Sharjah Warriors vs Gulf Giants , ILT20 2025-26, Today Match Prediction 15 December 2025

SW vs GG Match Prediction & Analysis

We are past the midway mark in the league stage of the International League T20, 2025-26. The points table is taking shape, and teams are fighting hard to improve their hopes of reaching the next round. The Sharjah Warriorz faces a tough test against the Gulf Giants in the 16th game. The Warriorz defeated the MI Emirates in the last game and shall look to build on the momentum. The Gulf Giants lost to the Desert Vipers in the last game.  

The Gulf Giants have won the last four out of five games against the Sharjah Warriorz, including one earlier this season. It will give them confidence as they aim to draw inspiration from past performances. The Sharjah Warriorz have struggled with form and consistency, winning only once in four games. It will be interesting to see if the team can win here and move up on the points table. 

RECENT PERFORMANCE

SW

W L L L L

MIE

168/5 in 20.0 8.4

ILT20 2025-26

Sharjah Warriors beat MI Emirates by 6 runs 14 Dec 2025

SW

174/3 in 20.0 8.7

GG

158/4 in 19.4 8.03

ILT20 2025-26

Gulf Giants beat Sharjah Warriors by 6 wickets 10 Dec 2025

SW

157/6 in 20.0 7.85

SW

181/7 in 20.0 9.05

ILT20 2025-26

MI Emirates won by 4 runs 07 Dec 2025

MIE

185/8 in 20.0 9.25

SW

194/9 in 20.0 9.7

ILT20 2025-26

Abu Dhabi Knight Riders beat Sharjah Warriors by 39 runs 03 Dec 2025

ADKR

233/4 in 20.0 11.65

DV

165/3 in 16.4 9.9

ILT20

Desert Vipers beat Sharjah Warriors by 7 wickets 07 Feb 2025

SW

162/7 in 20.0 8.1

GG

L W L W W

GG

157/7 in 20.0 7.85

ILT20 2025-26

Desert Vipers beat Gulf Giants by 8 wickets

12 Dec 2025

DV

158/2 in 16.5 9.39

GG

158/4 in 19.4 8.03

ILT20 2025-26

Gulf Giants beat Sharjah Warriors by 6 wickets 10 Dec 2025

SW

157/6 in 20.0 7.85

DV

179/9 in 20.0 8.95

ILT20 2025-26

Desert Vipers won by Tie Breaker

08 Dec 2025

GG

9/0 in 1.0 9

DC

160/6 in 20.0 8

ILT20 2025-26

Gulf Giants won by 4 wkts 06 Dec 2025

GG

161/6 in 18.5 8.55

GG

164/4 in 14.4 11.18

ILT20 2025-26

Gulf Giants beat MI Emirates by 6 wickets 04 Dec 2025

MIE

163/6 in 20.0 8.15

HEAD TO HEAD

TEAMS PREVIEW

Sharjah Warriors Preview

Sikandar Raza took over as the team's skipper from Tim Southee and turned the team's fortunes around. After three consecutive losses, the team won its first game this season. In a nail-biting contest, they held their nerve to defeat the MI Emirates by 6 runs. They face a tough challenge in this game against the Gulf Giants. Raza must lead from the front to take his team over the finishing line.  

Tom Kohler-Cadmore and Johnson Charles have made runs at the top, and the team expects a strong start from the pair. Sikandar Raza will look to hold the innings in the middle order and add runs with James Rew and Ethan D'Souza. They will expect quick runs in the lower middle order from Tom Abell and Shubham Ranjane in the lower middle order.

The bowling attack hasn't had much to celebrate this season. Taskin Ahmed and Junaid Siddique will look to bowl tight spells and put the team in a strong position. Maheesh Theekshana and Matheesha Pathirana must keep the scoring in check in the middle overs. Adil Rashid and Sikandar Raza will enjoy these conditions and must bowl well.

Sharjah Warriors Predicted Playing XI:

Sikandar Raza (c), Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Johnson Charles, James Rew (wk), Ethan D'Souza, Tom Abell, Shubham Ranjane, Adil Rashid, Taskin Ahmed, Junaid Siddique, Matheesha Pathirana, Maheesh Theekshana (Impact Player)

Sharjah Warriors Actual Playing XI:

James Rew, Adil Rashid, Johnson Charles, Taskin Ahmed, Wasim Akram, Tom Kohler Cadmore, Ethan D'Souza, Thomas Abell, Sikandar Raza, Dwaine Pretorius, Harmeet Singh, Matheesha Pathirana

Gulf Giants Preview

James Vince and his team struggled in the last game against the Desert Vipers. It was a flop show from the top and the middle order, resulting in an 8-wicket loss. They have a strong group of players and will look for a strong comeback. Vince would like his players to draw inspiration from their earlier win against the Warriorz and improve their chances of advancing to the next round.  

Pathum Nissanka is enjoying a good run this season, and he will look to deliver a rock-solid start with Rahmanullah Gurbaz. James Vince failed in the last game and must add runs in the middle order with Kyle Mayers and Gerhard Erasmus. The side expects a strong show from Asif Khan and Azmatullah Omarzai in the lower middle order.  

The bowling attack will look to get over the poor show against the Vipers. Chris Wood and Nuwan Thushara will look to draw early blood and put the team in a strong position. Azmatullah Omarzai and Kyle Mayers must bowl tight lines in the middle overs. Mark Adir,  Erasmus, and Liam Dawson add depth to this attack.

Gulf Giants Predicted Playing XI:

James Vince (c), Pathum Nissanka, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Kyle Mayers, Gerhard Erasmus, Asif Khan, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mark Adair, Liam Dawson, Aayan Khan, Chris Wood, Nuwan Thushara (Impact Player)

Gulf Giants Actual Playing XI:

James Vince, Asif Khan, Moeen Ali, Kyle Mayers, Aayan Khan, Liam Dawson, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Matthew Forde, Chris Wood, Fred Klaassen, Pathum Nissanka

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

We expect excellent weather conditions in Sharjah. Batting conditions will be good as the track is known for big scores. Batsmen can easily play their strokes, and bowlers must use their variations well. The average first-innings score this season is 196 runs. The team batting first would like to reach 220. 

SW vs GG Pitch Report

Sharjah Cricket Stadium is one of the best batting surfaces in the world, with a flat surface, short boundaries, and a fast outfield. Fast bowlers have found it difficult to bowl on this surface, but spinners have done well, as the odd ball can take a sharp turn on this wicket.

Toss: To Bat

It is one of the best batting surfaces in the world, and we have seen big scores on the board. The ball will turn in the second innings, making batting difficult. In three games so far, the team batting first has won twice. Hence, we believe the side winning the toss will opt to bat first.