Abu Dhabi Knight Riders (ADKR) will take on Gulf Giants (GG) in the 19th match of the ILT20 2025-26 at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Thursday, December 18th. ADKR won their last match by a margin of just one run, while GG lost their last match by 11 runs against Sharjah Warriorz and is in second position of the ILT20 points table, having won 3 of their six matches so far.
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ADKR vs GG Dream11 Prediction: Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update - ILT20 2025-26, Match 19

With this article, we bring you the Dream11 prediction for today's match, ADKR vs GG, to help fantasy players pick the best team. This will also guide you with the best ADKR vs GG Dream11 team prediction.
ADKR vs GG Match Preview
The Abu Dhabi Knight Riders will clash against the Gulf Giants in the 19th match of the ILT20 2025. This match will be played at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium.
Both sides are in completely contrasting situations on the points table, but there is not that much of a difference as GG has played 6 matches and won three of them and are in the second position on the points table, while ADKR has also featured in six games, winning just two of them and are placed in the last position on the table. Both teams will be eager for a win in this clash; otherwise, their qualification chances will take a serious hit.
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Gulf Giants Match Details
| Series | ILT20 2025-26 |
|---|---|
| Match | Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Gulf Giants, Match 19 |
| Toss | To be updated |
| Venue | Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium |
| City | Abu Dhabi |
| Match Start Time | 8:00 PM, 18th December, 2025 |
| Live Streaming | Fancode |
ADKR vs GG Dream11 Team Today Stats
- Abu Dhabi Knight Riders all-rounder, Liam Livingstone, was the top scorer for his team in their last match as he played a knock of 76 runs off 48 balls, including 6 fours and 3 sixes. He looked in good touch and is a strong pick for the ADKR vs GG Dream11 prediction today match.
- Star all-rounder from the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, Andre Russell, was the top wicket-taker for the team with two wickets at an economy rate of 5.30. Our prediction for the ADKR vs GG Dream11 prediction today indicates that he will play an important role.
- Gulf Giants all-rounder Azmatullah Omarzai was the top scorer for his team in their last match as he played a knock of 41 runs off 26 balls, including 1 four and 3 sixes. He looked in good touch and is a strong pick for the ADKR vs GG Dream11 team prediction.
- Chris Wood was also the leading wicket-taker for the Gulf Giants in their last match. He took 2 wickets in his spell at an economy of 6.50. According to our ADKR vs GG Dream11 prediction, he is expected to play an important role.
| Player | Player’s Stats (Last Match) |
|---|---|
| Liam Livingstone (ADKR) | 76 Runs |
| Andre Russell (ADKR) | 2 Wickets |
| Azmatullah Omarzai (GG) | 41 Runs |
| Chris Wood (GG) | 2 Wickets |
ADKR vs GG Injury Update Today
Fans can expect all main players to be available for the ADKR vs GG Dream11 Prediction Team. Both the Gulf Giants and the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders have a fully fit squad, and all players are ready to feature in this match.
ADKR vs GG Toss Prediction
We expect the ADKR captain, Jason Holder, to win the toss and may choose to bowl first, as this ground mostly supports teams that chase. Previous match trends at this venue also show that chasing teams get a slight advantage, which could help in the ADKR vs GG Dream11 prediction today match.
Record of Chasing Teams at Sheikh Zayed Stadium
The chasing record at Sheikh Zayed Stadium is quite balanced. In total, there have been 98 matches in the T20 format at this venue, and the chasing team has won 53 matches, while the team batting first has won 45 games. Contrastingly, in the ILT20 2025, 5 matches have been played at this venue, and 4 of them were won by the team batting first.
| Chasing Record | Winning % |
|---|---|
| Average | 54% |
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ADKR vs GG Probable Playing 11
Both teams have powerful batters and quality bowlers who deserve their place in the starting XI. These players can change the match at any moment with their all-round performances. This will help you build a better ADKR vs GG Dream11 prediction.
| Abu Dhabi Knight Riders Playing 11 | Gulf Giants Playing XI |
|---|---|
| Philip Salt | James Vince (c) |
| Michael Pepper | Pathum Nissanka |
| Brandon McMullen | Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk) |
| Alishan Sharafu | Kyle Mayers |
| Liam Livingstone | Moeen Ali |
| Sherfane Rutherford | Matthew Forde |
| Andre Russell | Azmatullah Omarzai |
| Sunil Narine | Asif Khan |
| Jason Holder(c) | Liam Dawson |
| Olly Stone | Aayan Khan |
| Ajay Kumar | Chris Wood |
Highest Run Scorers and Highest Wicket Takers
- Liam Livingstone and Azmatullah Omarzai are the top run scorers for their respective teams in the last game. Both players are in good touch, and fans will expect a strong show from them in this match.
