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James Vince and Tim Southee (Source: @ILT20/X.com)
The International League T20 or ILT20 2025 is upon us, with the third match of the season happening between Gulf Giants (GG) and Sharjah Warriorz (SW) at the iconic Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai, on 12th January, which will also be the second match of the day.
GG vs SW Match 3: Match Details & Live Streaming
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Venue | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai |
| Date | January 12, 2025 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST, 6:00 PM GST |
| Live Broadcast And Streaming | India: Zee Network, Zee 5 and FanCode Afghanistan: Ariana Radio and TV Network Caribbean: RUSH Sports Europe: Samsung TV Plus and Rakuten TV Middle East and North Africa: Abu Dhabi TV, Dubai TV, MYCO and ILT20 Official YouTube Nepal: Styx Sports Pakistan: Tapmad United Arab Emirates: Talk FM Radio 100.3 Rest of the World: YouTube Channel ‘ILT20 on Zee’ |
GG vs SW: Match 3 Preview
Gulf Giants
One of the most consistent teams in the ILT20, Gulf Giants were the inaugural champions and finished third last year after losing both qualifiers. They defeated Desert Vipers in the 2023 season to lift the trophy for the first time in the very first season. Filled with the likes of Tim David, Shimron Hetmyer, Jamie Smith, Tom Curran alongside skipper James Vince, they have top-performing players. David is likely to arrive late, however, Giants have many other quality players in their side to fill his spot.
Sharjah Warriorz
On the other hand, Sharjah Warriorz are the blunt opposite, with no playoff appearance so far in two seasons. However, this time, they have taken the punt by announcing New Zealand's Tim Southee as their skipper while having Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Jason Roy, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Tim Seifert and Adil Rashid in their ranks.
GG vs SW: Weather And Pitch Report
Weather
Sunday will see the typical Dubai weather with sunny skies and temperatures ranging from 18 to 24 degrees, and barely any chance of rain. Therefore, we can expect a full game of cricket with no interruptions.
Pitch Report
Slow and flat wicket at the Dubai International Stadium will aid spinners mainly, with pacers having to put in the hard yards. Toss won't be a major factor here as the teams batting first have won 45 matches compared to 47 that were won by the chasing teams. The wicket is expected to stay true to its nature, with runs scoring not being so difficult at this venue.
GG vs SW: Probable XIs
Gulf Giants: Jamie Smith (wk), James Vince (c), Jordan Cox, Ollie Robinson, Shimron Hetmyer, Gerhard Erasmus, Jamie Overton, Chris Jordan, Rehan Ahmed, Aayan Afzal Khan, Muhammad Zuhaib
Sharjah Warriorz: Johnson Charles, Jason Roy, Avishka Fernando, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Tim Seifert (wk), Tim Southee (c), Karim Janat, Muhammad Jawadullah, Adil Rashid, Junaid Siddique
GG vs SW: Fantasy Cricket Tips
Conditions in Dubai generally favour the spinners, so picking one would make absolute sense. Gulf Giants have the likes of Rehan Ahmed, while Sharjah have Adil Rashid in their ranks. James Vince, Shimron Hetmyer, Tom Kohler-Cadmore and Karin Janat are other players that could be included. Additionally, Jamie Overton and Vince could be an excellent option for captain if they are available.
GG vs SW: Winner Prediction
Both these sides consist of high-profile players, but to pick out one, the Gulf Giants are expected to boss this game with their players having significant records on this ground, especially. Another reason could be the variety of all-rounders present in their squad.
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