ILT20 Match Prediction | International League T20 2025 | Sharjah Warriorz vs Gulf Giants | Match 21 | Jan 26 – Let’s see who will win the match from the bottom-placed teams.

SW vs GG Match Analysis

Sharjah Warriorz and Gulf Giants will play each other in the ILT20 2025 21st Match on January 26, 2025, at 08:00 PM BST at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah. 

The Sharjah Warriorz have had a challenging campaign in the International League T20 2025, managing only two wins from six matches. With just 4 points and a net run rate of -1.527, their playoff hopes seem slim.

The Gulf Giants, similarly, find themselves in a precarious position, with two wins from six matches and a slightly better net run rate of -0.439. Although they’ve shown more fight in their matches compared to Sharjah, the Giants have struggled to string together victories, resulting in their current 5th place standing.

SW vs GG Team Preview & Squads

Sharjah Warriorz 

The Sharjah Warriorz find themselves in a difficult spot, having suffered three consecutive defeats, including an 8-wicket loss to the Desert Vipers in their most recent match. Their bowling attack has struggled significantly in the last three games, failing to put opponents under pressure. As one of the most experienced bowlers in the side, Tim Southee needs to step up and lead from the front to secure a victory and keep their playoff hopes alive.

On the batting front of SW, Tom Kohler-Cadmore impressed with a solid knock in the previous game and will need to provide a strong start alongside Johnson Charles. Jason Roy has been the team’s standout performer with the bat this season and will look to anchor the middle order alongside Avishka Fernando and Tim Seifert. In the lower order, the team will rely on Rohan Mustafa and Luke Wells to deliver a strong finish. 

The bowling unit, however, will be under scrutiny, with Southee and Adam Milne tasked with taking early wickets. Muhammad Jawadullah and Agar must focus on containing runs during the middle overs, while Mustafa and Adam Zampa need to play key supporting roles to strengthen the attack.

Sharjah Warriorz Squads

Sharjah Warriorz

Johnson Charles, Ethan D’Souza, Avishka Fernando, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Rohan Mustafa, Jason Roy, Tim Seifert, Matthew Wade, Luke Wells, Kusal Mendis, Harmeet Singh, Karim Janat, Keemo Paul, Daniel Sams, Virandeep Singh, Tim Southee, Ashton Agar, Gus Atkinson, Peter Hatzoglou, Junaid Siddique, Dilshan Madushanka, Traveen Mathew, Adam Milne, Muhammad Jawadullah, Adam Zampa, Adil Rashid. 

Gulf Giants 

The Gulf Giants delivered an impressive performance in their must-win game against the MI Emirates, securing a hard-fought 2-wicket victory. This crucial win has allowed the team to climb up the points table, and they will aim to carry this momentum forward. With their upcoming opponents struggling for form, skipper James Vince will look to capitalize on this opportunity and push for another strong showing.

James Vince has yet to find his rhythm this season, and the team will count on him, alongside Tom Alsop, to provide a solid start at the top. The middle order has been inconsistent, making partnerships between Jordan Cox, Gerhard Erasmus, and Ibrahim Zadran essential for building a competitive total. With power hitters like Tom Curran and Shimron Hetmyer in the lower middle order, the team will rely on them to finish strongly.

On the bowling front, the GG impressed in their previous match, and tight spells with the new ball from Dominic Drakes and Mark Adair will be key. Blessing Muzarabani, the side’s most reliable bowler this season, will aim to deliver another impactful performance alongside Curran, while Aayan Afzal Khan, Muhammad Zuhaib, and Erasmus will need to support effectively to maintain control.

Gulf Giants Squads

Gulf Giants

James Vince, Dipendra Singh Airee, Tom Alsop, Jordan Cox, Tim David, Shimron Hetmyer, Ibrahim Zadran, Adam Lyth, Ollie Robinson, Jamie Smith, Aayan Afzal Khan, Mark Adair, Tom Curran, Dominic Drakes, Gerhard Erasmus, Dushan Hemantha, Jamie Overton, Rehan Ahmed, Chris Jordan, Tymal Mills, Blessing Muzarabani, Daniel Worrall, Muhammad Zuhaib, Saghir Khan, Uzair Khan, Wahidullah Zadran.

Sharjah Warriorz vs Gulf Giants outfield report 

Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah

The side pursuing the score has won each of the season’s four games. Results have proven that it is difficult to score in these conditions, and the team that wins the toss will not think twice about bowling first. Over Sharjah, we anticipate clear skies. 

The track has consistently produced high scores thus the batting conditions would be favorable. Bowlers need to make good use of their variations, and batsmen can easily play the ball on the rise.

SW vs GG Head-to-Head Stats of Last 5 Matches 

In their last 3 matches, the SW won one and GG won 2.

Sharjah Warriorz vs Gulf Giants Prediction 

Cricket analysts predict that Gulf Giants have a 51% chance of winning.

Disclaimer: This cricket prediction is based on the author’s insights and analysis. Readers should consider the points discussed and draw their own conclusions.