GG vs MIE Dream11 Prediction: 3 Top Captain Or Vice-Captain Choices For Match 26
GG vs MIE Captain Or Vice-Captain Choices (Source: @MIEmirates/x.com, ILT20Official/x.com)
The ILT20 2025 is going on with all thrills and fans are on their way to witness another exciting showdown. In the 26th match of the ongoing season, Gulf Giants are all set to face MI Emirates On January 31. The thrilling clash is set to unfold at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium live from 08:00 PM (IST).
Gulf Giants
In the ongoing season, the Gulf Giants are struggling in the tournament. With 3 victories and 5 defeats, they are standing in the fifth position of the points table. In their last clash against the Desert Vipers, they endured a tough defeat. Batting first, frequent wicket losses put them in trouble, but Tom Curran’s heroic unbeaten 64 off 34 balls helped them reach 129. While defending the total, Blessings Muzarabani dazzled with a thrilling 3-wicket haul. Mark Adair and Chris Jordan secured 1 wicket each. But the other bowlers failed to make a mark and they faced a 5-wicket defeat.
MI Emirates
MI Emirates are showcasing promising form as they are standing in the second position of the points table with four wins and four defeats. While batting first in the last encounter, Andre Fletcher led the way with an explosive unbeaten knock of 96 runs in 50 balls. Tom Banton smashed an exceptional century and dazzled with a 105-run knock. With those efforts, they put on a total of 228 runs on the board. The bowlers took control, with Alzarri Joseph and Muhammad Rohid Khan each claiming three wickets, while Fazalhaq Farooqi and Dan Mousley contributed with two wickets each, dismissing the Vipers for a mere 74 runs and securing a decisive 154-run victory.
The Dubai International Cricket Stadium– Pitch Report For Match 26 Of ILT20 2025
The Dubai International Cricket Stadium features a balanced pitch. In the initial stages, fast bowlers can exploit movement with the new ball, posing challenges for the batters. As the match advances, the conditions shift to favor aggressive batting. Additionally, the presence of dew during night games complicates things for spinners and makes it harder to defend targets in the second innings.
Top 3 Captain And Vice-Captain Choices For GG vs MIE
3. Tom Curran:
Tom Curran is a crucial all-rounder with an exceptional ability to score runs yet with scoring crucial runs. That ability makes him a standout choice for the fantasy teams. In 3 matches, he scored 106 runs with a strike rate of 165.6. In the last game against the Desert Vipers, he scored a crucial half-century and played an unbeaten knock of 64 runs in just 34 balls with a whopping strike rate of 188.24. Despite not securing any wickets, he performed well with the ball. As the next match commences, the team can benefit from his exceptional abilities.
2. Tom Banton:
In the ongoing ILT20 2025, Tom Banton is shining bright with his exceptional consistency. In just 8 matches, he already piled up 369 runs with a batting average of 52.7. His most explosive innings came against the Desert Vipers, where he hammered 105 off 55 balls, smashing nine fours and seven sixes. He has an amazing ability to play impactful knocks for the team and that quality makes him a standout choice for the captain or vice-captain role in a fantasy team.
1. Fazalhaq Farooqi:
Fazalhaq Farooqi is one of the standout bowlers of the ongoing ILT20 2025. The speedster is showcasing exceptional consistency in the ongoing tournament. In 8 matches, he secured 19 wickets with an exceptional economy rate of 6.98. In the last match against the Desert Vipers, he secured 2 crucial wickets while conceding just 10 runs with an economy rate of 4.00. That spell helped the side to dominate the opponent. His economical bowling and ability to secure wickets in crucial times make him a top pick for captain or vice-captain's position in any fantasy team.