ILT20 2025: Predicting top 3 player battles for match 26

Gulf Giants (GG) and MI Emirates (MIE) will clash in match 26 of the ILT20 2025 tournament at Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi on December 23, 2025.

Gulf Giants have featured in eight matches in ILT20 2025 so far and have secured three wins and suffered five losses. On the other hand, MI Emirates have performed strongly with five wins and three losses in eight matches.  They hold 10 points to their name in the ILT20 2025.

Here are the predicted top 3 player battles for match 26 of ILT20 2025:

1. Rahmanullah Gurbaz vs Romario Shepherd

Rahmanullah Gurbaz has scored 235 runs at a strike rate of 155.62 in eight games, with the best score

of 72. Gurbaz has adapted well to the role of hitting in powerplay overs. He will be a huge threat to MI Emirates in the upcoming match.

Romario Shepherd has made 77 runs at a strike rate of 208.10 and taken four wickets at an economy of 7.63 in eight games. Shepherd might not look fast, but he has nippy pace and could trouble Gurbaz with the new ball. Shepherd is known for bowling the heavy ball, and Gurbaz might find him hard to get away from.

2. Johnny Bairstow vs Azmatullah Omarzai

Jonny Bairstow has been in brilliant form for MIE, scoring 246 runs with a strike rate of 148.27, with a best score of 67. Bairstow is no longer in plans for England, and he is freelancing in the T20 leagues across the world. His experience will be huge for MI Emirates.

Azmatullah Omarzai has scored 211 runs at a strike rate of 154.01 in eight games, with the best score of 43. Omarzai has also taken 11 wickets at an economy of 9.05 with best bowling figures of 4/32. Omarzai swings the ball both ways and can bowl a mean yorker as well. He is the premier pacer for Afghanistan and has done well with the ball.

3. Muhammad Waseem vs Mark Adair

Muhammad Waseem has scored 207 runs at a strike rate of 128.57 in eight games in ILT20 2025, with a best score of 44. Waseem is yet to showcase his full flow, and pitches are to blame to some extent.

Mark Adair has taken three wickets in ILT20 2025. Adair is the best swing bowler in ILT20 2025, and the Ireland pacer can trouble Waseem with movement of the ball, both in the air and off the pitch.

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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