Gulf Giants vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders - Players & Playing XI · ILT20 2025
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Based on 8 H2H matches (2023–2025)
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Blessing Muzarabani
GG
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Jason Holder
ADKR
Wickets (1+)
James Vince
GG
Catches (1+)
Mark Adair
GG
Catches (1+)
Alishan Sharafu
ADKR
Catches (1+)
Gerhard Erasmus
GG
Catches (1+)
Olly Stone
DC
Catches (1+)
Jason Holder
ADKR
Catches (1+)
Top Performers in H2H
From 7 H2H matches
Dubai International Cricket Stadium
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Based on the last 30 T20 matches at this venue (since Feb 2025). Rain-affected matches excluded.
Recent Matches at This Venue
| Match | 1st Inn | 2nd Inn | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| GG vs ADKR 28 Dec 2025 | 179/1 (20) | 147/9 (20) | 326 |
| DC vs ADKR 01 Jan 2026 | 158/7 (20) | 108/10 (16.2) | 266 |
| DV vs MIE 04 Jan 2026 | 182/4 (20) | 136/10 (18.3) | 318 |
| UAE vs IRE 29 Jan 2026 | 178/6 (20) | 121/10 (19.5) | 299 |
| UAE vs IRE 31 Jan 2026 | 170/7 (20) | 140/8 (20) | 310 |
GG at Dubai International Cricket Stadium
Top Scorer
James Vince
754 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Aayan Khan
19 wkts
ADKR at Dubai International Cricket Stadium
Top Scorer
Michael Pepper
252 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Sunil Narine
13 wkts
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Gulf Giants
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Abu Dhabi Knight Riders
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Abu Dhabi Knight Riders · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Mayers | b Tymal Mills | 19 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 158.33 |
| Andries Gous | c Jordan Cox b Wahidullah Zadran | 17 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 141.67 |
| Joe Clarke (wk) | b Aayan Khan | 24 | 18 | 2 | 0 | 133.33 |
| Michael Pepper | c Jordan Cox b Mark Adair | 57 | 35 | 6 | 2 | 162.86 |
| Alishan Sharafu | c Mark Adair b Aayan Khan | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 100 |
| Andre Russell | c Ibrahim Zadran b Aayan Khan | 12 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 120 |
| Sunil Narine (c) | b Aayan Khan | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Laurie Evans | c Aayan Khan b Blessing Muzarabani | 9 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 112.5 |
| Jason Holder | c Ibrahim Zadran b Blessing Muzarabani | 16 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 177.78 |
| David Willey | not out | 11* | 7 | 0 | 1 | 157.14 |
| Ibrar Ahmad | not out | 0* | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Gulf Giants · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wahidullah Zadran | 3 | 0 | 27 | 1 | 9 | 2 | 0 |
| Mark Adair | 4 | 0 | 45 | 1 | 11.25 | 2 | 0 |
| Blessing Muzarabani | 4 | 0 | 28 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Tymal Mills | 4 | 0 | 47 | 1 | 11.75 | 0 | 0 |
| Aayan Khan | 4 | 0 | 16 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Muhammad Uzair Khan | 1 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
Gulf Giants · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Lyth | c Kyle Mayers b David Willey | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
| James Vince (c) | c David Willey b Ibrar Ahmad | 14 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 155.56 |
| Ibrahim Zadran | b Sunil Narine | 24 | 22 | 4 | 0 | 109.09 |
| Jordan Cox (wk) | b Ibrar Ahmad | 10 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 125 |
| Gerhard Erasmus | c Michael Pepper b Jason Holder | 24 | 23 | 1 | 1 | 104.35 |
| Shimron Hetmyer | c Sunil Narine b Ali Khan | 20 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 125 |
| Mark Adair | c Kyle Mayers b Ali Khan | 19 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 111.76 |
| Aayan Khan | c Laurie Evans b Jason Holder | 11 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 84.62 |
| Muhammad Uzair Khan | not out | 0* | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tymal Mills | not out | 8* | 5 | 2 | 0 | 160 |
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Willey | 4 | 0 | 26 | 1 | 6.5 | 1 | 0 |
| Kyle Mayers | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Ibrar Ahmad | 4 | 0 | 27 | 2 | 6.75 | 1 | 0 |
| Jason Holder | 4 | 0 | 25 | 2 | 6.25 | 1 | 0 |
| Sunil Narine (c) | 4 | 0 | 25 | 1 | 6.25 | 0 | 0 |
| Ali Khan | 3 | 0 | 23 | 2 | 7.67 | 0 | 0 |
Statz Rating
A contextual performance score measuring each player's overall impact in the match. Scaled against the season so ratings are directly comparable across fixtures.
