Abu Dhabi Knight Riders (ADKR) are all set to face Gulf Giants (GG) in match No. 19 of the ongoing International League T20 (ILT20) 2025-26 at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Thursday, December 18.
The Knight Riders finally managed to break their four-match losing streak after beating table-toppers Desert Vipers by one run on Tuesday. Jason Holder and Co. would want to build on this performance and add more wins in the games to come, as they are still languishing at the foot of the table.
On the other hand, the Gulf Giants find themselves at No. 2 on the points table. They have three wins and as many defeats after playing six games. However, the James Vince-led side is coming into this clash on the back of consecutive defeats.
ADKR vs GG Match Details
| Match | Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Gulf Giants, Match 19, ILT20 2025-26 |
| Venue | Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi |
| Date & Time (IST) | Thursday, December 18, 08:00 PM (IST) |
| Broadcast and Live-Streaming | Zee Network TV channels or Zee5 (app and website) |
Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi Pitch Report
In the first five matches played at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi, the average first-innings score has been around 167. Four out of the five games have been won by teams batting first. The pitches have something in them for batters as well as bowlers, and this is what has made matches at this venue interesting.
ADKR vs GG Head to Head Record
| Matches Played | 04 |
| Abu Dhabi Knight Riders Won | 02 |
| Gulf Giants Won | 02 |
| Tied | 00 |
| First-ever Fixture | January 31, 2024 |
| Most-recent Fixture | February 1, 2025 |
ADKR vs GG Predicted Playing XIs
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders (ADKR):
Philip Salt (WK), Alex Hales, Liam Livingstone, Sherfane Rutherford, Andre Russell, Brandon McMullen, Sunil Narine, Jason Holder (C), George Garton, Ajay Kumar, Ibrar Ahmad.
Gulf Giants (GG):
Pathum Nissanka, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK), James Vince (C), Kyle Mayers, Moeen Ali, Azmatullah Omarzai, Matthew Forde, Asif Khan, Liam Dawson, Aayan Khan, Fred Klaasen.
Probable Top Performers from ADKR vs GG
Probable Best Batter: Pathum Nissanka
Pathum Nissanka has been in stunning form so far in ILT20 2025-26. In five innings, he has amassed 226 runs at an average of 45.20 and a strike rate of 191.53. The Sri Lankan star has scored three half-centuries already in the campaign.
Probable Best Bowler: Ajay Kumar
Ajay Kumar has done well consistently this season. In six matches, he has picked up nine wickets at an average of 19.56. The left-arm seamer has an impressive economy rate of 7.65, despite bowling some difficult overs. He will be the bowler to watch out for on Thursday.
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