GG vs SWR Match Preview – The International League T20 (ILT20) 2025-26 season continues tonight as the strong-starting Gulf Giants (GG) face the winless Sharjah Warriorz (SWR) in Match 10 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Scheduled for a 08:00 PM start (IST), this match is a crucial turning point for both sides: GG aims to regain winning momentum after a Super Over loss, while SWR desperately seeks their first points of the season.
The Giants have been in “superb form,” winning two of their first three matches and currently sitting second on the points table. Their batting has been anchored by Pathum Nissanka, the tournament’s leading run-scorer, who has smashed three consecutive half-centuries. In contrast, the Warriorz have struggled, losing both their matches, including a narrow four-run defeat in their most recent outing, and are currently rooted to the bottom of the table.
GG vs SWR Match Details
| Feature | Details |
| Match | Gulf Giants vs Sharjah Warriorz, Match 10 |
| Series | International League T20, 2025-26 |
| Venue | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai, UAE |
| Date & Time | Wednesday, December 10, 2025, 08:00 PM (IST) |
| Live Telecast | FanCode, Zee5 |
GG vs SWR Head-to-Head Record
The historical record in the ILT20 leans heavily towards the Giants, reinforcing their status as favorites for this contest.
| Format | Total Matches | Gulf Giants Won | Sharjah Warriorz Won |
| T20 (ILT20) | 6 | 4 | 2 |
GG vs SWR Pitch Report
The Dubai International Cricket Stadium is known for providing a balanced track.
Pace: Fast bowlers are likely to extract good pace and bounce, especially with the new ball under the lights.
Spin: Spinners come into play during the middle overs, extracting grip and turn from the surface.
Chasing Advantage: The venue historically favors the chasing team, with the side batting second winning approximately 59% of T20 matches here. The average first-innings score in the current ILT20 season at this venue is around 157.
Toss Strategy: The team winning the toss is highly likely to opt to bowl first.
GG vs SWR Weather Report
The weather for the evening match in Dubai is expected to be pleasant and clear, minimizing the risk of interruptions.
Conditions: The night is forecasted to be cloudy.
Temperature: Temperatures will be comfortable, ranging between the low of 20°C and high of 29°C.
Rain: There is only a minimal (10%) chance of precipitation.
GG vs SWR Probable Playing11
Both teams are expected to field an attack that suits the Dubai pitch, prioritizing strong anchors and middle-order power hitters.
Gulf Giants (GG):
Pathum Nissanka, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), James Vince, Moeen Ali (c), Azmatullah Omarzai, Gerhard Erasmus, Liam Dawson, Mark Adair, Nuwan Thushara, Haider Razzaq, Muhammad Zuhaib.
Sharjah Warriorz (SWR):
Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Johnson Charles, Tim David, Dinesh Karthik (wk), Sikandar Raza, Dwaine Pretorius, Shubham Ranjane, Tim Southee (c), Adil Rashid, Maheesh Theekshana, Junaid Siddique.
GG vs SWR Match Prediction
The Gulf Giants possess a superior balance, excellent current form, and a strong H2H advantage over the Warriorz. Pathum Nissanka’s exceptional run-scoring provides the foundation, complemented by the all-round performance of Azmatullah Omarzai.
The Sharjah Warriorz’s path to victory relies heavily on their key international players finding form. While Tom Kohler-Cadmore scored a half-century in the previous match, players like Johnson Charles and Dinesh Karthik will need to step up significantly. Their bowling, despite featuring quality spinners Adil Rashid and Maheesh Theekshana, has been inconsistent.
Given GG’s current momentum and the pressure on SWR to register their first win, the Giants are the heavy favorites to secure another victory in Dubai.
Prediction: Gulf Giants to win the match.
