MI Emirates (MIE) lock horns with Gulf Giants (GG) in match No.19 of the ongoing DP World International League T20 2025 at the Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Saturday, January 25.The James Vince-led Giants are currently placed sixth on the points table, having won out of the five games. The sides haven't had the best of seasons and their chances of advancing to the knockout stages are almost negligible. The former champions are currently on a two-match losing streak.Meanwhile, MI Emirates have had an exceptional season so far, with three wins out of the six games played. The side is currently placed second on the table with a positive NRR of 0.189. However, the Nicholas Pooran-led team is coming off a 42-run loss at the hands of Abu Dhabi Knight Riders.Match DetailsMatch MI Emirates vs Gulf Giants , Match 19, DP World ILT20 2025 Venue Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi Date & Time Saturday, January 25, 7:30 pm IST Live Broadcast & Streaming Details FanCode (app and website) and Zee NetworkPitch ReportThe Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium aids batters more than the bowlers. The ball will come onto the bat nicely and striking will be easier in death overs. While pacers have very little assistance, the spinners will get value on a deck that has a bit of turn.Also Check: MIE vs GG, Match 19 - Live ScoreHead-to-Head RecordMatches Played 05 Won by Gulf Giants 03 Won by MI Emirates 02 Tied 00 No Result 00 First-ever Fixture January 27, 2023 Most-recent Fixture February 14, 2024Predicted Playing XIs for MIE vs GGGulf Giants (GG):James Vince(c), Tom Alsop, Ibrahim Zadran, Jordan Cox(w), Gerhard Erasmus, Shimron Hetmyer, Mark Adair, Aayan Afzal Khan, Muhammad Zuhaib, Dominic Drakes, Blessing Muzarabani.MI Emirates (MIE):Muhammad Waseem, Tom Banton, Nicholas Pooran(w/c), Kieron Pollard, Dan Mousley, Romario Shepherd, Akeal Hosein, Zahoor Khan, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Alzarri Joseph, Waqar Salamkheil.Also Check: DP World ILT20 2025 ScheduleProbable Top Performers from MIE vs GGProbable Best Batter: Tom BantonMI Emirates opener Tom Banton could be the best batter in the upcoming game. The right-hand-batter has so far made 203 runs in six matches at a strike rate of 146.47 and is currently the second-highest run-scorer of the tournament. Banton will look to continue his fine form and hope to take his side to their fourth win of the season.Probable Best Bowler: Fazalhaq FarooqiMI Emirates pacer Fazalhaq Farooqi has picked up 13 wickets in six matches this season so far. He is currently the leading wicket-taker of the tournament. His team will be banking on Farooqi to provide crucial wickets.Also Check: DP World ILT20 2025 StatsToday's Match Prediction: MI Emirates to win the matchScenario 1Gulf Giants win the toss and opt to bat firstPowerplay: 40-50GG: 130-140MI Emirates win the matchScenario 2MI Emirates win the toss and opt to bat firstPowerplay: 30-40MIE: 140-150MI Emirates win the matchAlso Check: MIE vs GG Dream11 Prediction
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