Gulf Giants vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders - Players & Playing XI · ILT20 2025
Head-to-Head Record
1 No Result
Based on 8 H2H matches (2023–2025)
Last 5 H2H Results (GG perspective)
GG Form
Season Comparison
Current Standings
GG
W3 L7
ADKR
W4 L6
Active Streaks
View All →
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
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
Hit Rates
Full Hit Rates →
GG Form
Top Batters (Recent)
Top Bowlers (Recent)
ADKR Form
Top Batters (Recent)
Top Bowlers (Recent)
Gulf Giants
Playing XI in this match
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders
Playing XI in this match
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philip Salt (wk) | not out | 72* | 56 | 2 | 4 | 128.57 |
| Michael Pepper | c Fielder b Aayan Khan | 83 | 51 | 6 | 4 | 162.75 |
| Liam Livingstone | not out | 18* | 13 | 1 | 0 | 138.46 |
Gulf Giants · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Mayers | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Mark Adair | 2 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 6.5 | 1 | 0 |
| Azmatullah Omarzai | 4 | 0 | 52 | 0 | 13 | 1 | 0 |
| Aayan Khan | 4 | 0 | 34 | 1 | 8.5 | 1 | 0 |
| Muhammad Zuhaib Zubair | 2 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 8.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Tabraiz Shamsi | 4 | 0 | 29 | 0 | 7.25 | 1 | 0 |
| Ali Khan | 3 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 8.67 | 0 | 0 |
Gulf Giants · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk) | c Philip Salt b Jason Holder | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Vince (c) | c Piyush Chawla b Jason Holder | 19 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 190 |
| Ben Kellaway | c Michael Pepper b Ajay Kumar | 5 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 62.5 |
| Moeen Ali | c Brandon McMullen b Andre Russell | 78 | 49 | 5 | 5 | 159.18 |
| Azmatullah Omarzai | c Philip Salt b Olly Stone | 8 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 57.14 |
| Kyle Mayers | c Andre Russell b Sunil Narine | 6 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 60 |
| Sean Dickson | c Andre Russell b Sunil Narine | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mark Adair | not out | 15* | 14 | 2 | 0 | 107.14 |
| Aayan Khan | c Piyush Chawla b Andre Russell | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ali Khan | b Andre Russell | 5 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 83.33 |
| Muhammad Zuhaib Zubair | not out | 2* | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Holder (c) | 4 | 0 | 24 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| Ajay Kumar | 4 | 0 | 39 | 1 | 9.75 | 4 | 0 |
| Sunil Narine | 4 | 0 | 14 | 2 | 3.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Piyush Chawla | 2 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 9.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Liam Livingstone | 2 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Olly Stone | 2 | 0 | 21 | 1 | 10.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Andre Russell | 2 | 0 | 13 | 3 | 6.5 | 1 | 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 |
Moeen Ali
GG
|
101.7 |
| 2 |
Michael Pepper
ADKR
|
94.7 |
| 3 |
Sunil Narine
ADKR
|
92.9 |
| 4 |
Jason Holder
ADKR
|
70.8 |
| 5 |
Philip Salt
ADKR
|
63.8 |
| 6 |
James Vince
GG
|
45.4 |
| 7 |
Andre Russell
ADKR
|
43.5 |
| 8 |
Aayan Khan
GG
|
36.9 |
| 9 |
Liam Livingstone
ADKR
|
36.3 |
| 10 |
Mark Adair
GG
|
32.9 |
| 11 |
Ajay Kumar
ADKR
|
25.6 |
| 12 |
Azmatullah Omarzai
GG
|
16.3 |
| 13 |
Olly Stone
ADKR
|
15.2 |
| 14 |
Ali Khan
GG
|
14.6 |
| 15 |
Kyle Mayers
GG
|
13.4 |
| 16 |
Tabraiz Shamsi
GG
|
13.0 |
| 17 |
Muhammad Zuhaib Zubair
GG
|
9.2 |
| 18 |
Ben Kellaway
GG
|
5.8 |
| 19 |
Piyush Chawla
ADKR
|
5.6 |
| 20 |
Rahmanullah Gurbaz
GG
|
0.0 |
| 21 |
Sean Dickson
GG
|
0.0 |
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.
Match report not available yet.
Gulf Giants vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders: who played
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders won by 32 runs in ILT20 2025 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium on 28 December 2025. Michael Pepper top-scored with 83 off 51 balls and Andre Russell took 3/13.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in Gulf Giants vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders?
Gulf Giants XI: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), James Vince (c), Ben Kellaway, Moeen Ali, Azmatullah Omarzai, Kyle Mayers, Mark Adair, Aayan Khan, Ali Khan, Muhammad Zuhaib Zubair, Tabraiz Shamsi. Abu Dhabi Knight Riders XI: Philip Salt (wk), Michael Pepper, Liam Livingstone, Alex Hales, Alishan Sharafu, Brandon McMullen, Andre Russell, Jason Holder (c), Sunil Narine, Piyush Chawla, Ajay Kumar.
Who won Gulf Giants vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders?
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders won by 32 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 28 December 2025, in ILT20 2025.
What were the final scores in Gulf Giants vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders?
Gulf Giants scored 147/9 in 20 overs. Abu Dhabi Knight Riders scored 179/1 in 20 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in Gulf Giants vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders?
Moeen Ali was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 102/100. 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 83 off 51 balls.
Who took the most wickets in Gulf Giants vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders?
Andre Russell took 3/13 in 2 overs.