Sharjah Warriorz (SWR) locks horns with Gulf Giants (GG) in match No.21 of the ongoing DP World ILT20 2025 at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium in Sharjah on Sunday, January 26.
The Tim Southee-led Warriorz are currently placed sixth on the points table, having won two out of the six games played. The side is on a three-match losing streak and will look to end that and go back to winning ways. The last time these two faced each other in Dubai, the Sharjah-based franchise won the game by three wickets.
Meanwhile, Gulf Giants have a similar story so far, with two wins out of the six games played. The side is currently positioned fifth on the table with four points and a negative NRR of 0.439. The James Vince-led side is coming off a two-wicket win over MI Emirates.
Also Check: SWR vs GG, Match 21 – Live Cricket Score
Match Details
| Match | Venue | Date & Time | Live Broadcast & Streaming Details |
| Sharjah Warriorz vs Gulf Giants, Match 21, DP World ILT20 2025 | Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah | Sunday, January 26, 7:30 pm IST | FanCode (app and website) and Zee Network |
Pitch Report
The Sharjah Cricket Stadium is conducive to batting and the batters enjoy the surface. The pacers tend to get movement early on in the innings, and spinners will get some turn in the later half of the game. The team winning the toss will look to bowl first.
Head-to-Head Record
| Matches Played | Won by Sharjah Warriorz | Won by Gulf Giants | Tied | No Result | First-ever Fixture | Most-recent Fixture |
| 05 | 02 | 03 | 00 | 00 | 23 January, 2023 | 12 January, 2025 |
Predicted Playing 11s for SWR vs GG
Sharjah Warriorz (SWR):
Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Johnson Charles, Avishka Fernando, Rohan Mustafa, Jason Roy, Tim Seifert(w), Ashton Agar, Tim Southee(c), Adam Milne, Muhammad Jawadullah, Adam Zampa.
Gulf Giants (GG):
James Vince(c), Ibrahim Zadran, Jordan Cox(w), Gerhard Erasmus, Shimron Hetmyer, Mark Adair, Tom Curran, Aayan Afzal Khan, Muhammad Zuhaib, Blessing Muzarabani, Daniel Worrall.
Probable Top Performers from SWR vs GG
Probable Best Batter: Jordan Cox
Gulf Giants batter Jordan Cox could be the best batter in the upcoming game. The right-hand batter has so far made 155 runs in six matches at a strike rate of 126.01 and is currently the highest run-scorer for his side in the tournament. Cox will look to continue his fine form and hope to take his side to their third win of the season.
Probable Best Bowler: Adam Milne
Sharjah Warriorz pacer Adam Milne has picked up six wickets in six matches this season so far. He is currently the best baller for his team this season. The team will be banking on the Kiwi pacer to provide crucial wickets in the crunch situations.
Today’s Match Prediction: Team Bowling first to win the match
Scenario 1
Sharjah Warriorz win the toss and opt to bowl first
Powerplay: 40-50
GG: 150-160
Sharjah Warriorz win the match
Scenario 2
Gulf Giants win the toss and opt to bowl first
Powerplay: 30-40
SWR: 140-150
Gulf Giants win the match
Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the author’s understanding, analysis, and instinct. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.
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