International League T20, 2025-26 | 28-Dec-2025 08:00 PM | Dubai International Cricket Stadium
ADKR 179/1 (20)
GG 147/9 (20)
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders won by 32 runs
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muhammad Zuhaib* | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Mark Adair | 15 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 107.14 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Holder* | 4 | 0 | 24 | 2 | 6 |
| Andre Russell | 2 | 0 | 13 | 3 | 6.5 |
Last Wicket:Ali Khan b Russell 5(6) - 142/9 in 19.1 ov.
Gulf Giants vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders — Innings 1 (179/1 in 20 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phil Salt (wk) not out | 72 | 56 | 2 | 4 | 128.57 | |
| Michael Pepper c Mark Adair b Aayan Khan | 83 | 51 | 6 | 4 | 162.75 | |
| Livingstone not out | 18 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 138.46 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 2 | Wides: 4 | Total: 6 | |||||
| Total | 179 | 1 wkts, 20 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Hales, Alishan Sharafu, Brandon McMullen, Russell, Holder (c), Narine, Chawla, Ajay Kumar, Olly Stone | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K Mayers | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| Mark Adair | 2 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 6.5 |
| Azmatullah | 4 | 0 | 52 | 0 | 13 |
| Aayan Khan | 4 | 0 | 34 | 1 | 8.5 |
| Muhammad Zuhaib | 2 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 8.5 |
| Shamsi | 4 | 0 | 29 | 0 | 7.2 |
| Ali Khan | 3 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 8.7 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Phil Salt & Michael Pepper | 131 | 90 |
| Phil Salt & Livingstone | 48 | 30 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michael Pepper | 14.6 | 131 |
Gulf Giants — Innings 2 (147/9 in 20 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk) c Phil Salt b Holder | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| James Vince (c) c Chawla b Holder | 19 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 190 | |
| Ben Kellaway c Michael Pepper b Ajay Kumar | 5 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 62.5 | |
| Moeen Ali c Brandon McMullen b Russell | 78 | 49 | 5 | 5 | 159.18 | |
| Azmatullah Omarzai c Phil Salt b Olly Stone | 8 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 57.14 | |
| Kyle Mayers c Russell b Narine | 6 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 60 | |
| Sean Dickson c Russell b Narine | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Mark Adair not out | 15 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 107.14 | |
| Aayan Afzal Khan c Chawla b Russell | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Ali Khan b Russell | 5 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 83.33 | |
| Muhammad Zuhaib not out | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 3 | Wides: 6 | Total: 9 | |||||
| Total | 147 | 9 wkts, 20 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Tabraiz Shamsi | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Holder | 4 | 0 | 24 | 2 | 6 |
| Ajay Kumar | 4 | 0 | 39 | 1 | 9.8 |
| Sunil Narine | 4 | 0 | 14 | 2 | 3.5 |
| Piyush Chawla | 2 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 9.5 |
| Liam Livingstone | 2 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 7 |
| Olly Stone | 2 | 0 | 21 | 1 | 10.5 |
| Andre Russell | 2 | 0 | 13 | 3 | 6.5 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Gurbaz & James Vince | 4 | 6 |
| Ben Kellaway & James Vince | 20 | 12 |
| Ben Kellaway & Moeen Ali | 5 | 8 |
| Azmatullah & Moeen Ali | 33 | 29 |
| Mayers & Moeen Ali | 45 | 31 |
| Sean Dickson & Moeen Ali | 0 | 2 |
| Mark Adair & Moeen Ali | 25 | 16 |
| Mark Adair & Aayan Khan | 0 | 1 |
| Mark Adair & Ali Khan | 10 | 10 |
| Mark Adair & Muhammad Zuhaib | 5 | 5 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rahmanullah Gurbaz | 0.6 | 4 |
| 2 | James Vince | 2.6 | 24 |
| 3 | Ben Kellaway | 4.2 | 29 |
| 4 | Azmatullah Omarzai | 9.1 | 62 |
| 5 | Kyle Mayers | 14.2 | 107 |
| 6 | Sean Dickson | 14.4 | 107 |
| 7 | Moeen Ali | 17.2 | 132 |
| 8 | Aayan Afzal Khan | 17.3 | 132 |
| 9 | Ali Khan | 19.1 | 142 |
Match Info
| Match | Gulf Giants vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders |
|---|---|
| Series | International League T20, 2025-26 |
| Time | 28-Dec-2025 08:00 PM |
| Venue | Dubai International Cricket Stadium |
| Live Telecast | FanCode,Zee5 |
Match Preview: Gulf Giants vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders (GG vs ADKR)
Gulf Giants will face Abu Dhabi Knight Riders in a thrilling match on 28-Dec-2025 in International League T20, 2025-26. The match will be played at Dubai International Cricket Stadium at 08:00 PM. Cricket fans can watch the match live on FanCode,Zee5.
Match Overview
Gulf Giants is known for its strong batting and bowling, while Abu Dhabi Knight Riders 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 Dubai International Cricket Stadium is generally balanced for both batsmen and bowlers, making this match even more exciting. Gulf Giants will look to dominate with its experience and strategy, while Abu Dhabi Knight Riders will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between Gulf Giants batting and Abu Dhabi Knight Riders 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 Gulf Giants showcase its strengths, or will Abu Dhabi Knight Riders pull off a major upset? Join us live on FanCode,Zee5 on 28-Dec-2025 to find out the answer!
