International League T20, 2025-26 | 18-Dec-2025 08:00 PM | Sheikh Zayed Stadium
GG 165/7 (20)
ADKR 167/6 (19.2)
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders won by 4 wkts
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Russell* | 21 | 13 | 0 | 2 | 161.54 |
| Brandon McMullen | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Wood* | 3.2 | 0 | 24 | 1 | 7.2 |
| Fred Klaassen | 4 | 0 | 37 | 2 | 9.25 |
Last Wicket:Jason Holder c James Vince b Klaassen 9(7) - 158/6 in 18.3 ov.
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Gulf Giants
Gulf Giants — Innings 1 (165/7 in 20 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pathum Nissanka c Phil Salt b Olly Stone | 17 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 141.67 | |
| Gurbaz (wk) c Alishan Sharafu b Ajay Kumar | 72 | 45 | 4 | 5 | 160 | |
| J Vince (c) c Alishan Sharafu b Chawla | 16 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 145.45 | |
| Moeen c Russell b Chawla | 16 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 114.29 | |
| Azmatullah c Holder b Chawla | 6 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 75 | |
| Sean Dickson c Narine b Holder | 9 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 112.5 | |
| Matthew Forde b Chawla | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Asif Khan not out | 14 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 107.69 | |
| Aayan Khan not out | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 100 | |
| Extras | Byes: 1 | LegByes: 1 | NoBalls: 1 | Wides: 3 | Total: 6 | |||||
| Total | 165 | 7 wkts, 20 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | C Wood, Fred Klaassen, Shamsi | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holder | 4 | 0 | 37 | 1 | 9.2 |
| Ajay Kumar | 4 | 0 | 30 | 1 | 7.5 |
| Olly Stone | 3 | 0 | 32 | 1 | 10.7 |
| Narine | 4 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 6.8 |
| Chawla | 4 | 0 | 27 | 4 | 6.8 |
| Russell | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Nissanka & Gurbaz | 40 | 25 |
| James Vince & Gurbaz | 30 | 18 |
| Moeen Ali & Gurbaz | 42 | 32 |
| Azmatullah & Gurbaz | 19 | 12 |
| Azmatullah & Sean Dickson | 4 | 6 |
| Forde & Sean Dickson | 0 | 1 |
| Asif Khan & Sean Dickson | 8 | 7 |
| Asif Khan & Aayan Khan | 22 | 19 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pathum Nissanka | 4.1 | 40 |
| 2 | J Vince | 7.1 | 70 |
| 3 | Moeen | 12.3 | 112 |
| 4 | Gurbaz | 14.3 | 131 |
| 5 | Azmatullah | 15.3 | 135 |
| 6 | Matthew Forde | 15.4 | 135 |
| 7 | Sean Dickson | 16.5 | 143 |
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders — Innings 2 (167/6 in 19.2 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philip Salt (wk) c Moeen b Shamsi | 35 | 24 | 4 | 1 | 145.83 | |
| Alex Hales c Gurbaz b C Wood | 46 | 39 | 3 | 2 | 117.95 | |
| Liam Livingstone st Gurbaz b Shamsi | 12 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 150 | |
| Sherfane Rutherford b Fred Klaassen | 30 | 22 | 1 | 2 | 136.36 | |
| Alishan Sharafu b Shamsi | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 | |
| Andre Russell not out | 21 | 13 | 0 | 2 | 161.54 | |
| Jason Holder (c) c J Vince b Fred Klaassen | 9 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 128.57 | |
| Brandon McMullen not out | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 | |
| Extras | Byes: 2 | LegByes: 5 | NoBalls: 1 | Wides: 4 | Total: 12 | |||||
| Total | 167 | 6 wkts, 19.2 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Sunil Narine, Piyush Chawla, Ajay Kumar, Olly Stone | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Wood | 3.2 | 0 | 24 | 1 | 7.2 |
| Matthew Forde | 4 | 0 | 34 | 0 | 8.5 |
| Fred Klaassen | 4 | 0 | 37 | 2 | 9.2 |
| Aayan Afzal Khan | 3 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 8.7 |
| Tabraiz Shamsi | 4 | 0 | 23 | 3 | 5.8 |
| Moeen Ali | 1 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 16 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Phil Salt & Hales | 61 | 44 |
| Livingstone & Hales | 19 | 14 |
| Rutherford & Hales | 45 | 29 |
| Rutherford & Alishan Sharafu | 3 | 5 |
| Rutherford & Russell | 8 | 7 |
| Holder & Russell | 22 | 12 |
| McMullen & Russell | 9 | 5 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Philip Salt | 7.2 | 61 |
| 2 | Liam Livingstone | 9.4 | 80 |
| 3 | Alex Hales | 14.3 | 125 |
| 4 | Alishan Sharafu | 15.2 | 128 |
| 5 | Sherfane Rutherford | 16.3 | 136 |
| 6 | Jason Holder | 18.3 | 158 |
Match Info
| Match | Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Gulf Giants |
|---|---|
| Series | International League T20, 2025-26 |
| Time | 18-Dec-2025 08:00 PM |
| Venue | Sheikh Zayed Stadium |
| Live Telecast | FanCode,Zee5 |
Match Preview: Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Gulf Giants (ADKR vs GG)
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders will face Gulf Giants in a thrilling match on 18-Dec-2025 in International League T20, 2025-26. The match will be played at Sheikh Zayed Stadium at 08:00 PM. Cricket fans can watch the match live on FanCode,Zee5.
Match Overview
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders is known for its strong batting and bowling, while Gulf Giants remains competitive with its recent performances and emerging players. This match is crucial for both teams, as every win can strengthen their position in International League T20, 2025-26.
The pitch at Sheikh Zayed Stadium is generally balanced for both batsmen and bowlers, making this match even more exciting. Abu Dhabi Knight Riders will look to dominate with its experience and strategy, while Gulf Giants will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between Abu Dhabi Knight Riders batting and Gulf Giants bowling.
- The bowler's impact on the pitch, especially spinners or fast bowlers.
- The strategies of the two captains and their decisions during the game.
Cricket lovers, get ready for this exciting match! Will Abu Dhabi Knight Riders showcase its strengths, or will Gulf Giants pull off a major upset? Join us live on FanCode,Zee5 on 18-Dec-2025 to find out the answer!
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders Squad
Jason Holder (C), Alishan Sharafu, Unmukt Chand, Piyush Chawla, Olly Stone, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Sherfane Rutherford, Philip Salt, Liam Livingstone, Michael Pepper, Alex Hales, George Garton, Khary Pierre, Adnan Idrees, Shadley van Schalkwyk, Brandon McMullen, Manan Manan Ali, Mayank Choudhary, Ibrar Ahmed Shah
Gulf Giants Squad
Tabraiz Shamsi, Moeen Ali, Liam Dawson, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Azmatullah Omarzai, Tom Moores, Meet Bhavsar, James Vince (C), Mark Adair, Lorcan Tucker, Pathum Nissanka, Blessing Muzarabani, Sean Dickson, Chris Wood, Fred Klaassen, Kyle Mayers, Mathew Forde, Ramon Simmonds, Asif Khan, Nuwan Thushara, Aayan Afzal Khan, Ishtiaq Ahmad, Gerhard Merwe Erasmus, Haider Razzaq, Muhammad Zuhaib Zubair
