Gulf Giants vs MI Emirates (GG vs MIE) Betting Tips and Analysis
The 26th match of the International League T20 2025 will see Gulf Giants taking on MI Emirates at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Friday. With their playoff hopes hanging by a thread, Gulf Giants must secure a crucial win against the dominant MI Emirates.
Lotus365 Match Preview: GG vs MIE
Current Standings & Form
Gulf Giants (5th place): 3 wins, 5 losses
MI Emirates (2nd place): Coming off a massive 154-run victory over Desert Vipers
Gulf Giants lost their previous match against Desert Vipers, while MI Emirates crushed the same opponent. Tom Banton, Andre Fletcher, Alzarri Joseph, and Mohammad Rohid Khan played key roles in MI Emirates' triumph.
Expect MI Emirates to register a comfortable win over Gulf Giants.
Gulf Giants Team Preview
Batting Strength
The team will rely on James Vince (C), Tom Alsop, Jordan Cox, Gerhard Erasmus, and Shimron Hetmyer for runs.
Tom Curran was the standout performer in their last game, scoring 64 off 34 balls*, leading the team to 129 runs in 20 overs.
Bowling Attack
Bowlers to watch: Blessing Muzarabani, Mark Adair, Aayan Afzal Khan, Tom Curran, and Chris Jordan.
Blessing Muzarabani picked up 3/25 in the last match.
Predicted XI: James Vince (C), Tom Alsop, Jordan Cox (WK), Gerhard Erasmus, Shimron Hetmyer, Tim David, Tom Curran, Mark Adair, Aayan Afzal Khan, Chris Jordan, Muhammad Zuhaib.
MI Emirates Team Preview
Batting Dominance
MI Emirates boasts an in-form batting lineup with Nicholas Pooran, Tom Banton, Andre Fletcher, Kieron Pollard, Kusal Perera, and Muhammad Waseem.
Tom Banton smashed 105 off 55 balls in the last match, well-supported by Andre Fletcher's 95 off 50 balls.
MI Emirates posted a massive 228/3 in their previous game.
Bowling Strength
Key bowlers: Fazalhaq Farooqi, Alzarri Joseph, Muhammad Rohid Khan, Romario Shepherd, and Kieron Pollard.
Muhammad Rohid Khan and Alzarri Joseph took three wickets each in the last match.
Fazalhaq Farooqi provided key breakthroughs early on.
Predicted XI: Nicholas Pooran (C & WK), Dan Mousley, Kusal Perera, Muhammad Waseem, Andre Fletcher, Tom Banton, Kieron Pollard, Romario Shepherd, Muhammad Rohid Khan, Alzarri Joseph, Fazalhaq Farooqi.
Lotus365 Pitch Report & Weather Conditions
Dubai International Cricket Stadium
Average first innings score: 140 runs
Weather: Clear skies, gentle breeze.
Pitch Condition: Favors chasing teams. 7 out of 10 matches have been won by the team batting second.
Toss Prediction: To bowl first.
Lotus365 Winning Prediction: MI Emirates Favorites to Win
Given their dominant batting form, MI Emirates are the favorites to defeat Gulf Giants. The trio of Tom Banton, Nicholas Pooran, and Andre Fletcher will be crucial to their chances. Expect MI Emirates to register a comfortable win over Gulf Giants.
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