International League T20, 2025-26 | 23-Dec-2025 08:00 PM | Sheikh Zayed Stadium
GG 141/6 (20)
MIE 142/2 (16.3)
MI Emirates won by 8 wkts
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicholas Pooran* | 69 | 49 | 6 | 3 | 140.82 |
| Muhammad Waseem | 59 | 42 | 3 | 3 | 140.48 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Adair* | 3.3 | 0 | 30 | 1 | 8.6 |
| Fred Klaassen | 3 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 10 |
Last Wicket:Tom Banton c James Vince b Azmatullah 0(5) - 2/2 in 1.4 ov.
MI Emirates vs Gulf Giants
Gulf Giants — Innings 1 (141/6 in 20 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gurbaz (wk) b Fazalhaq Farooqi | 11 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 110 | |
| J Vince (c) b Romario Shepherd | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 75 | |
| Asif Khan c Sanjay Krishnamurthi b Romario Shepherd | 12 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 150 | |
| Moeen c Tom Banton b Zahoor Khan | 51 | 48 | 2 | 2 | 106.25 | |
| Lorcan Tucker lbw b Arab Gul Momand | 13 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 100 | |
| Azmatullah c Tom Banton b Fazalhaq Farooqi | 14 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 73.68 | |
| K Mayers not out | 28 | 18 | 4 | 1 | 155.56 | |
| Extras | Byes: 2 | LegByes: 1 | Wides: 6 | Total: 9 | |||||
| Total | 141 | 6 wkts, 20 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Mark Adair, Haider Razzaq, Fred Klaassen, Shamsi, Liam Dawson | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shakib | 2 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 5 |
| Romario Shepherd | 4 | 0 | 36 | 2 | 9 |
| Fazalhaq Farooqi | 4 | 0 | 17 | 2 | 4.2 |
| AM Ghazanfar | 3 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 6.7 |
| Zahoor Khan | 4 | 0 | 40 | 1 | 10 |
| Arab Gul Momand | 2 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 5.5 |
| Pollard | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| James Vince & Gurbaz | 10 | 9 |
| Asif Khan & Gurbaz | 6 | 8 |
| Asif Khan & Moeen Ali | 11 | 6 |
| Tucker & Moeen Ali | 22 | 28 |
| Azmatullah & Moeen Ali | 40 | 34 |
| Mayers & Moeen Ali | 52 | 35 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | J Vince | 1.3 | 10 |
| 2 | Gurbaz | 2.5 | 16 |
| 3 | Asif Khan | 3.5 | 27 |
| 4 | Lorcan Tucker | 8.3 | 49 |
| 5 | Azmatullah | 14.1 | 89 |
| 6 | Moeen | 19.6 | 141 |
MI Emirates — Innings 2 (141/2 in 16.3 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muhammad Waseem batting | 59 | 42 | 3 | 3 | 140.48 | |
| Jonny Bairstow lbw b Mark Adair | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Tom Banton c J Vince b Azmatullah | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Nicholas Pooran (wk) batting | 69 | 49 | 6 | 3 | 140.82 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 7 | Wides: 6 | Total: 13 | |||||
| Total | 141 | 2 wkts, 16.3 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Kieron Pollard (c), Shakib Al Hasan, Romario Shepherd, Arab Gul Momand, Allah Ghazanfar, Zahoor Khan, Fazalhaq Farooqi | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Adair | 3.3 | 0 | 29 | 1 | 8.3 |
| Azmatullah Omarzai | 3 | 0 | 20 | 1 | 6.7 |
| Fred Klaassen | 3 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 10 |
| Haider Razzaq | 3 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 6 |
| Kyle Mayers | 1 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| Tabraiz Shamsi | 3 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 8.7 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Muhammad Waseem & Bairstow | 1 | 4 |
| Muhammad Waseem & Tom Banton | 1 | 6 |
| Muhammad Waseem & Pooran | 139 | 89 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jonny Bairstow | 0.4 | 1 |
| 2 | Tom Banton | 1.4 | 2 |
Match Info
| Match | MI Emirates vs Gulf Giants |
|---|---|
| Series | International League T20, 2025-26 |
| Time | 23-Dec-2025 08:00 PM |
| Venue | Sheikh Zayed Stadium |
| Live Telecast | FanCode,Zee5 |
Match Preview: MI Emirates vs Gulf Giants (MIE vs GG)
MI Emirates will face Gulf Giants in a thrilling match on 23-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
MI Emirates 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. MI Emirates will look to dominate with its experience and strategy, while Gulf Giants will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between MI Emirates 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 MI Emirates showcase its strengths, or will Gulf Giants pull off a major upset? Join us live on FanCode,Zee5 on 23-Dec-2025 to find out the answer!
