Gulf Giants (GG) will face MI Emirates (MIE) in Match No. 3 of the International League T20 2025/26 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Thursday, December 4.

Gulf Giants, who won the inaugural season in 2022/23, finished third in the 2023/24 edition and slipped to fifth place in the 2024/25 season. They will be aiming for a strong comeback this time around. With James Vince leading the side and experienced players like Moeen Ali, Azmatullah Omarzai, and Tabraiz Shamsi in the squad, GG will look to start the new edition on a positive note.

MI Emirates, champions of the 2023/24 edition, have otherwise delivered mixed performances in the other two seasons despite boasting a strong squad.

Under the leadership of Kieron Pollard, MIE will once again rely on their star-studded lineup featuring Nicholas Pooran, Jonny Bairstow, and Shakib Al Hasan as they aim to make a winning start to the tournament.

GG vs MIE Match Details

Match	Gulf Giants vs MI Emirates, Match 03, ILT20 2025-26
Venue	Dubai International Cricket Stadium
Date & Time (IST)	Thursday, December 04, 08:00 PM (IST)
Broadcast and Live-Streaming	Zee Network TV channels or Zee5 (app and website)

Dubai International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report

The Dubai International Cricket Stadium generally offers good support for the bowlers, who often tend to dominate proceedings. Batters need to be cautious with their shot selection and avoid taking unnecessary risks.

The average score at the venue hovers around 140, which can be a competitive total if applied well. Sensible, calculated batting is essential to build an innings and take the game away from the opposition.

GG vs MIE Head-to-Head Record

Matches Played	05
Gulf Giants Won	02
MI Emirates Won	03
First-ever Fixture	February 10, 2023
Most-recent Fixture	January 31, 2025

GG vs MIE Predicted Playing XIs Gulf Giants:

Asif Khan, James Vince (C), Pathum Nissanka, Matthew Forde, Nuwan Thushara, Tabraiz Shamsi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Kyle Mayers, Moeen Ali, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK), Ishtiaq Ahmad

MI Emirates:

Muhammad Waseem, Ackeem Auguste, AM Ghazanfar, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Naveen-Ul-Haq, Kieron Pollard (C), Shakib Al Hasan, Romario Shepherd, Jonny Bairstow (WK), Nicholas Pooran, Zain Ul Abidin

Probable Top Performers from GG vs MIE Probable Best Batter: James Vince

Gulf Giants captain James Vince could be the pivotal batter in this contest. Having represented the franchise for three seasons, he has amassed 1,055 runs in 33 innings, consistently showcasing his class at the top. His form and experience will be crucial, potentially serving as the game-changer for the Gulf Giants.

Probable Best Bowler: Fazalhaq Farooqi

Fazalhaq Farooqi is likely to be the key bowler in this matchup. He has picked up 50 wickets in 29 games at an impressive average of 16.76 for MI Emirates. The left-arm pacer’s four overs will be vital in shaping the outcome of the contest and tightening the pressure on the opposition.

 Today's Match Prediction: Chasing team to win the match