Match 3 of the International League T20 2025, a T20 (ILT20) match, will be played between Gulf Giants vs MI Emirates on December 4, 2025, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai.
This is a crucial match in the T20 league tournament. The match will start at 8:00 PM IST (6:00 PM UAE local time).
Both teams will be looking for a win to get off to a strong start in the tournament. The live broadcast of the match will be available on FanCode in India.
ILT20 2025-26 GG vs MIE 2025: Head-to-Head
GG has a 2-3 lead over MIE in the last five matches. This will be the first time the two teams have faced each other this season.
Gulf Giants vs MI Emirates Points Table Position and Team Status
Gulf Giants: GG missed the playoffs last season, but they are the 2022-23 champions. Their batting has been impressive with James Vince (captain, 260 runs in the most recent 10 T20Is) and Kyle Mayers. Blessing Muzarabani and Tabraiz Shamsi are key in the bowling.
MI Emirates: MI won the title in 2023-24 but were eliminated in the Eliminator last season. Nicholas Pooran (captain) and Jonny Bairstow have contributed to their batting. Fazal Haq Farooqi (50 wickets in 29 matches) and Naveen-ul-Haq are the strengths in the bowling.
ILT20 2025-26 Gulf Giants vs MI Emirates: GG are in 5th place in the points table (0 points, NRR 0), while MIE are in 6th place (0 points, NRR 0).
Gulf Giants (GG) Probable Playing XI
- James Vince(C)
- Pathum Nissanka
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK)
- Kyle Mayers
- Moeen Ali
- Gerhard Erasmus
- Azmatullah Omarzai
- Aayan Afzal Khan
- Liam Dawson
- Tabraiz Shamsi
- Blessing Muzarabani
MI Emirates (MIE) Probable Playing XI
- Jonny Bairstow(WK)
- Tom Banton
- Nicholas Pooran (C)
- Kieron Pollard
- Andre Fletcher
- Shakib Al Hasan
- Romario Shepherd
- Muhammad Waseem
- Fazalhaq Farooqi
- Naveen-ul-Haq
- Muhammad Rohid
ILT20 2025-26 GG vs MIE Match Weather and Pitch Report
The pitch at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium is balanced, good for shot-makers initially but slows down later. Pace bowlers will benefit under the lights.
On December 4, 2025, the temperature in Dubai is 26°C, clear skies, no clouds, light winds, and a 5% chance of rain, making a full match expected.
ILT20 2025-26 GG vs MIE Match Prediction
Gulf Giants vs MI Emirates Match Prediction: Today’s ILT20 match is between Gulf Giants and MI Emirates. Both teams are seeking their first win of the season.
The form of James Vince and Nicholas Pooran will be crucial. The pitch may favor the team batting first.
Fazalhaq Farooqi and Blessing Muzarabani could take early wickets. MI Emirates has a slight edge in the head-to-head, but GG’s current form is better. The match will be very close.
However, Talking about Prediction, Gulf Giants have a 55% chance of winning and MI Emirates have a 45% chance. Gulf Giants can win today.
