Sharjah Warriorz vs Gulf Giants Prediction & Match Preview – ILT20 2025-26
Match summary
Winless Sharjah Warriorz take on in-form Gulf Giants in ILT20 2025-26. Our preview covers probable XIs, the Sharjah pitch, weather and the verdict.
Match details
| Match | Sharjah Warriorz vs Gulf Giants, 16th Match |
|---|---|
| Series | International League T20 2025-26 |
| Date | 15 Dec 2025 |
| Start time | 2:30 pm GMT / 6:30 pm local |
| Venue | Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah |
| Status | Played |
| Our pick | Gulf Giants |
| Toss pick | Sharjah Warriorz |
Matches in this series
Match preview
Sharjah Warriorz and Gulf Giants meet at Sharjah Cricket Stadium in the 16th match of ILT20 2025-26, with the two teams in very different places in the standings.
The Warriorz have found the season hard, having lost all three of their matches so far. A win would help restore confidence and revive their campaign. Their likely line-up features Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Johnson Charles, Sikandar Raza, James Rew, Adil Rashid and Taskin Ahmed, with Matheesha Pathirana in the attack.
The Giants have been far steadier. Led by James Vince, they have won three of five and sit second on the points table. Another victory would not change their position, but it would bring two valuable points and a better net run-rate, both important for qualification. Pathum Nissanka, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Azmatullah Omarzai and Mark Adair give them a balanced side.
On a true surface with short boundaries, a total near 180 could prove decisive. Given the form lines, our preview backs Gulf Giants.
Sharjah is a batter-friendly venue in limited-overs cricket. The pitch is generally flat and the boundaries are fairly short, so batters can score freely once set. Pacers may get a little seam or bounce early, but spinners and bowlers with variations come into play in the middle overs. High scores are common, and sides that build partnerships and keep a steady rate usually prosper. Teams chasing should plan for dew or a slower surface later.
The evening should be warm at around 26–27 °C, with mostly clear to partly cloudy skies and light breezes. The chance of rain is very low, so an uninterrupted match is expected.
Expected scores
| Innings | Predicted | Actual |
|---|---|---|
| First innings | 170–185 | – |
| Second innings | 165–180 | – |
Gulf Giants
The Giants have won three of five and sit second, while the Warriorz are still chasing their first win of the season.
Toss pick: Sharjah Warriorz
FAQ
Who is favoured in Sharjah Warriorz vs Gulf Giants?
Our preview picks Gulf Giants, who have won three of their five games and are second in the table.
What is the Sharjah pitch like?
It is usually flat with short boundaries, which favours batters and often produces high scores.
What total is par at Sharjah Cricket Stadium?
Around 180 batting first is a good target, as it puts pressure on the chasing side.
Probable XIs
Expected line-ups from our preview. c = captain, wk = wicketkeeper.
Sharjah Warriorz
- Tom Kohler-Cadmore
- Johnson Charles
- Shubham Ranjane
- Sikandar Razac
- James Rewwk
- Tom Abell
- Junaid Siddiqui
- Adil Rashid
- Ethan D’Souza
- Taskin Ahmed
- Matheesha Pathirana
Gulf Giants
- Pathum Nissanka
- Rahmanullah Gurbazwk
- James Vincec
- Kyle Mayers
- Gerhard Erasmus
- Asif Khan
- Azmatullah Omarzai
- Mark Adair
- Liam Dawson
- Aayan Afzal Khan
- Chris Wood
Head-to-head
Earlier meetings of Sharjah Warriorz and Gulf Giants that we covered.