ADKR vs GG Match Prediction [Source: @ADKRiders, @GulfGiants/x]
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders (ADKR) and Gulf Giants (GG) will be squaring off in match number 27 of the ILT20 2025 season on Saturday, February 1. The match will be hosted by the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi, and it marks the final league fixture for the Giants this competition.
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders
The Abu Dhabi Knight Riders franchise is struggling at number five on the ILT20 2025 points table, having registered just three wins from eight matches. With five defeats in their remaining fixtures, the NRR of the Knight Riders reads an exact 0.00 at the moment. In a bid to qualify for the playoffs, it is imperative for Sunil Narine and co. to win each of their two impending games.
Gulf Giants
The Gulf Giants franchise is languishing at the bottom of the six-team ILT20 2025 standings. Under the leadership of James Vince, the Giants have secured just three wins at an expense of six defeats from nine matches. Moreover, their NRR reads a dismal -0.359 and they are pretty much out of contention for the season’s playoffs race.
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Gulf Giants Head-to-Head Record
Matches | Abu Dhabi Knight Riders won | Gulf Giants won | N/R |
---|---|---|---|
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
How Will the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium Pitch Behave?
The surface at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi seems to be offering excellent batting conditions of late. The average first innings total at the venue in ILT20 2025 after eight matches has turned out to be a staggering 183. However, batting can get a little difficult in the second innings, allowing bowlers to get a grip over the proceedings. The captain winning the toss will likely opt to bat first, considering the chasing sides have lost five of the eight matches here in the ongoing tournament.
Players To Watch Out For In ADKR vs GG Match 27
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders
Alishan Sharafu
Alishan Sharafu has tallied the highest number of runs among all Abu Dhabi Knight Riders players this ILT20 2025 season, scoring 199 runs from eight innings at a strike rate of 126.75.
Kyle Mayers
Kyle Mayers cracked a 35-ball 56 in his previous outing, and has hauled 187 runs overall this season at a blistering strike rate of 140.60. Moreover, the West Indies cricketer has also snapped six wickets.
Jason Holder
With 15 wickets from just eight innings, Jason Holder is among the leading wicket-takers of the ILT20 2025 season. Moreover, he is averaging an impressive 15.06. The seasoned West Indies campaigner has also bashed over 100 runs as a lower-order slogger at a stupendous strike rate of 189.47.
Andre Russell
Even a misfiring Andre Russell has been striking at nearly 160 this ILT20 2025 season. One of the most capped T20 cricketers of all time, the legendary all-rounder can change the complexion of the game in a matter of minutes during his stay at the crease.
Gulf Giants
Blessing Muzarabani
Zimbabwe fast bowler Blessing Muzarabani is joint-third among the leading wicket-takers of ILT20 2025 season, having collected 15 wickets from just eight innings for the Gulf Giants.
James Vince
Gulf Giants captain James Vince is one of only a few players this season to have scored over 250 runs, doing so at a healthy average of 31.62 and with a strike rate of 142.13.
Tom Curran
Tom Curran made instant impact for the Gulf Giants upon his late arrival to the franchise owing to his BBL commitments. In just four matches, the English all-rounder has clattered 119 runs at a strike rate of 156.57. The cricketer can also deliver tight wicket-taking overs with the ball.
Mark Adair
Gulf Giants’ Ireland import Mark Adair has taken 11 wickets from just nine matches in ILT20 2025, and the speedster is holding an exceptional economy rate of just 6.90.
Today's Match Prediction: ADKR vs GG Match 27
Predicted Top Performers
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders – Kyle Mayers, Jason Holder, Alishan Sharafu
Gulf Giants – Tom Curran, James Vince, Blessing Muzarabani
ADKR vs GG Match 27: Predicted Score
Predicted first innings score: 180-195
Predicted second innings score: 165-180
Predicted Result: The team batting first will likely have an edge in this match.