MI Emirates will square off against Gulf Giants in the 26th match of the International League T20, 2025-26, scheduled to be played on Tuesday, 23rd December at 8:00 PM IST. The match will take place at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. Check out the best Dream11 team tips, player stats, pitch report, top fantasy picks and dream11 prediction team for today’s MIE vs GG clash.
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MI Emirates have brought their best game to the fore, winning three matches in a row to move up to second place in the points table. The batting unit has been in excellent form, with Nicholas Pooran, Kieron Pollard and Jonny Bairstow all making significant contributions and providing the side with strong momentum.
Gulf Giants, on the other hand, have had a contrasting campaign. They have lost five of their eight matches so far and come into this game on the back of four consecutive defeats. Despite sitting fourth in the points table, their current form puts them under pressure, and they will need a top-class performance to challenge an in-form MI Emirates side.
Azmatullah Omarzai has been a consistent performer throughout the tournament, scoring 211 runs and picking up 11 wickets, which makes him the default choice for the captaincy role. Jonny Bairstow, the leading run-scorer for MI Emirates with 246 runs so far, stands out as a strong option for vice-captaincy.
Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi Pitch Report
*The stats are based on the T20 matches played at Sheikh Zayed Stadium.
| Pitch type – Generally balanced / batter-friendly |
| Batting 1st Won – 45 matches |
| Batting 2nd Won – 53 matches |
| Average 1st innings score – 138 runs |
MIE vs GG Probable Playing XI
MI Emirates: Muhammad Waseem, Tom Banton, Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Nicholas Pooran(w), Kieron Pollard(c), Romario Shepherd, Shakib Al Hasan, Chris Woakes, Arab Gul Momand, Allah Ghazanfar, Zahoor Khan
Gulf Giants: Pathum Nissanka, Rahmanullah Gurbaz(w), James Vince(c), Kyle Mayers, Asif Khan, Moeen Ali, Liam Dawson, Aayan Afzal Khan, Chris Wood, Fred Klaassen, Matthew Forde
MIE vs GG Dream11 Player Stats
| Player Name | ILT 2025-26 Stats |
|---|---|
| Pathum Nissanka | 243 runs |
| Jonny Bairstow | 246 runs |
| Nicholas Pooran | 198 runs |
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz | 235 runs |
| Azmatullah Omarzai | 211 runs & 11 wickets |
| Allah Ghazanfar | 8 wickets |
MIE vs GG Dream11 Team
