Abu Dhabi Knight Riders will take on the Gulf Giants in the 18th match of the ILT20 2025 on Thursday, December 18, at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. The Knight Riders have won two out of their six games and are in last position.
The Knight Riders faced the Desert Vipers in their last outing and scored 181 runs for the loss of five wickets. Liam Livingstone was the highest scorer for the team and made 76 runs off 48 deliveries.
The Vipers scored 180 runs for the loss of six wickets and lost the match by one run. Andre Russell and Ajay Kumar took two wickets each for the Knight Riders. Livingstone won the Player of the Match award for his batting performance.
Let’s look at the probable playing XI of the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders for Match 18 of the ILT20 2025 against the Gulf Giants:
Top Order:
Philip Salt, Alex Hales, and Liam Livingstone will likely be a part of the top order in the playing 11. Livingstone is the leading run-scorer for the team and has made 187 runs in six games at an average of 37.40 and a strike rate of 158.47.
Middle Order:
Michael-Kyle Pepper, Alishan Sharafu, and Sherfane Rutherford are likely to be there in the middle order. Sharafu has amassed 166 runs in six games at an average of 128.68.
Lower Middle Order:
Andre Russell, Shadley van Schalkwyk, and Jason Holder are likely to be in the lower middle-order. Russell has made 114 runs and taken seven wickets in five games so far.
Bowlers:
Sunil Narine and Ajay Kumar could be the two bowlers for the team. Ajay is the highest wicket-taker for the team with nine wickets in six games at an average of 19.55.
Disclaimer: This Exclusive News is based on the author’s understanding, analysis, and instinct. As you review this information, consider the points mentioned and form your own conclusions.
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