Dubai Capitals vs Gulf Giants Prediction & Match Preview – ILT20 2025-26

Dubai Capitals and Gulf Giants meet in the 5th match of the International League T20 2025-26 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Saturday, 6 December, with an evening start.

The Capitals began poorly, losing to Desert Vipers. Their innings never gathered momentum and finished on 150/8, a total the Vipers chased down with an over to spare. Dasun Shanaka is named as captain in the probable XI, which includes Jordan Cox, Rovman Powell, Mohammad Nabi, David Willey and Waqar Salamkheil.

Gulf Giants made a strong start, beating MI Emirates by six wickets. They reached 164 in just 14.4 overs, with Pathum Nissanka hitting 81 off 42 balls. The likely XI is led by Moeen Ali and includes Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Azmatullah Omarzai, Liam Dawson and Tabraiz Shamsi.

Dubai’s surface usually starts with good pace and true bounce, with dew making chasing a little easier as the night goes on. Both sides have power hitters, so par scores here tend to be in the high 170s. Giants carry the momentum, though we lean towards the Capitals to bounce back.

Probable playing XI

Pitch report

The Dubai International Cricket Stadium usually offers a fair balance between bat and ball. Pacers can find seam and bounce early under lights, the pitch becomes more predictable for batters later, and spinners get some help in the middle overs. Dew can make the ball slippery in evening games, which gives chasing teams a slight edge.

Weather

The evening is expected to be warm and calm at about 26°C, with clear to slightly hazy skies, a light breeze, moderate humidity and no threat of rain.

Expected scores

• 1st innings: 165–185
• 2nd innings: 155–175

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