Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Gulf Giants - Players & Playing XI · ILT20 2025
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W3 L7
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Ajay Kumar
ADKR
Wickets (1+)
Andre Russell
ADKR
Catches (1+)
Moeen Ali
GG
Sixes (1+)
Sunil Narine
ADKR
Wickets (1+)
Liam Livingstone
ADKR
Catches (1+)
Olly Stone
ADKR
Catches (1+)
Alishan Sharafu
ADKR
Catches (1+)
George Garton
ADKR
Catches (1+)
Top Performers in H2H
From 7 H2H matches
Sheikh Zayed Stadium
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Based on the last 30 T20 matches at this venue (since Jan 2025). Rain-affected matches excluded.
Recent Matches at This Venue
| Match | 1st Inn | 2nd Inn | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADKR vs MIE 20 Dec 2025 | 187/4 (20) | 152/7 (20) | 339 |
| ADKR vs SW 22 Dec 2025 | 134/9 (20) | 135/6 (20) | 269 |
| MIE vs GG 23 Dec 2025 | 141/6 (20) | 142/2 (16.3) | 283 |
| MIE vs DC 27 Dec 2025 | 122/8 (20) | 126/2 (16.4) | 248 |
| DV vs MIE 30 Dec 2025 | 233/1 (20) | 188/7 (20) | 421 |
ADKR at Sheikh Zayed Stadium
Top Scorer
Andre Russell
543 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Jason Holder
18 wkts
GG at Sheikh Zayed Stadium
Top Scorer
James Vince
181 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Chris Jordan
10 wkts
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Abu Dhabi Knight Riders
Playing XI in this match
Gulf Giants
Playing XI in this match
Gulf Giants · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk) | c Alishan Sharafu b Ajay Kumar | 72 | 45 | 4 | 5 | 160 |
| Pathum Nissanka | c Philip Salt b Olly Stone | 17 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 141.67 |
| James Vince (c) | c Alishan Sharafu b Piyush Chawla | 16 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 145.45 |
| Moeen Ali | c Andre Russell b Piyush Chawla | 16 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 114.29 |
| Azmatullah Omarzai | c Jason Holder b Piyush Chawla | 6 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 75 |
| Sean Dickson | c Sunil Narine b Jason Holder | 9 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 112.5 |
| Matthew Forde | b Piyush Chawla | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Asif Khan | not out | 14* | 13 | 1 | 0 | 107.69 |
| Aayan Khan | not out | 9* | 9 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Holder (c) | 4 | 0 | 37 | 1 | 9.25 | 0 | 0 |
| Ajay Kumar | 4 | 0 | 30 | 1 | 7.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Olly Stone | 3 | 0 | 32 | 1 | 10.67 | 0 | 0 |
| Sunil Narine | 4 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 6.75 | 1 | 0 |
| Piyush Chawla | 4 | 0 | 27 | 4 | 6.75 | 0 | 0 |
| Andre Russell | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 2 | 1 |
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philip Salt (wk) | c Moeen Ali b Tabraiz Shamsi | 35 | 24 | 4 | 1 | 145.83 |
| Alex Hales | c Rahmanullah Gurbaz b Chris Wood | 46 | 39 | 3 | 2 | 117.95 |
| Liam Livingstone | st Rahmanullah Gurbaz b Tabraiz Shamsi | 12 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 150 |
| Sherfane Rutherford | b Frederick Klaassen | 30 | 22 | 1 | 2 | 136.36 |
| Alishan Sharafu | b Tabraiz Shamsi | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Andre Russell | not out | 21* | 13 | 0 | 2 | 161.54 |
| Jason Holder (c) | c James Vince b Frederick Klaassen | 9 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 128.57 |
| Brandon McMullen | not out | 1* | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
Gulf Giants · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Wood | 3.2 | 0 | 24 | 1 | 7.5 | 1 | 0 |
| Matthew Forde | 4 | 0 | 34 | 0 | 8.5 | 2 | 1 |
| Frederick Klaassen | 4 | 0 | 37 | 2 | 9.25 | 0 | 0 |
| Aayan Khan | 3 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 8.67 | 0 | 0 |
| Tabraiz Shamsi | 4 | 0 | 23 | 3 | 5.75 | 1 | 0 |
| Moeen Ali | 1 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 16 | 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 |
Tabraiz Shamsi
GG
|
115.2 |
| 2 |
Piyush Chawla
ADKR
|
114.3 |
| 3 |
Rahmanullah Gurbaz
GG
|
92.8 |
| 4 |
Philip Salt
ADKR
|
50.5 |
| 5 |
Alex Hales
ADKR
|
45.9 |
| 6 |
Andre Russell
ADKR
|
44.8 |
| 7 |
Frederick Klaassen
GG
|
43.6 |
| 8 |
Sherfane Rutherford
ADKR
|
41.9 |
| 9 |
Ajay Kumar
ADKR
|
38.1 |
| 10 |
Jason Holder
ADKR
|
37.8 |
| 11 |
Chris Wood
GG
|
31.2 |
| 12 |
Pathum Nissanka
GG
|
31.1 |
| 13 |
James Vince
GG
|
31.0 |
| 14 |
Moeen Ali
GG
|
25.0 |
| 15 |
Olly Stone
ADKR
|
23.2 |
| 16 |
Liam Livingstone
ADKR
|
21.7 |
| 17 |
Aayan Khan
GG
|
20.9 |
| 18 |
Asif Khan
GG
|
19.4 |
| 19 |
Sunil Narine
ADKR
|
12.7 |
| 20 |
Sean Dickson
GG
|
12.7 |
| 21 |
Matthew Forde
GG
|
10.2 |
| 22 |
Azmatullah Omarzai
GG
|
7.0 |
| 23 |
Alishan Sharafu
ADKR
|
0.5 |
| 24 |
Brandon McMullen
ADKR
|
0.5 |
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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Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Gulf Giants: who played
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders won by 4 wickets (with 4 balls remaining) in ILT20 2025 at Sheikh Zayed Stadium on 18 December 2025. Rahmanullah Gurbaz top-scored with 72 off 45 balls and Piyush Chawla took 4/27.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Gulf Giants?
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders XI: Philip Salt (wk), Liam Livingstone, Sherfane Rutherford, Alishan Sharafu, Andre Russell, Jason Holder (c), Brandon McMullen, Sunil Narine, Piyush Chawla, Ajay Kumar, Olly Stone. Gulf Giants XI: Pathum Nissanka, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), James Vince (c), Moeen Ali, Azmatullah Omarzai, Sean Dickson, Matthew Forde, Asif Khan, Aayan Khan, Chris Wood, Frederick Klaassen.
Who won Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Gulf Giants?
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders won by 4 wickets (with 4 balls remaining).
When and where was Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Gulf Giants played?
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Gulf Giants was played at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi on Thursday 18 December 2025, in ILT20 2025.
What were the final scores in Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Gulf Giants?
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders scored 167/6 in 19.2 overs. Gulf Giants scored 165/7 in 20 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Gulf Giants?
Tabraiz Shamsi was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 115/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Gulf Giants?
Rahmanullah Gurbaz top-scored with 72 off 45 balls.
Who took the most wickets in Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Gulf Giants?
Piyush Chawla took 4/27 in 4 overs.