Gulf Giants (GG) square off against Dubai Capitals (DCP) in match No. 23 of the ongoing International League T20 (ILT20). This clash will be played at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Sunday, December 21.
James Vince-led Giants have played seven matches so far, winning three and losing four. They find themselves at No. 3 on the points table. The Giants, however, are going through a lean phase, having lost three games in a row. They will look to bounce back strongly on Sunday.
On the other hand, Dubai
Capitals also have three wins and four defeats in their kitty. However, they have a better net run rate (NRR) of +0.874 compared to the Gulf Giants' +0.109. After losing two consecutive games, the Capitals returned to winning ways on Friday against Sharjah Warriorz.
GG vs DCP Match Details
| Match | Gulf Giants vs Dubai Capitals, Match 23, ILT20 2025-26 |
| Venue | Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah |
| Date & Time (IST) | Sunday, December 21, 03:30 PM (IST) |
| Broadcast and Live-Streaming | Zee Network TV channels or Zee5 (app and website) |
Sharjah Cricket Stadium Pitch Report
The average first-innings total in the four matches that have been played at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium this season has been around 191. Three out of the four games have been won by teams batting first. The pitches have generally been good for batting. Boundaries are also on the smaller side and fans can expect a run-fest on Sunday.
GG vs DCP Head to Head Record
| Matches Played | 06 |
| Gulf Giants Won | 04 |
| Dubai Capitals Won | 02 |
| Tied | - |
| First-ever Fixture | January 27, 2024 |
| Most-recent Fixture | December 06, 2025 |
GG vs DCP Predicted Playing XIs
Gulf Giants (GG):
Pathum Nissanka, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK), James Vince (C), Moeen Ali, Azmatullah Omarzai, Sean Dickson, Matthew Forde, Asif Khan, Aayan Khan, Chris Wood, Fred Klaassen.
Dubai Capitals (DCP):
Sediqullah Atal, Shayan Jahangir (WK), Jordan Cox, Leus du Plooy, Rovman Powell, Mohammad Nabi, Dasun Shanaka (C), David Willey, Jawadullah, Haider Ali, Waqar Salamkheil.
Probable Top Performers from GG vs DCP
Probable Best Batter: Pathum Nissanka
Patham Nissanka is the leading run-getter in the tournament so far. In six innings, he has scored 243 runs at an average of 40.50 and a strike rate of 186.92. The Sri Lankan stalwart will be the batter to watch out for.
Probable Best Bowler: Waqar Salamkheil
Waqar Salamkheil is way ahead of the others on the list of leading wicket-takers this season. In seven games, he has accounted for 15 wickets at an average of 13.73. The Afghanistan spinner will have to play a key role for his team on Sunday.
