Sharjah Warriors vs Gulf Giants , ILT20, Today Match Prediction

SW vs GG Match Prediction & Analysis

We have seen one-sided games and close finishes in the International League T20, 2025. As the tournament enters its most crucial phase, Sharjah Warriorz and the Gulf Giants will fight to improve their position on the points table. The Warriorz suffered a crushing defeat against the Desert Vipers in the last game. In the last game, the Gulf Giants revived their hopes with a win against the MI Emirates. 

Both teams have struggled with consistency this season. The Warriorz defeated the Gulf Giants earlier in the season, and the team will draw inspiration from that win. The Giants have their top and middle order in poor form. It is a high stakes battle for both teams, and it will be interesting to see who wins. 

RECENT PERFORMANCE

SW

L L L W L

SW

151/8 in 20.0 7.55

ILT20

Desert Vipers won by 8 wkts 25 Jan 2025

DV

152/2 in 14.5 10.25

DV

95/0 in 10.0 9.5

ILT20

Desert Vipers beat Sharjah Warriors by 10 wickets 22 Jan 2025

SW

91/10 in 19.1 4.75

SW

176/9 in 20.0 8.8

ILT20

MI Emirates beat Sharjah Warriors by 9 wickets 19 Jan 2025

MIE

177/1 in 17.4 10.02

SW

202/5 in 18.1 11.12

ILT20

Sharjah Warriorz won by 5 wkts 17 Jan 2025

DC

201/5 in 20.0 10.05

ADKR

159/5 in 20.0 7.95

ILT20

Abu Dhabi Knight Riders beat Sharjah Warriors by 30 runs 15 Jan 2025

SW

129/10 in 19.3 6.62

GG

W L L W L

MIE

151/6 in 20.0 7.55

ILT20

Gulf Giants beat MI Emirates by 2 wickets 25 Jan 2025

GG

152/8 in 20.0 7.6

DC

154/5 in 18.4 8.25

ILT20

Dubai Capitals beat Gulf Giants by 6 wickets 23 Jan 2025

GG

153/5 in 20.0 7.65

GG

139/8 in 20.0 6.95

ILT20

Abu Dhabi Knight Riders beat Gulf Giants by 37 runs 19 Jan 2025

ADKR

176/9 in 20.0 8.8

GG

168/4 in 18.1 9.25

ILT20

Gulf Giants beat Dubai Capitals by 6 wickets 18 Jan 2025

DC

165/7 in 20.0 8.25

GG

119/9 in 20.0 5.95

ILT20

Desert Vipers beat Gulf Giants by 6 wickets 14 Jan 2025

DV

121/4 in 17.4 6.85

HEAD TO HEAD

TEAMS PREVIEW

Sharjah Warriors Preview

Tim Southee and his men find themselves in trouble. They have lost three games in a row and went down against the Desert Vipers by 8 wickets in the last game. The bowling attack has failed to trouble the opponents in the last three games. Southee is an experienced bowler, and he must lead from the front to win this game and keep hopes alive for the next round. 

Tom Kohler-Core played a good knock in the last game and must deliver a positive start with Johnson Charles. Jason Roy has been the side's best batter this season, and he will look to add runs in the middle order with Avishka Fernando and Tim Seifert. The team also expects a good show in this game from Rohan Mustafa and Luke Wells in the final overs. 

The bowling attack will be under pressure after failing to trouble batsmen in most games. Southee has struggled and must lead from the front and get early wickets with Adam Milne. Muhammad Jawadullah and Agar will look to check the run rate in the middle overs. Mustafa and Adam Zampa must do well in the ing role. 

Sharjah Warriors Predicted Playing XI:

Tim Southee (c), Tom Kohler-Core, Johnson Charles, Avishka Fernando, Rohan Mustafa, Jason Roy, Tim Seifert (wk), Ashton Agar, Adam Milne, Muhammad Jawadullah, Adam Zampa, Luke Wells (Impact Player)

Sharjah Warriors Actual Playing XI:

Avishka Fernando, Jason Roy, Ashton Agar, Johnson Charles, Tim Seifert, Tom Kohler Core, Dilshan Madushanka, Adam Milne, Ethan D'Souza, Rohan Mustafa, Tim Southee, Adam Zampa

Gulf Giants Preview

James Vince's and his team put up a good show in the last game against the MI Emirates. It was a must-win game for the team, and they fought hard to win by 2 wickets. The team has moved a step up on the points table with this win and shall look to build on this momentum. Their opponents are struggling, and Vince would like to use this opportunity to do well in this game. 

James Vince hasn't been in great form, and the team expects a good start at the top from him and Tom Alsop. The middle order has had its hits and misses and partnerships between Jordan Cox, Gerhard Erasmus, and Ibrahim Zadran. They have good hitters in the lower middle order and expect big hits from Tom Curran and Shimron Hetmyer.

The bowling attack did well in the last game, and the side will need tight spells with the new ball from Dominic Drakes and Mark Adair. Blessing Muzarabani has been the most consistent bowler this season, and he will look to do well in this game with Tom Curran. Aayan Afzal Khan, Muhammad Zuhaib, and Erasmus must do well in the ing role.

Gulf Giants Predicted Playing XI:

James Vince (c), Ibrahim Zadran, Jordan Cox (wk), Gerhard Erasmus, Shimron Hetmyer, Tom Curran, Aayan Afzal Khan, Mark Adair, Muhammad Zuhaib, Blessing Muzarabani, Daniel Worrall, Tom Alsop (Impact Player)

Gulf Giants Actual Playing XI:

James Vince, Shimron Hetmyer, Gerhard Erasmus, Aayan Khan, Tom Curran, Jordan Cox, Mark Adair, Blessing Muzarabani, Daniel Worrall, Dominic Drakes, Muhammad Saghir Khan, Tom Alsop

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

We expect clear skies over Sharjah. Batting conditions would be good as the track has always produced big scores. Batsmen can easily play the ball on the rise, and bowlers must use their variations well. The average first-innings score this season is 172 runs. The team batting first would like to have 200 on board.

SW vs GG Pitch Report

Sharjah Cricket Stadium has been a batting paradise with its flat surface, short boundaries, and fast outfield, allowing batsmen to score runs easily. Fast bowlers have found it difficult to bowl on this surface, but spinners have done well, as the odd ball can take a sharp turn on this wicket.

Toss: To Bowl

In all four games this season, the team chasing the score has won the game. Putting up a score in these conditions is challenging, as the results have shown, and the team winning the toss won't hesitate to bowl first.