GG vs ADKR Dream11 Prediction [Source: @GulfGiants, @ADKRiders/x]
Gulf Giants (GG) and Abu Dhabi Knight Riders (ADKR) will square off in match number 12 of the ILT20 2025 season at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday, January 19. The match marks the fourth respective outing for both sides this season, and the action is slated to commence from 7:30 PM IST onwards.
Ahead of this game, here is a look at the Dream11 predictions, the fantasy cricket tips, the pitch report and the best predicted XIs for the fantasy contests of the match.
GG vs ADKR, ILT20 2025 Preview
Gulf Giants lost its opening two fixtures of the ILT20 2025 season to Sharjah Warriorz and Desert Vipers. James Vince and co. subsequently bounced back with a six-wicket larruping of Dubai Capitals in Sharjah. With a win and two defeats from three matches, the Giants’ NRR currently reads -0.069. Captain Vince himself has led his team from the front, considering the attacking English batter has tallied the highest number of runs among all his teammates. Shimron Hetmyer also unleashed a match-winning 20-ball 41* against Capitals in their previous outing. With the ball, fast bowlers Mark Adair and Blessing Muzarabani have ably helmed the Giants’ pace attack off late.
The Abu Dhabi Knight Riders team has also registered just a solitary win this ILT20 2025 season at an expense of two heavy defeats from three league matches so far. However, the Knight Riders are placed a rung below Gulf Giants on the points table for holding a slightly inferior NRR of -0.602. Amidst all of the Knight Riders’ struggles, Joe Clarke and Alishan Sharafu along with Phil Salt have managed to demonstrate their batting excellence by scoring crucial runs at various critical stages of the tournament. Likewise, Jason Holder has claimed six wickets to emerge as one of the most successful bowlers of the ILT20 2025 season so far.
GG vs ADKR Head-to-Head Record in T20s
Matches | Gulf Giants won | Abu Dhabi Knight Riders won | N/R |
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2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
GG vs ADKR, ILT20 2025 Weather And Pitch Report
Factors | Expected Condition |
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Weather | Mostly clear |
Pitch Report | Sporting surface |
Weather: According to AccuWeather, the weather is expected to remain partly cloudy during the first hour of the scheduled match time in Dubai, before it clears up for the second half of the game. The temperature will likely hover in the range of 21° throughout the match. With no chances of rains, fans can expect an entertaining evening of cricket at the venue.
Pitch Report: The surface at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium seems to have something for everyone. While fast bowlers can find early assistance with the new ball, batters can capitalize in the middle overs once the pitch flattens out. Spinners seem to have struggled to make a mark here off late, barring Wanindu Hasaranga’s match-winning spell against the Knight Riders here on January 18.
Since the impending fixture is an evening game, the dew factor will likely play a significant role in the outcome of the match. The average first innings total here this season so far has amounted to 156 after the first five games.
Dubai International Cricket Stadium – Record of Chasing Teams
The chasing teams have won three of the five matches played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium this ILT20 2025 season. Apart from the recent track record, the captain winning the toss will also be inclined to have a bowl first owing to the dew factor.
GG vs ADKR, ILT20 2025 Fantasy Cricket Players Stats
Players | Fantasy Points | Tournament Stats |
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Mark Adair | 256 | 6 wickets in 3 matches |
Jason Holder | 242 | 6 wickets in 3 matches |
Shimron Hetmyer | 146 | 85 runs in 3 matches |
Joe Clarke | 144 | 88 runs in 3 matches |
Kyle Mayers | 144 | 44 runs and 3 wickets in 3 matches |
Hot Picks for GG vs ADKR, ILT20 2025 Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips
Players | Roles |
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Gulf Giants | |
Shimron Hetmyer | Batter |
James Vince | Batter |
Mark Adair | All-rounder |
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders | |
Jason Holder | All-rounder |
Joe Clarke | Batter |
Kyle Mayers | All-rounder |
GG vs ADKR, ILT20 2025 Captain and Vice-captain
Contests | Captain | Vice-captain |
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Small League Contests | Phil Salt | Mark Adair |
Head to Head Contests | David Willey | Shimron Hetmyer |
Grand League Contests | James Vince | Jason Holder |
GG vs ADKR, ILT20 2025 Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues
GG vs ADKR, ILT20 2025: Dream11 Team 1 [Source: @Dream11 App]
Wicketkeeper: Phil Salt
Batters: James Vince, Shimron Hetmyer, Alishan Sharafu, Joe Clarke
All-rounders: Andre Russell, Jason Holder, Mark Adair
Bowlers: Blessing Muzarabani, Tymal Mills, David Willey
Captain: Mark Adair
Vice-captain: Jason Holder
GG vs ADKR, ILT20 2025 Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/ Grand Leagues
GG vs ADKR, ILT20 2025: Dream11 Team 2 [Source: @Dream11 App]
Wicketkeeper: Phil Salt, Jordan Cox
Batters: James Vince, Ibrahim Zadran, Shimron Hetmyer
All-rounders: Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Jason Holder, Kyle Mayers
Bowlers: Tymal Mills, David Willey
Captain: James Vince
Vice-captain: Andre Russell
GG vs ADKR, ILT20 2025 Expert Advice
Given the playing conditions and the expected team combinations of the two sides, a 1-4-3-3 or 2-3-4-2 combination will be ideal for the game.