This early-season showdown between Dubai Capitals and Gulf Giants kicks off on December 6, 2025, at 6:30 PM local time (8:00 PM IST) under the lights at Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The pitch here keeps things balanced with an average first-innings score around 154 in recent T20s, rewarding disciplined bowling—middle overs claim 2.77 wickets on average—while dew tilts chases in favor of teams batting second, who win 60% of games. Weather stays hot and dry at 28-30°C with clear skies, minimal wind, and no rain threats for a full match.
Both sides eye a strong start to ILT20 2025/26 after mixed opening results; Capitals, the defending champs, stumbled against Desert Vipers with a batting collapse before Nabi and Powell fought back, desperate to bounce back at home. Gulf Giants impressed in their debut win by 32 balls sans captain James Vince, thanks to Nissanka and Omarzai’s batting plus sharp bowling. Talking points swirl around dew’s chase factor, stand-in skipper Moeen Ali’s all-round impact for Giants, and Capitals’ need to fix top-order woes amid a tight points race.
Head-to-Head Record
Gulf Giants hold a slight edge with 3 wins to Dubai Capitals’ 2 in their last five ILT20 clashes. Recent meetings include Capitals edging a 1-run thriller (154/5 beat 153/5) on Jan 23, 2025, and Giants chasing down 169 (168/4 beat 165/7) on Jan 18.
ILT20 2025 Match Details
- Match: Dubai Capitals vs Gulf Giants
- 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: DC vs GG
Live Score Info:
Cricket lovers can watch the Dubai Capitals vs Gulf Giants 5th match live score from this website: www.espncricinfo.com
Dubai Capitals vs Gulf Giants
Playing XI:
Dubai Capitals: Dasun Shanaka (c), Jordan Cox (wk), Mohammad Nabi, Rovman Powell, David Willey, Tymal Mills, Scott Currie, Waqar Salamkheil, Leus du Plooy, Gulbadin Naib, Jimmy Neesham.
Gulf Giants: Moeen Ali (c), Pathum Nissanka, Azmatullah Omarzai, Usman Khan (wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Gerhard Snyman, Nuwan Thushara, Karim Janat, Aayan Afzal Khan, Saurabh Netravalkar, Chris Jordan
Team Analysis: Dubai Capitals
Capitals pack firepower with Dasun Shanaka’s leadership, Mohammad Nabi’s spin-batting nous, and Rovman Powell’s finishing punch, but their top order crumbled early last game, exposing middle-order pressure. Scott Currie and Waqar Salamkheil shone with the ball, hinting at bowling depth alongside Tymal Mills and David Willey. Recent loss underscores the urgency to click as a unit on a familiar deck.
Team Analysis: Gulf Giants
Giants thrive on Pathum Nissanka’s steady opens and Azmatullah Omarzai’s all-round threat, backed by Moeen Ali’s calm captaincy and handy contributions in their opener. Nuwan Thushara’s pace tore through batsmen effectively, though Vince’s injury tests depth; chasing prowess fits dew perfectly. Comfortable win sets positive tone, but consistency against Capitals’ experience looms large.