| Rank | Player | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Aayan Khan
GG
|
218.4 |
| 2 |
Jason Holder
ADKR
|
88.3 |
| 3 |
Michael Pepper
ADKR
|
75.7 |
| 4 |
Ibrar Ahmad
ADKR
|
57.4 |
| 5 |
David Willey
ADKR
|
56.2 |
| 6 |
Mark Adair
GG
|
54.2 |
| 7 |
Blessing Muzarabani
GG
|
49.3 |
| 8 |
Tymal Mills
GG
|
40.2 |
| 9 |
Sunil Narine
ADKR
|
39.3 |
| 10 |
Kyle Mayers
ADKR
|
39.0 |
| 11 |
Ali Khan
ADKR
|
35.5 |
| 12 |
Shimron Hetmyer
GG
|
34.8 |
| 13 |
Joe Clarke
ADKR
|
33.4 |
| 14 |
Ibrahim Zadran
GG
|
32.7 |
| 15 |
James Vince
GG
|
32.4 |
| 16 |
Gerhard Erasmus
GG
|
30.8 |
| 17 |
Wahidullah Zadran
GG
|
30.2 |
| 18 |
Andries Gous
ADKR
|
29.3 |
| 19 |
Andre Russell
ADKR
|
19.2 |
| 20 |
Jordan Cox
GG
|
18.3 |
| 21 |
Laurie Evans
ADKR
|
12.0 |
| 22 |
Alishan Sharafu
ADKR
|
4.6 |
| 23 |
Muhammad Uzair Khan
GG
|
2.8 |
| 24 |
Adam Lyth
GG
|
2.0 |
How Statz Rating works:
- Each player receives a contextual match impact score based on their all-round contribution — batting, bowling, and situational factors.
- Ratings are scaled against the season benchmark so they are directly comparable across fixtures and to the season leaderboard.
- A typical top performer scores around 100. Exceptional performances can exceed 100.
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Gulf Giants vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders: who played
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders won by 37 runs in ILT20 2025 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium on 19 January 2025. Michael Pepper top-scored with 57 off 35 balls and Aayan Khan took 4/16.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in Gulf Giants vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders?
Gulf Giants XI: James Vince (c), Ibrahim Zadran, Jordan Cox (wk), Gerhard Erasmus, Shimron Hetmyer, Mark Adair, Aayan Khan, Muhammad Uzair Khan, Tymal Mills, Blessing Muzarabani, Wahidullah Zadran. Abu Dhabi Knight Riders XI: Kyle Mayers, Andries Gous, Joe Clarke (wk), Michael Pepper, Alishan Sharafu, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine (c), Laurie Evans, Jason Holder, David Willey, Ibrar Ahmad.
Who won Gulf Giants vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders?
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders won by 37 runs.
When and where was Gulf Giants vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders played?
Gulf Giants vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders was played at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai on Sunday 19 January 2025, in ILT20 2025.
What were the final scores in Gulf Giants vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders?
Gulf Giants scored 139/8 in 20 overs. Abu Dhabi Knight Riders scored 176/9 in 20 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in Gulf Giants vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders?
Aayan Khan was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 218/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in Gulf Giants vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders?
Michael Pepper top-scored with 57 off 35 balls.
Who took the most wickets in Gulf Giants vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders?
Aayan Khan took 4/16 in 4 overs.