The International League T20 2025-26 continues with the important contest of Match No. 5 between Dubai Capitals and Gulf Giants on Saturday, December 6, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Both teams come into this match with different starts this season: DCP are yet looking for their first win in the season, while GG started on a very strong note. The match will be an important one for the Capitals to bounce back and for the Giants to keep their early momentum going. Dubai Capitals The Dubai Capitals did not get off to the perfect start in their campaign. They played their first game against the Desert Vipers and managed only 150/8, which they failed to defend. As a batting unit, it did not click, and the middle order failed to exert pressure on the bowlers. The bowling was decent at times, especially with Waqar Salamkheil picking up two wickets, but the Vipers chased the target with ease and an over to spare. The Capitals will, therefore, look to raise their game in batting, back their bowlers up well, and try to seal their first win of the season. Gulf Giants The Gulf Giants made a confident start to the tournament as they beat MI Emirates in their opening match. A chase of 164 was led by a brilliant knock from Pathum Nissanka, who smashed 81 off 42 balls and took his team home with six wickets in hand in just 14.4 overs. GG look balanced, as both their batting and bowling have been quite good; they will try to continue their winning run. Strong players have been in good form, and thus, the Giants enter this match with high confidence. DCP vs GG T20 Match Details DCP vs GG ILT20 Match Details Match Dubai Capitals vs Gulf Giants Emirates 5th T20 Match Date and Time Saturday, December 6; 8:00 p.m. IST Venue Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai Broadcasting and live streaming TV - Zee Network; Live Stream - Zee App DCP vs GG T20 Pitch Report The pitch at Dubai International Cricket Stadium generally assists the bowlers more than the batters. Fast bowlers get movement early, and spinners can play their role as the match progresses. The batters need to play safe, avoid risky shots, and build their innings patiently. A total around 140-150 is difficult if the bowling side bowls tight lines. Teams will look to read the pitch early and work accordingly. DCP vs GG Weather Report The weather in Dubai will be clear and pleasant for this match. The temperature will be around 24°C, with no chance of rain, which promises a full game without interruption. Humidity will be up at about 66%, which might make things a little sticky for the players, while a light wind of 14 km/h could offer some movement for the bowlers. The visibility will be up to 10 km, and the playing conditions will be comfortable and suitable for both teams. DCP vs GG Head-to-Head Records DCP vs GG head-to-head (in T20s) Match Played 5 Won by Dubai Capitals 2 Won by Gulf Giants 3 Tied 0 No Result 0 DCP vs GG 5th ILT20 Probable XI Dubai Capitals: Sediqullah Atal, Shayan Jahangir (wk), Jordan Cox, Rovman Powell, Dasun Shanaka (c), Mohammad Nabi, David Willey, Gulbadin Naib, Haider Ali, Waqar Salamkheil, Muhammad Jawadullah Gulf Giants: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Asif Khan, Pathum Nissanka, Moeen Ali (c), Gerhard Erasmus, Azmatullah Omarzai, Liam Dawson, Matthew Forde, Haider Razzaq, Tabraiz Shamsi, Nuwan Thushara Players To Watch Out For In the DCP vs GG 5th ILT20 Match Waqar Salamkheil | DCP: He tried to bring DCP back into the contest by taking two important wickets in the opening match. He was expensive, giving away runs, but his wicket-taking ability makes him an important bowler in the middle overs. The attacking nature of Waqar Salamkheil means that DCP will rely on him to strike early and keep the batters under pressure. Pathum Nissanka | GG: Pathum Nissanka is in great form following his match-winning 81 off 42 balls. He looked solid and confident at the top. Another great innings for GG will be expected of him, considering the pitch might be challenging for other batters. DCP vs GG 5th T20 Toss Prediction Historical Toss-Winning Stats at the Venue In the last two T20 matches played at this venue, the teams that won the toss have opted to bowl in both the matches. Advantages of Bowling First on This Pitch The team batting first at this venue has won 55 out of the last 146 matches played here, while the teams batting second have won 90 games. This trend suggests that teams should prefer to bowl first and focus on restricting their opponents ' under-par score. DCP vs GG Today's Match Scenario Scenario 1 Toss Winner: DCP (opts to bowl first) Power-Play Score: 45-50 GG Total: 160-175 Match Winner: Gulf Giants Scenario 2 Toss Winner: GG (opts to bowl first) Power-Play Score: 35-40 DCP Total: 145-160 Match Winner: Gulf Giants Who will win today's DCP vs GG ILT20 match? The Gulf Giants come into this match with greater momentum and improved recent form. Their top-order batting looks relatively set; also, their bowling is decently disciplined. Dubai Capitals really need to get their act together, particularly in the batting department. Based on current form, the favourite to win this game will be the Gulf Giants.