Get the best GG vs MIE preview, match 3 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match data for the 3rd match of ILT20 2025. Expert examination and more with the Gulf Giants vs MI Emirates.
GG vs MIE Preview Match 3 Details
Gulf Giants meet MI Emirates on December 4 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium. This GG vs MIE Preview covers the third match of the ILT20 2025 season. Both teams want to start strong after mixed results last year.
Gulf Giants had a tough previous season with just 4 wins from 10 games. They missed the playoffs completely and now want to bounce back hard. The team has worked on fixing their mistakes from last season.
MI Emirates did better with 5 wins from 10 matches last year. They reached the playoffs but lost to Sharjah Warriorz in the knockouts. The squad added fresh talent to make the team stronger this ILT20 2025.
Pitch Report and Weather Update
Dubai’s pitch starts slow but gets easier for batting as the match goes on. Teams batting first usually post around 155 runs at this venue. The surface needs patience early before batsmen can open up their shots.
Captains mostly choose to bowl first here because chasing scores works better. The weather shows clouds with a temperature of 21.1°C today. Humidity sits at 73% but rain won’t trouble this game. The full match will finish without any weather breaks for sure.
Gulf Giants vs MI Emirates Head-to-Head Record
Total Matches: 5
Gulf Giants: 2
MI Emirates: 3
Possible Playing 11s (Predicted)
Gulf Giants (GG) Playing 11
James Vince (C)
Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Pathum Nissanka
Azmatullah Omarzai
Kyle Mayers
Moeen Ali
Matthew Forde
Nuwan Thushara
Tabraiz Shamsi
Asif Khan
Ishtiaq Ahmad
MI Emirates (MIE) Playing 11
Kieron Pollard
Muhammad Waseem
Jonny Bairstow
Nicholas Pooran
Shakib Al Hasan
Romario Shepherd
Ackeem Auguste
Allah Ghazanfar
Fazalhaq Farooqi
Naveen-Ul-Haq
Zain Ul Abidin
GG vs MIE Fantasy Team Prediction
Wicketkeeper: Jonny Bairstow, Nicholas Pooran(captain), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (vice-captain)
Batsmen: James Vince, Pathum Nissanka
All-rounders: Romario Shepherd, Azmatullah Omarzai, Kyle Mayers
Bowlers: Fazalhaq Farooqi, Allah Ghazanfar, Nuwan Thushara
Dream11 Team Today: Key Players to Watch
GG Key Players:
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz – brings aggressive opening batting to the top order
- James Vince – adds class and experience with his elegant stroke play
- Azmatullah Omarzai – provides crucial all-round balance to the squad
- Nuwan Thushara – bowls deadly yorkers in the death overs
MI Key Players:
- Muhammad Waseem – attacks bowlers right from the first delivery
- Jonny Bairstow – offers powerful hitting and safe hands behind stumps
- Nicholas Pooran – destroys bowling attacks with his explosive batting style
- Romario Shepherd – delivers with both bat and ball when needed
Fantasy Tips Captain Choices
- Nicholas Pooran can single-handedly win matches with his big hitting
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz looks sharp and ready for a big score
Gulf Giants vs MI Emirates Preview: Players to Avoid
- Zohaib Zubair might not feature in the playing eleven today
- Chris Woakes could be rested for this match
This GG vs MIE Preview suggests an exciting game for the ILT20 2025 season. The match will favors the chasing side. Win probability suggests MIE have 60% chances to win and 40% for GG.
