting stage with Match 26, where MI Emirates face Gulf Giants at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi, on December 23, 2025, at 8:00 PM IST.
MI Emirates are in strong form and pushing for a top-two finish, while Gulf Giants are struggling for consistency and desperately need a win to stay in playoff contention.
MIE vs GG Match Details – Match 26
| Match Info | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | International League T20 2025 |
| Match | MI Emirates vs Gulf Giants – Match 26 |
| Date | 23 December 2025 |
| Time | 8:00 PM IST |
| Venue | Sheikh Zayed Stadium |
| Live Telecast | Zee Entertainment Network |
| Live Streaming | ZEE5, FanCode |
MIE vs GG Points Table Snapshot
| Team | Matches | Won | Lost | Points | Win % | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MI Emirates | 8 | 5 | 3 | 10 | 62.50% | W, W, W, L, W |
| Gulf Giants | 8 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 37.50% | L, L, L, L, W |
MI Emirates are clearly ahead in form and confidence.
MI Emirates – Team Preview & Fantasy Outlook
MI Emirates are coming into this match after a 4-wicket win against Desert Vipers.
- Kieron Pollard played a quick cameo of 26 off 15 balls
- Sanjay Krishnamurthy added 21 runs
- Shakib Al Hasan and Zahoor Khan picked up 2 wickets each
Likely Team Combination
- Top Order: Waseem Muhammad, Jonny Bairstow, Tom Banton
- Middle Order: Nicholas Pooran, Sanjay Krishnamurthy, Shakib Al Hasan
- Finishers: Kieron Pollard, Romario Shepherd
- Bowlers: Chris Woakes, Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar, Zahoor Khan
MI Emirates look well balanced with match-winners in both batting and bowling.
Read Also: ILT20 2025–26 Points Table, Match Results & Full Schedule
Gulf Giants – Team Preview & Fantasy Outlook
Gulf Giants suffered a 6-wicket loss against Dubai Capitals in their previous match.
- Azmatullah Omarzai scored a quick 43 off 26 balls
- James Vince contributed 36 runs
- Omarzai also picked up 2 wickets
Likely Team Combination
- Top Order: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, James Vince, Moeen Ali
- Middle Order: Lorcan Tucker, Kyle Mayers, Azmatullah Omarzai
- Finishers: Mark Adair, Aayan Afzal Khan
- Bowlers: Fred Klaassen, Tabraiz Shamsi
Gulf Giants need a big performance from their top order to challenge MI Emirates.
MIE vs GG Head-to-Head Record
| Matches | MIE Won | GG Won | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
The rivalry is perfectly balanced, though MI Emirates look stronger on current form.
MIE vs GG Probable Playing XI
MI Emirates
- Waseem Muhammad
- Jonny Bairstow
- Tom Banton
- Nicholas Pooran
- Sanjay Krishnamurthy
- Shakib Al Hasan
- Kieron Pollard
- Romario Shepherd
- Chris Woakes
- Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar
- Zahoor Khan
Gulf Giants
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz
- James Vince
- Moeen Ali
- Lorcan Tucker
- Kyle Mayers
- Azmatullah Omarzai
- Aayan Afzal Khan
- Mark Adair
- Fred Klaassen
- Tabraiz Shamsi
- Haider Razzaq
Key Fantasy Players to Watch
MI Emirates
- Top Batters: Jonny Bairstow, Waseem Muhammad
- Top Bowlers: Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar, Zahoor Khan
Gulf Giants
- Top Batters: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Azmatullah Omarzai
- Top Bowlers: Azmatullah Omarzai, Aayan Afzal Khan
Pitch Report – Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
The Abu Dhabi pitch usually offers a balanced contest.
| Aspect | Condition |
|---|---|
| Batting | Average |
| Pace Bowling | Average |
| Spin Bowling | Average |
| Par Score | 150–170 |
| Dew Factor | Likely in 2nd innings |
Weather Report
| Condition | Details |
|---|---|
| Weather | Clear sky |
| Temperature | Around 22°C |
| Humidity | ~55% |
| Rain | No chance |
Clear conditions will help batters early, while dew may assist chasing teams.
MIE vs GG Dream11 Captain & Vice-Captain Picks
Small League (Safe Picks)
- Jonny Bairstow
- Waseem Muhammad
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz
- Azmatullah Omarzai
Grand League (Differential Picks)
- Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar
- Zahoor Khan
- Aayan Afzal Khan
- Romario Shepherd
MIE vs GG Match Prediction – Who Will Win?
MI Emirates are stronger on paper, have better recent form, and more depth in both batting and bowling. Gulf Giants will need something special to upset them.
Match Prediction: MI Emirates to win Match 26
Disclaimer
Fantasy cricket involves financial risk. Team selection should be done at your own discretion. Final playing XI and conditions may change before the toss.
FAQs
Q1. Key players for MI Emirates?
Jonny Bairstow, Waseem Muhammad, Shakib Al Hasan, Zahoor Khan.
Q2. Key players for Gulf Giants?
Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Azmatullah Omarzai, Tabraiz Shamsi.
Q3. Best captain choices for Dream11?
Jonny Bairstow, Waseem Muhammad, Rahmanullah Gurba
