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DC vs GG Dream11 Prediction: 3 Top Captain Or Vice-Captain Choices For Match 16 Of ILT20 2025

Arnav Chopra

Gulbadin Naib and Shimron Hetmyer (Source: @ILT20Official/X.com)Gulbadin Naib and Shimron Hetmyer (Source: @ILT20Official/X.com)

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It's high time in the ongoing ILT20 2025 league where Dubai Capitals (DC) will fight hard against Gulf Giants (GG) in Match 16, to be played at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai, on 23rd January from 8 PM IST. With both these sides in desperate need of a win, the fight in this contest is going to be intense.

Dubai Capitals

The Dubai Capitals, led by Sikandar Raza, is placed fourth on the tally with two wins from five games while having four points to their name and a Net Run Rate of -0.404. Coming here after a defining victory against Desert Vipers, Capitals chased 140 inside 18 overs, courtesy of Gulbadin Naib's super effort with the bat scoring 78* from just 51 balls. Earlier, the Vipers were rocked early by the Dubai-based side as Dushmantha Chameera and Zahir Khan picked three wickets each as Naib was again in the picture with a wicket and just 10 runs in two overs. Apart from them, every other bowler grabbed atleast one wicket apiece to bowl them out for just 139.

Gulf Giants

Right at the bottom of the table are the inaugural champions, Gulf Giants, who have had a torrid time on the field so far. One win from four games is not something they would be proud of, while three losses would still be hurting them badly. Giants faced Abu Dhabi Knight Riders in the last game and were severely beaten by 37 runs in a one-sided contest. ADKR put 176 on the board, whereas Giants' bowlers Aayan Khan (4/16) and Blessing Muzarabani (2/28) tried their level best with the ball. However, batting let them down, with Ibrahim Zadran and Gerhard Erasmus being the joint-highest scorers with 24 runs. The rest of the batters failed to get going as the opponents put the brake on the run rate.

Dubai International Cricket Stadium - Pitch Report for Match 16

The pitch at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium has been decent for both batters and bowlers, with opportunities arriving at different junctures of the game. Pacers have received considerable support from the surface with seam movement on offer, while spinners have got some help, but it vanishes as soon as the dew makes an appearance. Chasing has been beneficial here, with teams winning four out of seven games. Therefore, teams winning the toss will likely bowl first.

Top 3 Captain and Vice-Captain Choices for DC vs GG

1) Shai Hope

Hitting the charts as the highest run-getter in the ILT20 2025, Shai Hope has been phenomenal for the Capitals, with 213 runs in just five innings coming at a strike rate of 145.89, and his average is an astonishing 53.25. Hope has already struck a century this season against MI Emirates, whereas against Sharjah Warriorz, he thwacked 83*, but unfortunately, both of them came in a losing cause. The right-hander is an aggressive option as he maintains an outstanding strike rate, enough to intimidate the opposition. The Caribbean batter known to carry his bat can score big if he gets set.

2) Shimron Hetmyer

Another Caribbean on the list is middle-order finisher Shimron Hetmyer, who has built a personality around his ball-striking ability. Hetmyer can suddenly change the course of the game without any prior warning. In this year's ILT20, he has 105 runs from four games at a strike rate of 145.83, while 35 is his average. Shimron has played two solid knocks so far for his side at the death, with 36 and 41* coming versus Sharjah and Capitals previously. Moreover, his career T20 strike rate of 136. 13 signifies his intent in the final overs.

3) Gulbadin Naib

Gulbadin Naib has been more than useful for Capitals in both departments with excellent performances coming from him. 113 runs with the bat while picking seven wickets in crunch situations are Gulbadin's stats in this tournament. The Afghani all-rounder has showcased his quality by batting with a strike rate of 148.68, whereas his economy with the ball is 7.51. In the last game, he played an outstanding 78* run knock for his side from 51 deliveries on a tricky batting wicket with as many as five sixes, whereas he picked a wicket with the ball too.