ADKR vs GG Match Preview

Gulf Giants will face Abu Dhabi Knight Riders in Saturday's ILT20 fixture at Sheikh Zayed Stadium. After eight games, the Knight Riders are in fifth place with just six points. The Giants have also scored six points, but it required them nine games to do so. Furthermore, their run rate of -0.359 keeps them firmly planted at the bottom of the table. Given the fact that the Knight Riders have beaten the Giants this season and appear to be improving, they may have an advantage in this matchup.

ADKR vs GG Match Details 

Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Gulf Giants – 27th Match, ILT20

Venue: Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi

Date & Time: 01st February 2025 at 07:30 PM IST

Live Streaming: Disney+Hotstar

ADKR vs GG Venue Stats

ADKR vs GG Pitch Report

Expect high scores if the dew falls, but clever bowling variations may keep things competitive, favoring batsmen with true bounce and shorter boundaries. However, an ocean breeze can help swing bowlers immediately.

ADKR vs GG Weather Report

The climate in Dubai will be clear and breezy, with little chance of rain. 

ADKR vs GG Last Five Matches

ADKR vs GG Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

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ADKR vs GG Probable Playing XIs:

Abu Dhabi Knight Riders Probable Playing XIs

Gulf Giants Probable Playing XIs

James Vince (c), Gerhard Erasmus, Jordan Cox (wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Tim David, Tom Curran, Chris Jordan, Saghir Khan, Mark Adair, Aayan Afzal Khan, Blessing Muzarabani

Topmost Picks for ADKR vs GG Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Abu Dhabi Knight Riders

• Andre Russell – All-rounder Andre Russell is to be a key player, capable of turning games around with his explosive batting.
• Jason Holder –  Jason Holder has led the way with 15 wickets in eight matches, maintaining an economy rate of 7.32.

Top Picks – Gulf Giants

• James Vince – He led from the front with 253 runs in nine innings, including a well-compiled 86 off 50 deliveries in the last match.
• Blessing Muzarabani –  Blessing Muzarabani was the pick of the bowlers for Gulf Giants and claimed 3 for 25 in his four overs.

ADKR vs GG Probable Winners:

The Gulf Giants and Abu Dhabi Knight Riders both need a win to keep their playoff hopes alive. While the Giants' chances appear slim, the Knight Riders possess a realistic chance and should come out strong. Despite having a lot of talent and depth, both teams have struggled to put together consistently good performances. The fact that the Knight Riders defeated the Giants last season will give them confidence. But keep an eye on the Giants, who have recently added some BBL stars who have the potential to turn games around. After considering both teams' present performance and squad strength, we are leaning toward the Knight Riders in this one. Considering the team combination, Abu Dhabi Knight Riders is expected to win this match.

The ILT20 is moving through well with teams going through and settling into the tournament nicely. The Gulf Giants have been a better side but both teams involved here are struggling to find consistency.

ADKR vs GG Match Details

Date: January 31st, 2024

Time:  8:00 PM IST

Venue: Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi

ADKR vs GG Weather Report

The weather looks pretty clear for the upcoming fixture.

ADKR vs GG Pitch Report

Abu Dhabi like the other grounds in the UAE is better for sides batting second with dew playing a part later in the evening.

ADKR vs GG Predicted Playing XI

ADKR Playing XI

Joe Clarke, Michael Pepper, Alishan Sharafu, Sam Hain, Andre Russell, Laurie Evans, Imad Wasim, Sunil Narine, David Willey, Marchant De Lange, Matiullah Khan

GG Playing XI

Jamie Smith, James Vince, Chris Lynn, Jordan Cox, Usman Khan, Shimron Hetmyer, Carlos Brathwaite, Chris Jordan, Dominic Drakes, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Zuhaib Zubair, Richard Gleeson

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ADKR vs GG Key Players

Sunil Narine

Sunil Narine continues to be pretty economical. His ability in T20 Cricket is pretty well known and while he has not been at his best in recent times his control and accuracy continue to make him a pretty strong threat.

Shimron Hetmyer

Dropped from his national side, Shimron Hetmyer‘s consistency grows as a concern. On his day he can be a big match-winner but such days are slowly becoming rare.

ADKR vs GG Match Tips

The Gulf Giants look like the side with better depth and could start favorites with some in-form players.

Match Prediction: Gulf Giants Will Win the Match