In an eagerly anticipated encounter, the Sharjah Warriorz will face off against the Gulf Giants in match number 21 of the ILT20 2025 season on Sunday, January 26, at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. This pivotal clash will see both teams looking to revive their fortunes in the competition. The match will be their respective seventh fixture of the season, making it a crucial battle for both sides as they fight for a spot in the playoff race.
Sharjah Warriorz’s struggle
The Warriorz have found themselves at the bottom of the ILT20 2025 points table, struggling to maintain consistency. Led by the experienced Tim Southee, the Warriorz started the season with promise, securing two wins from their first three matches. However, the team has since been on a downward spiral, losing their next three encounters. With just two wins in their first six matches, the Warriorz must rally together if they are to turn their campaign around and avoid being eliminated early.
Gulf Giants: Battling with inconsistent form
Similarly, the Giants have faced their own challenges, with a mixed record of two wins and four defeats from six matches. Despite a lack of consistency, the Giants find themselves slightly ahead of the Warriorz, sitting above them in the points table. The difference between the two teams lies in their net run rate (NRR), which gives the Giants a narrow edge. To strengthen their playoff ambitions, the Gulf Giants need to capitalize on their superior NRR and secure a crucial win in this encounter.
Match Details: ILT20 2025, Match 21
- Date and time: January 26, 02:00 pm GMT/ 07:30 pm IST/ 06:00 pm local
- Venue: Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah.
Sharjah Cricket Stadium Pitch Report
The pitch at Sharjah Cricket Stadium is known for its balanced nature, offering assistance to both batters and bowlers. Historically, it tends to favour batters as the match progresses, making it crucial for teams to assess conditions early on. Winning the toss could be pivotal; teams may prefer to chase given the tendency for higher scores in the second innings.
SWR vs GG Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicket-keepers: Johnson Charles, Jordan Cox
- Batters: James Vince, Jason Roy, Shimron Hetmyer, Tom Kohler-Cadmore
- All-rounders: Mark Adair, Gerhard Erasmus, Aayan Afzal Khan
- Bowlers: Tim Southee, Adam Milne
SWR vs GG Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
- Choice 1: Mark Adair (c), Aayan Afzal Khan (vc)
- Choice 2: James Vince (c), Jason Roy (vc)
Also READ: International League T20 (ILT20) 2025 Squads: Players list and captains of all six teams
SWR vs GG Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Dominic Drakes, Adam Lyth, Ethan D’ Souza, Harmeet Singh
SWR vs GG Dream11 Team for today’s match (January 26, 02:00 pm GMT):
Squads:
Gulf Giants:
Aayan Afzal Khan, Blessing Muzarabani, Chris Jordan, Dipendra Singh Airee, Gerhard Erasmus, James Vince, Jordan Cox, Mohammad Zuhaib Zubair, Rehan Ahmed, Shimron Hetmyer, Adam Lyth, Dominic Drakes, Daniel Worrall, Dushan Hemantha, Ibrahim Zadran, Mark Adair, Ollie Robinson, Tim David, Tom Curran, Tymal Mills, Muhammad Saghir Khan, Muhammad Uzair Khan, Wahidullah Zadran
Sharjah Warriorz:
Dilshan Madushanka, Johnson Charles, Junaid Siddique, Muhammad Jawadullah, Kusal Mendis, Luke Wells, Peter Hatzoglou, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Tim Southee, Adam Milne, Adil Rashid, Ashton Agar, Avishka Fernando, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Daniel Sams, Ethan D’ Souza, Harmeet Singh, Jason Roy, Karim Janat, Keemo Paul, Matthew Wade, Rohan Mustafa, Tim Seifert, Traveen Mathew, Virandeep Singh
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