Gulf Giants will face MI Emirates in the 3rd Match of the International League T20 (ILT20) 2025-26 season on Thursday, December 4, 2025. The game is scheduled to start at 2:30 PM local time (Dubai time) and 7:00 PM IST, hosted at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
The pitch at the venue is reported to be a flat track providing average batting conditions, with some assistance for pace bowlers due to decent pace and bounce. The weather forecast is expected to be clear, favorable for a day-night match.
This match holds considerable importance as both teams are looking for a strong start to their campaign after somewhat mixed performances last season. Gulf Giants, the champions of ILT20’s inaugural season in 2022-23, struggled last year finishing fifth in the points table and will be aiming to bring consistency this season under the leadership of James Vince.
MI Emirates, the 2023-24 ILT20 champions, also had an inconsistent previous season but boast a star-studded lineup led by Kieron Pollard, featuring explosive batters like Nicholas Pooran, Jonny Bairstow, and Tom Banton. Both teams possess strong bowling arsenals, making this clash an exciting contest.
In their head-to-head records in T20s, MI Emirates have a slight edge, winning 3 of the 5 matches against Gulf Giants, who have won 2. Their recent meetings have been competitive, sharing wins in last season’s encounters, reflecting the closely matched nature of this rivalry.
ILT20 2025 Match Details
- Match: Gulf Giants vs MI Emirates
- Time: 8:00 PM IST (7:30 PM local time)
- Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
- Live Broadcast: FanCode app and website, Zee Network
International T20 League Live Streaming Info:
The International League T20 (ILT20) 2025 features 6 teams: Dubai Capitals, Desert Vipers, Gulf Giants, MI Emirates, Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, and Sharjah Warriors. The tournament includes a total of 34 matches.
The competition runs from January 11, 2025, to February 9, 2025. Matches are held at three major venues in the UAE: Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai, Sharjah Cricket Stadium in Sharjah, and Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi.
- India: Live streaming is available on the Zee5 OTT platform; TV coverage is on multiple Zee Network channels, including Zee Cinema and Sony Six.
- Pakistan: Matches are live on the Tapmad platform and TV channels such as PTV Sports, Geo Super, and A Sports.
- Middle East and North Africa (MENA): Abu Dhabi Sports, Dubai Sports, MYCO, and the ILT20 official YouTube channel for live streaming.
- Caribbean: Rush Sports, Flow Sports.
- United Kingdom: BT Sport, Sky Sports, Zee TV, TNT Sports, BBC iPlayer (online free access).
- Australia: Fox Cricket, Channel 9, Stan Sports.
- New Zealand: Sky Sports NZ.
- United States and Canada: Willow TV, ESPNcricinfo, and BBC iPlayer.
- Europe: Samsung TV Plus, Rakuten TV.
- South Africa: SABC Sport, Showmax, DStv Now.
The format is a double round-robin where each team plays the others twice, followed by playoffs including Qualifier 1, Eliminator, Qualifier 2, and the Final. The playoffs start on February 5, with the final scheduled for February 9, 2025, at Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
How to Watch the Match for Free:
YouTube: Search for the ILT20 Official Channel and look for the live stream during match times.
Tamasha: Visit their website or app to find the live streams available for ILT20 matches.
Live Streaming Info:
Sky Cricket will be live: GG vs MIE
Live Score Info:
Cricket lovers can watch the Gulf Giants vs MI Emirates 3rd match live score from this website: www.espncricinfo.com
Gulf Giants vs MI Emirates
Playing XI:
Gulf Giants Probable XI: James Vince, Pathum Nissanka, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Azmatullah, Blessing Muzarabani, Mark Adair, Liam Dawson, plus other squad members.
MI Emirates Probable XI: Kieron Pollard, Nicholas Pooran, Jonny Bairstow, Tom Banton, Shakib Al Hasan, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Naveen-ul-Haq, Muhammad Rohid, AM Ghazanfar, plus others.
Considering the pitch and current form, MI Emirates have a slight advantage due to their powerful batting lineup and consistent bowling attack, especially on a flat Dubai track. However, Gulf Giants’ balanced squad and experience can make it a closely fought game. The team chasing on this average batting pitch may hold the key to victory.
This match promises to be an intense and evenly balanced contest between two strong teams in this young tournament. Fans can expect high-quality T20 cricket with plenty of drama at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.