MIE vs GG Match Prediction : 26th Match, International League T20, 2025-26
MIE vs GG Win Probability
58%
MIE
42%
GG
MI Emirates To Win, 1.63
MI Emirates have won 3 of the last 6 head-to-head clashes and come in with stronger form.
4 of the last 5 matches at this venue have been won by the team batting first, and MI have the power hitters to exploit that advantage.
Gulf Giants’ middle order has been inconsistent all season, putting extra pressure on their top order and all-rounders.
MIE vs GG Betting Tips
Gulf Giants total runs before fall of 1st wicket – Over 21.5
Rahmanullah Gurbaz and James Vince make up a powerful opening pair and have already provided solid platforms in both games they have opened together this year. Both are in good nick and score quickly in the Powerplay, which suits this low line perfectly. With two aggressive, in-form openers, we are backing the Giants to get at least 22 runs before losing their first wicket.
Azmatullah Omarzai to score over 14.5 runs
Omarzai has been one of the Giants’ most reliable performers with the bat this season, scoring 211 runs at an average above 30. He has gone past this line (15+ runs) in 5 of his last 6 innings, showing excellent consistency in the middle order. With his current form and the responsibility he carries in this line-up, we like him to clear 14.5 again.
Team form (Last 5 matches)
MI Emirates
Gulf Giants
MI Emirates have found momentum at the right time, winning three on the bounce and moving into the top two. With a deeper, more in-form batting unit and better balance overall, they look better placed to take control of this contest.
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MI Emirates vs Gulf Giants Head-to-Head Record
These sides have met 8 times in the ILT20 so far. The Giants hold a narrow edge with 5 wins to MI Emirates’ 3. However, form and current squad balance tilt this particular clash slightly in favour of the Emirates.
MI Emirates vs Gulf Giants Live-streaming and Broadcast
Here is the broadcast and streaming information for the ILT20 (International League T20)
USA: Willow TV.
India: Zee Network (TV) and ZEE5 (Live Streaming).
Pakistan: Tapmad (Streaming), A Sports, and Geo Super (TV).
Bangladesh: T Sports (TV and App) and Toffee.
UAE: DP World ILT20 Official YouTube (likely), Cricbuzz, Starzplay, Abu Dhabi TV, and Dubai TV.
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MIE vs GG Team Previews
MI Emirates
After an up-and-down start, MI Emirates have clicked into gear with three straight wins and now sit second on the table. Another victory here would virtually seal their playoff spot, so motivation will be high.
The opening partnership of Muhammad Waseem and Jonny Bairstow has been central to their success. They are the top two run-scorers for MI this season and consistently provide fast starts in the Powerplay. In the middle order, Tom Banton and Nicholas Pooran bring explosive hitting, even if they haven’t fully fired yet. If either of them comes off, MI can post or chase down a big total.
Their batting depth is a major strength, with Kieron Pollard, Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Shakib Al Hasan, and Romario Shepherd offering power and stability down the order.
With the ball, Shakib, Allah Ghaznafar, and Arab Gul Momand handle the spin duties, especially useful as the pitch slows. Zahoor Khan, the joint-highest wicket-taker for MI, will lead the pace attack alongside the experienced Chris Woakes.
MI Emirates Expected Playing 11
Muhammad Waseem, Tom Banton, Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Nicholas Pooran (WK), Kieron Pollard (C), Romario Shepherd, Shakib Al Hasan, Chris Woakes, Jonny Bairstow, Allah Ghaznafar, Zahoor Khan
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Gulf Giants
The Giants started brightly with two comfortable wins but their campaign has unraveled with four defeats in a row. That slump has pushed them down to fourth, and with five teams separated by just four points, this game is crucial for their playoff hopes.
With Pathum Nissanka ruled out, the onus is on Rahmanullah Gurbaz and James Vince to provide a strong foundation. They have done a reasonable job so far and will again be key to setting up a competitive total.
The middle order of Moeen Ali, Lorcan Tucker, Kyle Mayers, and Sean Dickson has the experience and talent but has yet to deliver consistently, which is one of the Giants’ major weaknesses.
Azmatullah Omarzai has been their standout performer, leading the bowling charts for the Giants with 11 wickets while also contributing 211 runs with the bat. He will spearhead the pace attack along with Mark Adair and Fred Klaasen.
In the spin department, Aayan Afzal Khan, Tabraiz Shamsi, and Moeen Ali will look to exploit any turn and grip as the surface wears.
Gulf Giants Expected Playing 11
Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK), James Vince (C), Lorcan Tucker, Kyle Mayers, Moeen Ali, Azmatullah Omarzai, Aayan Afzal Khan, Fred Klaasen, Haider Razzaq, Mark Adair, Tabraiz Shamsi
MIE vs GG Toss Prediction
The trend at Abu Dhabi has been for captains to bowl first, even though teams batting first have had success. With dew potentially a factor and captains preferring to know the target, the side winning the toss is still more likely to field first.
Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
Recent matches at Sheikh Zayed Stadium have seen 5 of the last 8 games won by the side batting first. Despite that, captains have consistently chosen to bowl after winning the toss this season, and we expect that pattern to continue.
The Abu Dhabi pitch should be fairly balanced. There is some grass and seam movement early on for the quicker bowlers, but once batters get set, stroke-making becomes easier. A first-innings total in the 165–170 range should be competitive.
As the match progresses, the pitch tends to slow up, bringing spinners like Shakib, Shamsi, and Aayan Afzal Khan into play. Weather conditions are expected to be clear with pleasant temperatures, so no interruptions are likely.
MIE vs GG: Who Will Win?
We are backing MI Emirates to come out on top in this contest. They have superior recent form, stronger batting depth, and several match-winners in both departments. The top order of Waseem and Bairstow, backed by Pooran and Pollard, gives them a significant edge in run-scoring potential.
Gulf Giants, on the other hand, are on a four-match losing streak and have struggled for consistency, particularly in the middle overs with the bat. Even with Omarzai in top form, they may find it hard to match MI’s firepower and balance.
Bet on MI Emirates to win.
