The next confrontation between Gulf Giants and Capitals of Dubai in it International T20 League 2025 is scheduled to take place on January 18, 2025 at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium.
The Gulf Giants, currently sixth with two losses in two games, are eager to get their first win of the season. They will depend on key players such as Chris Jordan and Shimron Hetmyer to lead the charge.
On the other hand, Dubai Capitals are fourth in the standings with one win and one loss. They are looking to build momentum and standout performances are expected from hope shaihis leading run scorer, and Gulbadin Naibwho has proven effective with the ball.
ILT20 2025, Match 10:
- Date and time: January 18, 02:30 pm GMT/ 08:00 pm IST/ 06:30 pm local
- Event: Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah
Sharjah Stadium Cricket Ground Report
The Sharjah Cricket Stadium pitch is famous for being batting-friendly, often facilitating high-scoring encounters in T20 matches. The surface usually offers good bounce and pace, making it conducive for batsmen to hit their shots freely. Historically, teams that win the toss may prefer to bat first, aiming for a competitive total of around 170+ to put pressure on the chasing side. While spinners may come into play as the match progresses, the first few overs tend to favor fast bowlers who can take advantage of the conditions. Overall, fans can expect an exciting contest with plenty of runs on offer, so it is essential that both teams take advantage of the favorable batting conditions.
GG vs DC Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Window holders: Shai Esperanza, Jordan Cox
- Hitters: Dasun Shanaka, James Vince, Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell
- All terrain: Sikandar RazaMark Adair
- Bowlers: Dushmantha Chameera, Chris Jordan, Obed McCoy
GG vs DC Dream11 Captain and Vice Captain Prediction:
- Option 1: James Vince (c), Jordan Cox (vc)
- Option 2: Rovman Powell (c), Shimron Hetmyer (vc)
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GG vs DC Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Brandon McMullen, Tymal Mills, Gulbadin Naib, Olly Stone
GG vs DC Dream11 Team for today’s match (January 18, 14:30 GMT):
Squads:
Gulf Giants: Aayan Afzal Khan, Blessing Muzarabani, Chris Jordan, Dipendra Singh Airee, Gerhard Erasmus, James Vince, Jordan Cox, Mohammad Zuhaib Zubair, Rehan Ahmed and Shimron Hetmyer, Adam Lyth, Dominic Drakes, Daniel Worrall, Dushan Hemantha, Ibrahim Zadran, Mark Adair , Ollie Robinson, Tim David, Tom Curran, Tymal Mills, Muhammad Saghir Khan, Muhammad Uzair Khan, Wahidullah Zadran
Capitals of Dubai: Adam Rossington (wk), Sam Billings, Dasun Shanaka, Sikandar Raza (c), Shai Hope, Brandon McMullen, Jeffrey Vandersay, Joe Burns, Gulbadin Naib, Najibullah Zadran, Dushmantha Chameera, Scott Kuggeleijn, Sharafuddin Ashraf, Joe Weatherley, Zahir Khan, Obed McCoy, Rovman Powell, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Akif Raja, Haider Ali, Garuka Sanketh, Olly Stone