ILT20 2025: Predicting Sharjah Warriorz’s playing XI for their clash against Gulf Giants

Sharjah Warriorz will face the Gulf Giants in the 21st match of the ILT20 2025. The match will take place at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium in Sharjah on January 26th, 2025, at 7:30 PM (IST). Given their current positions in the points table, both teams will be in a nearly must-win situation. While Warriorz are placed 5th in the points table, the Giants are placed last.

The Warriors and the Giants have had similar journeys in the tournament so far. While the Sharjah Warriors have 2 wins and 3 losses from their 5 matches, the Gulf Giants have a solitary win and 4 losses in their 5 matches. While Sharjah returned to winning ways in their last game, the Giants have lost both of their previous two games. One can expect a good match between the two sides.

Here is the predicted playing XI of Sharjah Warriorz for their game against Gulf Giants in the ILT20 2025 –

Top Order – Tom Kohler-Cadmore (WK), Johnson Charles, and Avishka Fernando

Sharjah Warriorz have a good top-order batting. Tom Kohler-Cadmore and Johnson Charles are likely to continue to open the innings for their side. The former will additionally be handy with his wicket-keeping skills. To follow him would be Avishka Fernando, who has been the best batter of his side so far. If required, Jason Roy can bat in the top order as an impact player.

Middle Order – Rohan Mustafa, Tim Seifert, and Luke Wells

The middle order of the Warriorz has the likes of Rohan Mustafa, Tim Seifert, and Luke Wells. Rohan has struggled badly as a batter in the league so far. Seifert has played just one match and couldn’t do much. He’s likely to get another match. Luke Wells has done decently well in the chances he has gotten as a batter. They collectively need to bat better as a unit in the middle-overs phase.

Lower Middle Order – Ashton Agar, Harmeet Singh, and Jason Roy (Impact player)

The lower middle order of the Warriorz has the likes of Ashton Agar and Harmeet Singh. The former went for runs in his previous game and did not bat well either. However, he can be trusted to perform better. Harmeet Singh has been the best economical bowler of his side in the league. If required, he can claim wickets as well. Roy can bat lower down the order and save his side from a collapse.

Bowlers – Tim Southee (C ), Adam Milne, and Junaid Siddique

The bowling attack of the Warriorz has let its team down in the season so far. The absence of Adil Rashid might be a big setback, as the replacement spinners haven’t been good enough. Tim Southee, Junaid Siddique, and Adam Milne have been expensive. In the current attack, only Harmeet has done well. The bowling attack needs to bowl collectively better for their side to have any chance.

Sharjah Warriorz’s playing XI against Gulf Giants in the ILT20 2025 –

Tom Kohler-Cadmore (WK), Johnson Charles, Avishka Fernando, Rohan Mustafa, Tim Seifert, Luke Wells, Ashton Agar, Harmeet Singh, Tim Southee (C ), Adam Milne, Junaid Siddique, Jason Roy (Impact Player)

Disclaimer: This latest 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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