The upcoming clash between Gulf Giants and Dubai Capitals in the International League T20 2025 is set for January 18, 2025 at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium.
Gulf Giants, currently positioned 6th with two losses from two matches, are eager to secure their first win of the season. They will rely on key players like Chris Jordan and Shimron Hetmyer to lead the charge.
On the other hand, Dubai Capitals sit 4th in the standings with one win and one loss. They are looking to build momentum, with standout performances expected from Shai Hope, their leading run-scorer, and Gulbadin Naib, who has been 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
- Venue: Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah
Sharjah Cricket Stadium Pitch Report
The pitch at Sharjah Cricket Stadium is renowned for being batting-friendly, often facilitating high-scoring encounters in T20 matches. The surface typically offers good bounce and pace, making it conducive for batters to play their shots freely. Historically, teams winning the toss may prefer to bat first, aiming for a competitive total of around 170+ to put pressure on the chasing side. While spinners can come into play as the match progresses, early overs tend to favour fast bowlers who can exploit the conditions. Overall, fans can expect an exciting contest with plenty of runs on offer, making it essential for both teams to capitalize on the favourable batting conditions.
GG vs DC Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicket-keepers: Shai Hope, Jordan Cox
- Batters: Dasun Shanaka, James Vince, Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell
- All-rounders: Sikandar Raza, Mark Adair
- Bowlers: Dushmantha Chameera, Chris Jordan, Obed McCoy
GG vs DC Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
- Choice 1: James Vince (c), Jordan Cox (vc)
- Choice 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, 02:30 pm 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
Dubai Capitals: 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
