The 26th match of the International League T20 will be played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium from 8 pm on January 31. Gulf Giants vs MI Emirates will play in this match. This match is very important for both the teams as victory is necessary to stay in the playoff race.
ILT20 2025, GG vs MIE Head to Head Record
So far 6 matches have been played between the two teams in which Gulf Giants have won 4 and MI Emirates have won 2. But if we look at the form of this season, MI seems to have the upper hand.
ILT20 2025, Gulf Giants and MI Emirates Team Status
MI Emirates is second in the points table. The team has played 8 matches in which it has won 4 and lost 4. The team has 8 points and the net run rate is +1.105.
On the other hand, the situation of Gulf Giants is a bit delicate. The team is at number 5 with just 3 wins in 8 matches. They have 6 points and a net run rate of -0.353.
In the last 5 matches, the Giants have suffered 3 defeats, while MI has won 3 matches. To make it to the playoffs, the Giants will have to win this match at all costs.
Probable Playing XI Gulf Giants
J Vince (c), G Robinson (wk), C Jordan, S Hetmyer, J Cox, C Lynn, D Worrall, A Rashid, M ur Rahman, R Gleeson, T Curran
Probable Playing XI MI Emirates
N Pooran (c), A Fletcher, T Banton (wk), K Perera, K Pollard, D Mousley, F Farooqi, A Joseph, A Hosein, W Salamkheil, T Draca
ILT20 2025, GG vs MIE Pitch and Weather Condition
The Dubai wicket is good for batting. An average of 151 runs are scored here in the first innings and 138 in the second innings. Fast bowlers get help in the initial overs.
The weather will be clear, the temperature is expected to be around 22 degrees Celsius. The wind speed can be 20 kmph which can help the bowlers.
ILT20 2025, Gulf Giants and MI Emirates Dream11 Fantasy Tips
ILT20 2025, GG vs MIE Dream11 Prediction: While making a fantasy team in this match, one should focus on some special players. Both Tom Banton and Nicholas Pooran are in great form and are excellent options in the role of wicketkeeper-batsman. Kieron Pollard and James Vince can be made captain or vice-captain.
Among the bowlers, betting on Fazalhaq Farooqui, Alzari Joseph and Chris Jordan can be beneficial. All three have the ability to take wickets in the death overs and can also score runs with the bat. Tom Curran and Akeel Hosein are good options among all-rounders as both provide balance to the team.
ILT20 2025, GG vs MIE Match Prediction
ILT20 2025, Gulf Giants and MI Emirates Match Prediction: Gulf Giants are ahead in head to head, MI Emirates are considered strong contenders for victory considering their current form.
MI have 60% chances of winning due to the explosive batting of Tom Banton and Nicholas Pooran and deadly bowling of Farooqi-Joseph. At the same time, Giants have 40% chances of winning. The team can make a comeback under the captaincy of James Vince, but for this they will have to perform well in every department.
