MI Emirates will face Gulf Giants in Match 26 of the ILT20 2025-26 at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi, on Tuesday, December 23rd. MI Emirates currently holds the second position, while Gulf Giants currently stand in fourth position in the points table.
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MIE vs GG Dream11 Prediction: Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update - ILT20 2025-26, Match 26

With this article, we bring you the Dream11 prediction for today's match, MI Emirates vs Gulf Giants, to help fantasy players pick the best team. This will also guide you with the best MIE vs GG today's Dream11 team prediction.
MIE vs GG Match Preview
MI Emirates have won five out of eight matches and currently hold the second position in the points table with 10 points. They won their previous match by four wickets against Desert Vipers, successfully chasing down the target of 125 runs in 17.3 overs.
On the other hand, the Gulf Giants lost their momentum and lost their last four matches, and currently stand in fourth position in the points table with six points. They lost their last match by six wickets against Dubai Capitals, failing to defend the total of 157 runs.
MI Emirates vs Gulf Giants Match Details
| Series | ILT20 2025-26 |
|---|---|
| Match | MI Emirates vs Gulf Giants, Match 26 |
| Toss | To be updated |
| Venue | Sheikh Zayed Stadium |
| City | Abu Dhabi |
| Match Start Time | 8:00 PM IST, 23rd December, 2025 |
| Scorecard | MI Emirates vs Gulf Giants Scorecard |
| Live Streaming | