Gulf Giants vs Sharjah Warriorz Prediction & Match Preview – ILT20 2025-26
Match summary
Our preview of Gulf Giants vs Sharjah Warriorz in the ILT20 2025-26: form, key players, Dubai pitch and weather, plus expected scores for the 10th match.
Match details
| Match | Gulf Giants vs Sharjah Warriorz, 10th Match |
|---|---|
| Series | International League T20 2025-26 |
| Date | 10 Dec 2025 |
| Start time | 02:30 pm GMT / 06:30 pm local |
| Venue | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai |
| Status | Played |
| Our pick | Gulf Giants |
| Toss pick | Gulf Giants |
Matches in this series
Match preview
Gulf Giants and Sharjah Warriorz meet in the 10th match of the International League T20 2025-26 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Wednesday, 10 December.
Moeen Ali’s Giants are still smarting from a Super Over defeat to Desert Vipers in which, despite a big total, the bowlers could not finish the job. Their batting is in strong form. Pathum Nissanka has been the leading performer and opens with Rahmanullah Gurbaz, James Vince has been consistent, and Moeen, Azmatullah Omarzai, Tom Moores and Gerhard Erasmus add firepower. Mark Adair and Nuwan Thushara are expected to lead in the powerplay, with Omarzai and Haider Razzaq slowing things in the middle overs and Moeen and Liam Dawson completing the attack.
Tim Southee’s Warriorz have lost both of their opening games, the latest by four runs to MI Emirates after being in a strong position. Tom Kohler-Cadmore looked solid last time and opens with Johnson Charles, Sikandar Raza is the key middle-order player alongside Shubham Ranjane and Tim David, and Dwaine Pretorius and Dinesh Karthik provide late power. The bowling needs work: Maheesh Theekshana was expensive with the new ball, and Southee, Raza, Adil Rashid and Junaid Siddique will need to support him better.
Dubai evenings can bring dew, which helps chasing sides. On recent form we lean towards the Giants.
The Dubai International Cricket Stadium usually offers a fair balance between bat and ball. Fast bowlers enjoy the first few overs, with some seam movement and bounce under lights, then batting becomes more predictable. Spinners get a little help in the middle overs, and dew can make the ball slippery in evening games, which gives chasing sides a slight advantage.
The evening is expected to be calm and pleasant at around 24–26°C, with moderate humidity, mostly clear or lightly cloudy skies and a gentle breeze. Rain is highly unlikely.
Expected scores
| Innings | Predicted | Actual |
|---|---|---|
| First innings | 180–200 | – |
| Second innings | 170–195 | – |
Gulf Giants
The Giants’ top and middle order are in good rhythm, while the Warriorz have lost both games so far.
Toss pick: Gulf Giants
FAQ
Who do we expect to win Gulf Giants vs Sharjah Warriorz?
Our preview picks Gulf Giants, whose batting is in good rhythm, against a Warriorz side that has lost its first two games.
How did Gulf Giants lose their last game?
They lost a Super Over to Desert Vipers after posting a big score, with their bowlers unable to close it out.
How did Sharjah Warriorz lose last time?
They went down by four runs to MI Emirates despite being in a strong position.
Probable XIs
Expected line-ups from our preview. c = captain, wk = wicketkeeper.
Line-ups not available yet.