In what promises to be an important clash, the Sharjah Warriorz (SW) are set to take on the Gulf Giants (GG) in the 21st match of the ILT20 2025 at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. As the tournament enters the business stage, both teams are desperately seeking victories to revive their respective campaigns. Sharjah Warriorz are languishing at the bottom of the table, having lost three consecutive matches, while the Gulf Giants have also struggled but are buoyed by a last-ball win against MI Emirates in their previous outing.
Match Details: SW vs GG
- Fixture: Sharjah Warriorz vs Gulf Giants, Match 21, ILT20 2025
- Date: Sunday, January 26, 2025
- Time: 6:00 PM Local Time / 7:30 PM IST / 2:00 PM GMT
- Venue: Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah
- Live Broadcast & Streaming: Zee5, FanCode, and Zee Entertainment Network
Pitch Report: Sharjah Cricket Stadium
The Sharjah Cricket Stadium has shown a preference for chasing teams this season, with all four matches being won by the team batting second. The surface is generally conducive to stroke play, making it a challenge for bowlers who must rely heavily on variations and changes of pace. Both pacers and spinners have faced challenges, as reflected in the following stats:
Attribute | Pacers | Spinners |
---|---|---|
Wickets | 24 | 6 |
Average | 32.20 | 50.66 |
Strike Rate | 20.0 | 34.0 |
Economy | 9.66 | 8.94 |
Boundary % | 22.91 | 17.15 |
Dot Ball % | 39.5 | 26.9 |
Dream11 Team Form & Key Players
Sharjah Warriorz (SW) Despite current struggles, the Warriorz have potential match-winners who could turn their fortunes around.
Key Players to Watch:
- Tom Kohler-Cadmore: A potent top-order batsman, he played a stellar 56-ball 83 in the previous encounter against the Giants.
- Jason Roy: Regaining form with a 38-ball 55 against the Vipers, he remains a crucial asset.
- Tim Southee: The veteran pacer claimed a 3-wicket haul in their last meeting with Gulf Giants.
Probable Playing XI: With Impact Sub
- Tom Kohler-Cadmore
- Johnson Charles
- Avishka Fernando
- Jason Roy
- Tim Seifert (w)
- Rohan Mustafa
- Ashton Agar
- Luke Wells
- Tim Southee (c)
- Adam Milne
- Adam Zampa
- Muhammad Jawadullah
Gulf Giants (GG) With newfound confidence from their recent victory, the Giants are looking to avenge their previous loss to the Warriorz.
Key Players to Watch:
- Jordan Cox: A dynamic wicketkeeper-batsman capable of quick starts.
- Mark Adair: The standout bowler for the Giants with decisive performances in recent matches.
- Blessing Muzarabani: He has the ability to disrupt batting orders with pace and bounce.
Probable Playing XI:
- James Vince (c)
- Ibrahim Zadran
- Jordan Cox (w)
- Gerhard Erasmus
- Shimron Hetmyer
- Tom Curran
- Aayan Afzal Khan
- Mark Adair
- Muhammad Zuhaib
- Blessing Muzarabani
- Daniel Worrall
- Dominic Drakes
Sharjah Warriorz vs Gulf Giants Dream11 Prediction Team

Where to Watch ILT20?
Catch the live action of the Sharjah Warriorz vs Gulf Giants on Zee5 and FanCode, with TV coverage on the Zee Entertainment Network. Don’t miss the thrilling encounter at 6:00 PM Local Time and at 7:30 PM IST.
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