- On the bowling side, Andre Russell and Chris Wood are the leading wicket takers for their teams. As per the Gulf Giants vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders Dream11 prediction, these bowlers can be a big threat again.
| Highest Run Scorers | Liam Livingstone and Azmatullah Omarzai |
| Highest Wicket Takers | Andre Russell and Chris Wood |
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ADKR vs GG Captain and Vice Captain Choices
- For this match, Pathum Nissanka and Azmatullah Omarzai emerged as the top captaincy choices, as both players are match-winners and can turn the game with their match-winning performance.
- For vice-captain picks, one of the best all-rounders in the world, Andre Russell and Liam Livingstone are the perfect choice for vice-captain. Both players have shown match-winning potential and are performing decently this year.
| Captain | Pathum Nissanka and Azmatullah Omarzai |
| Vice-Captain | Andre Russell and Liam Livingstone |
Top Picks for ADKR vs GG Dream11 Prediction
- Liam Livingstone is one of the most dangerous batsmen in the world, and he scored 76 runs off 48 balls in the last game and was looking in decent form. He will be one of the top picks for this clash.
- English all-rounder Moeen Ali scored 45 runs in the last match for the Gulf Giants and can also contribute with the ball. Ali is a top pick for the ADKR vs GG Dream11 prediction.
| Players |
|---|
| Liam Livingstone |
| Moeen Ali |
Budget Picks for ADKR vs GG Dream11 Prediction
- ADKR middle order batsman, Alishan Sharafu, is looking in fine form with consistent performances as he has scored 166 runs so far in the tournament at a strike rate of 128.
- UAE pacer Ajay Kumar has taken 9 wickets in six matches for the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders and is the leading wicket-taker of the side. He has bowled with a splendid bowling average of 19 at an economy rate of 7.65 and will be a handy budget pick.
| Players |
|---|
| Alishan Sharafu |
| Ajay Kumar |
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Best Team for Dream11 Today's Match
- Keeper: R Gurbaz
- Batters: P Nissanka(c), A Sharafu
- All-rounders: A Omarzai, J Holder, A Russell(vc), L Livingstone, M Ali, L Dawson
- Bowlers: C Wood, A Kumar
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Best Dream11 Team Today
- Keeper: P Salt, R Gurbaz
- Batters: A Hales, P Nissanka, A Sharafu
- All-rounders: A Omarzai(c), S Narine, A Russell, L Livingstone(vc), A Afzal
- Bowlers: A Kumar
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Note: Sportsdunia has prepared a fantasy team for ADKR vs GG based on their experience in fantasy cricket.
ADKR vs GG Dream11 Prediction Today (Match 19) ILT20 2025-26 Players to Avoid
- Kyle Mayers has been struggling with his rhythm in the last few matches and hasn’t created much impact, which is why he can be avoided for this game.
- George Garton has also not been able to contribute much with the ball. He is not fit for the ADKR vs GG Dream11 team.
| Players | Dream11 Credits | Dream11 Points (Last Match) |
|---|---|---|
| Kyle Mayers | 8.0 credits | N/A |
| George Garton | 7.0 credits | N/A |
ADKR vs GG Weather & Pitch Report at Sheikh Zayed Stadium
- The weather in Abu Dhabi for the 19th match of the ILT20 2025-26 is expected to be partly cloudy. There is only a 10% chance of rain, and the conditions will remain usual throughout the match.
- Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi has large boundaries, but the outfield is fast, allowing batsmen to play their strokes. It is usually balanced, where both batters and pacers can get some help.
| Temperature | 25°C |
|---|---|
| Weather Forecast | Partly Cloudy |
| Pitch Behaviour | Balanced |
| Best Suited To | Batters & Spinners |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 170 runs |
ADKR vs GG Head-to-Head Records
In the last few meetings between the two teams, it has been a balanced contest. Out of the last 4 matches, both teams have won 2 games each. So, this match will decide which team will move ahead in their ILT20 H2H rivalry.
| Team | Matches Won |
|---|---|
| Abu Dhabi Knight Riders (ADKR) | 2 |
| Gulf Giants (GG) | 2 |
| No Result | 0 |
Disclaimer: This team is based on the analysis and experience of the author. While selecting your team, consider the analysis as supporting data while making your own decision. Sportsdunia does not work with insider news or work with insider news and will not be responsible for monetary loss to the users following the analysis.
Frequently Asked Questions
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