MI Emirates vs Gulf Giants , ILT20, Today Match Prediction

MIE vs GG Match Prediction & Analysis

We are in the most important stage in the International League T20, 2025. Defending champions MI Emirates suffered a surprising loss against the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders. They take on the Gulf Giants in the 19th game and hope for a strong comeback. The Gulf Giants have struggled with their form and went down against the Dubai Capitals in their last game. 

The MI Emirates has dominated the Gulf Giants, winning three out of the last four games between the two teams. The side will look to build on this and aim for another win. The Giants have struggled this year, winning only once. It is a must-win game for the team, and whether they can stand up to the challenge remains to be seen. 

RECENT PERFORMANCE

MIE

L W W L W

MIE

140/6 in 20.0 7

ILT20

Abu Dhabi Knight Riders beat MI Emirates by 42 runs 24 Jan 2025

ADKR

182/7 in 20.0 9.1

ADKR

158/9 in 20.0 7.9

ILT20

MI Emirates beat Abu Dhabi Knight Riders by 28 runs 21 Jan 2025

MIE

186/6 in 20.0 9.3

SW

176/9 in 20.0 8.8

ILT20

MI Emirates beat Sharjah Warriors by 9 wickets 19 Jan 2025

MIE

177/1 in 17.4 10.02

DV

161/5 in 19.1 8.4

ILT20

Desert Vipers beat MI Emirates by 5 wickets 16 Jan 2025

MIE

159/6 in 20.0 7.95

MIE

187/7 in 20.0 9.35

ILT20

MI Emirates beat Dubai Capitals by 26 runs 13 Jan 2025

DC

161/6 in 20.0 8.05

GG

L L W L L

DC

154/5 in 18.4 8.25

ILT20

Dubai Capitals beat Gulf Giants by 6 wickets 23 Jan 2025

GG

153/5 in 20.0 7.65

GG

139/8 in 20.0 6.95

ILT20

Abu Dhabi Knight Riders beat Gulf Giants by 37 runs 19 Jan 2025

ADKR

176/9 in 20.0 8.8

GG

168/4 in 18.1 9.25

ILT20

Gulf Giants beat Dubai Capitals by 6 wickets 18 Jan 2025

DC

165/7 in 20.0 8.25

GG

119/9 in 20.0 5.95

ILT20

Desert Vipers beat Gulf Giants by 6 wickets 14 Jan 2025

DV

121/4 in 17.4 6.85

GG

174/7 in 20.0 8.7

ILT20

Sharjah Warriors beat Gulf Giants by 3 wickets 12 Jan 2025

SW

175/7 in 20.0 8.75

HEAD TO HEAD

TEAMS PREVIEW

MI Emirates Preview

It was a poor show from Nicholas Pooran and his men in the last game against the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders. The bowlers allowed the Knight Riders to put up a big total on the board, but the side suffered a batting collapse during the chase, losing by 42 runs. They will look for a strong comeback, and Pooran expects his batsmen to perform better in the upcoming game. 

Kusal Perera and Muhammad Waseem failed in the last game, but the pair enjoyed good form. They will look to put up a big stand at the top. The middle order packs some weight, and the team needs runs from Pooran, Tom Banton and Dan Mousley. Kieron Pollard did well in the last game and will look to add runs with Romario Shephard. 

The bowlers struggled in the last game, and the team needs early strikes from Fazalhaq Farooqi and Akeal Hosein to put the Gulf Giants under pressure. Alzarri Joseph and Waqar Salamkheil will look to keep the scoring under check. The side will expect good spells in the supporting roles from Shephard, Zahoor Khan and Mousley.

MI Emirates Predicted Playing XI:

Nicholas Pooran (c & wk), Muhammad Waseem, Tom Banton, Kieron Pollard, Dan Mousley, Romario Shepherd, Akeal Hosein, Zahoor Khan, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Alzarri Joseph, Waqar Salamkheil, Kusal Perera (Impact Player)

MI Emirates Actual Playing XI:

Mohammad Waseem, Kieron Pollard, Dan Mousley, Romario Shepherd, Tom Banton, Nicholas Pooran, Alzarri Joseph, Waqar Salamkheil, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Akeal Hosein, Kusal Perera, Muhammad Rohid Khan

Gulf Giants Preview

James Vince's side has struggled this season. They lost against the Dubai Capitals in the last game by 5 wickets and have dropped to the bottom of the points table. They have won only once this season and need a big win to keep hopes alive. Vince expects a strong comeback from his players as they take on the defending champions. 

James Vince must deliver a good start in this game, along with Ibrahim Zadran, as the MI Emirates have a strong bowling attack. Jordan Coz batted well in the last game, and he must steer the innings in the middle order with Tom Alsop and Gerhard Erasmus. Shimron Hetmyer and Dominic Drakes must contribute in the lower middle order for the team to win. 

The bowling attack must stand up to the challenge in this game. Early wickets from Gerhard Erasmus and Mark Adair will be crucial for the team's success in this game. Blessing Muzarabani has done well, and he must bowl tight spells in the middle overs with Dominic Drakes. Dushan Hemantha and Muhammad Zuhaib look forward to excelling in the supporting role.

Gulf Giants Predicted Playing XI:

James Vince (c), Ibrahim Zadran, Jordan Cox (wk), Gerhard Erasmus, Shimron Hetmyer, Mark Adair, Aayan Afzal Khan, Tom Alsop, Muhammad Zuhaib, Dominic Drakes, Blessing Muzarabani, Dushan Hemantha (Impact Player)

Gulf Giants Actual Playing XI:

Ibrahim Zadran, James Vince, Shimron Hetmyer, Gerhard Erasmus, Aayan Khan, Tom Curran, Jordan Cox, Mark Adair, Blessing Muzarabani, Zuhaib Zubair, Daniel Worrall, Tom Alsop

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

There would be clear skies over Abu Dhabi. The pitch has become easier to bat on as the ball comes onto the bat nicely. Bowlers are having a tough time here. The average first-innings score in the last 12 months is 183 runs, and the side that bats first would like to have 200 on the board.

MIE vs GG Pitch Report

Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi, has large boundaries, but the outfield is fast, allowing batsmen to play their strokes. Fast bowlers find it challenging to bowl on this surface, but the spinners have done well here as they can turn the ball.

Toss: To Bowl

Teams chasing the score have won 13 out of the last 20 games at this venue. The pitch has been good to bat, and the sides enjoyed chasing. Thus, the two skippers at the toss would not have doubts about bowling first.