GG vs MIE Match Prediction- Who will Win Today’s Match and Toss? Pitch Report, Playing 11 – ILT20 Match 26

GG vs MIE, Match Winner Prediction: Gulf Giants and MI Emirates are all set to clash in the 26th match of International League (ILT20). This match will be played at Dubai International Stadium on 31st January at 8:00 PM IST. 

Gulf Giants

Led by James Vince, Gulf Giants are currently at the bottom of the points table. The team has not shown their best since the start of the league. With a negative net run rate of -0.353, the team has played a total of 8 matches, winning 3 of them. GG played their last match against Desert Vipers, in which they lost by 5 wickets. 

Tom Curran was a key player, scoring 64 runs off 34 balls, whereas Blessing Muzarabani took 3 crucial wickets. 

MI Emirates

Led by Nicholas Pooran, MI Emirates are currently in 2nd position on the points table. With a positive net run rate of +1.105, the team has played 8 matches and won 4 of them. MI Emirates played their last match against Desert Vipers, in which they won by 154 runs. This will be a one-sided match for MI-Emirates, as they scored a total of 228 runs off 20 overs and defeated Desert Vipers at 74 runs. 

Andre Fletcher and Tom Banton were the key players, delivering unbelievable innings with the bat. Andre Fletcher scored 96 runs off 50 balls whereas Tom Banton scored 105 runs off 55 balls. 

Bowlers also contributed with the ball, Alzarri Joseph and Muhamaad Rohid both took 3 wickets each, whereas Fazalhaq Farooqi took 2 crucial wickets.  

Therefore this match will be important for both the teams. Gulf Giants are at the bottom, want to climb higher whereas MI Emirates are in 2nd position and want to achieve the top. 

GG vs MIE Match Details, ILT20 2025 

Dubai International Stadium, Pitch And Weather Report

At Dubai International Stadium, the pitch is suited for both bowlers and batters. Pacers will get early chances to emerge wickets but as the game progresses spinners will lead their game. Chasing team has more advantage as per the last ILT20 matches. Here, a total of 110 T20 matches were played, and the team that bowled first won 58 times. Therefore the team that won the toss will prefer to bowl first. 

Dubai International Stadium T20 Records

Gulf Giants vs MI Emirates Head-to-Head Record

GG vs MIE Today Probable 11

Key Players to Watch Out in GG vs MIE Match 26th

Top Batters

Tom Alsop

• Tom Alsop is a left-hand batsman and an opener.
• He has played a total of 4 ILT20 (2024-25) matches and scored runs with an average of 45.33.

• Tom Alsop’s top score in ILT20 2025 – 85  off 60 balls.
• Tom Alsop scored against MIE – 32 off 36 balls. 

James Vince 

• James Vince is a right-hand batsman and plays as captain for Team Gulf Giants.
• He has played a total of 31 ILT20 (2022-25) matches and scored runs with an average of 34.35.

• James Vince’s top score in ILT20 2025 – 76 off 62 balls, 24 off 15 balls, and 24 off 14. 

Also keep your eyes on Gerhard Erasmus, Jordan Cox, Tom Curran. 

Tom Banton 

• Tom Banton is a right-hand batsman and a top order batter. 
• He has played a total of 19 ILT20 (2022-25) matches and scored runs with an average of 35.00.
• Tom Banton’s top scores in ILT20 2025 – 105 off 55 balls, 102 off 14 balls and 74 off 52 balls. 
• Tom Banton scored runs against Gilf Giants – 56 off 39 balls.

Nicholas Pooran

• Nicholas Pooran is a left-hand batsman and plays as captain and  wicket-keeper for Team MIE. 
• He has played a total of 28 ILT20 (2022-25) matches and scored runs with an average of 45.10. 
• Nicholas Pooran’s top scores in ILT20 2025 – 61 off 40 balls, 59 off 29 balls, and 49 off 26.

Also Keep your eyes on Muhammad Waseem, Andre Fletcher and Kieron Pollard.

GG vs MIE Batters Stats in ILT20

Top Bowlers

Fazalhaq Farooqi

• Fazalhaq Farooqi is a consistent wicket taker bowler, known for his left-arm fast medium bowling style. 
• He has played a total of 26 ILT20 (2022-25) and took 47 wickets.
• Fazalhaq Farooqi took wickets against GG – 3

Also keep your eyes on – Alzarri Joseph and Muhammad Rohid. 

Tom Curran

• Tom Curran is a right-hand batsman and an allrounder.
• He has played a total of 14 ILT20 (2022-25) and took 13 wickets.
• Tom Curran took wickets against MI Emirates – 1

Also keep your eyes on – Mark Adair.

GG vs MIE Bowlers Stats in ILT20 

GG vs MIE Match Prediction Scenarios

Today Match Prediction – Opt to Bowl First to Win The Match

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Disclaimer: All Predictions are made based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. Please refer to records and stats to finalize your Predictions. You are not bound to follow these predictions.