Gulf Giants (GG) and Abu Dhabi Knight Riders (ADKR) are set to lock horns with each other in the last league match of the of the ILT20 2025-26 season. The match is scheduled to be held at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai on December 28. This will be a final chance for both the sides to secure a spot in the knockouts as three teams have already and there's one spot left. Gulf Giants Gulf Giants won three out of their first four games, but later lost every match they played in this season. Their batters have struggled to put on challenging totals on the board, while their bowlers have failed to claim wickets at crucial juncture. Although Rahmanullah Gurbaz have played some decent knocks to pile 245 runs in 9 matches, he lacked assistance from other batters around him. One man who gave an all-round assistance is Azmatullah Omarzai. The all-rounder hailing from Afghanistan has picked up 12 wickets and has scored over 200 runs. With the crucial game around, Giants will hope for other players to deliver their best and help them get over the line. Abu Dhabi Knight Riders Abu Dhabi Knight Riders (ADKR) have had a roller-coster season. They won their initial game against Sharjah, but later lost consecutive games despite giving strong performances. However, their last two wins against the Vipers and Gulf gave them an opportunity to stay in the hunt of knockouts. Hales and Sharafu have been their main men with the bat, while Holder and Ajay have done pretty well with the ball. They will require Salt, Livingstone and Narine as well to kick in for this game. GG vs ADKR T20 Match Details GG vs ADKR ILT20 Match Details Match Gulf Giants vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders 30th T20 Match Date and Time Sunday, December 28; 8:00 p.m. IST Venue Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai Broadcasting and live streaming TV - Zee Network; Live Stream - Zee App GG vs ADKR T20 Pitch Report The pitch at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium usually keeps a bit of an edge for both batters and bowlers. There is great pace at the beginning and bounce for the fast bowlers, especially during the light. Toward the end of the innings, spinners can start extracting some grip and a few turns within the overs. When the batters find their basis, scoring gets easier and easier, especially for the first innings. The averages for 2025 are around 154.4 for the first innings at this venue. GG vs ADKR Weather Report The weather is expected to be clear for the night match. The temperature will linger around 25°C with high humidity around 55-60%. There is no threat of rain, but dew is expected later in the game, and this may impact the decision taken at the toss and will be a consideration for the chasing side. GG vs ADKR Head-to-Head Records GG vs ADKR head-to-head (in T20s) Match Played 6 Won by Gulf Giants 3 Won by Abu Dhabi Knight Riders 3 Tied 0 No Result 0 GG vs ADKR 30th ILT20 Match Probable XI Gulf Giants: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), James Vince (c), Kyle Mayers, Moeen Ali, Azmatullah Omarzai, Lorcan Tucker, Asif Khan, Mark Adair, Haider Razzaq, Fred Klaassen, Tabraiz Shamsi Abu Dhabi Knight Riders: Philip Salt (wk), Alex Hales, Brandon McMullen, Sherfane Rutherford, Liam Livingstone, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Jason Holder (c), Alishan Sharafu, Ajay Kumar, Olly Stone Players To Watch Out For In the GG vs ADKR 30th ILT20 Match Azmatullah Omarzai | GG: Omarzai has been a linch-pin for the Giants in ILT20 2025. The all-rounder has amassed 225 runs and has picked up 12 wickets in 9 matches and he has been the sole one carrying the side in this tournament. His contribution will be crucial for his team in this match against ADKR. Ajay Kumar | ADKR: In this fast-paced format, batters usually dominate the game. However, UAE's left-arm pacer has done wonders with the ball for ADKR this season. In 9 matches, Ajay has bagged a total of 14 wickets at an average of 19.79. He will be key player for the Knights in the crucial encounter against the Giants. GG vs ADKR 30th T20 Toss Prediction Historical Toss-Winning Stats at the Venue In the last five T20 matches played at this venue, the teams that won the toss have opted to bowl on four occasions, while only once, the toss winning team have decided to bat first. Advantages of Bowling First on This Pitch Out of last 156 matches played at this venue, the team batting first has won 57 matches played, while the teams batting second have won 98 games. This trend suggests that teams should prefer to bowl first and focus on restricting their opponents' under-par score. GG vs ADKR Today's Match Scenario Scenario 1 Toss Winner: GG (opts to bowl first) Power-Play Score: 36-42 ADKR Total: 150-170 Match Winner: Abu Dhabi Knight Riders Scenario 2 Toss Winner: ADKR (opts to bowl first) Power-Play Score: 40-45 GG Total: 140-160 Match Winner: Abu Dhabi Knight Riders Who will win today's GG vs ADKR 30th ILT20 match? On the eve of this crucial tie, Abu Dhabi Knight Riders will enjoy a slight edge over Gulf Giants. Both are vying for the last playoff spot, but ADKR's better-balanced squad put them in a better position. If ADKR bowl first and make use of the conditions under lights, they stand a slightly higher chance of sealing an important win and booking their place in the knockouts.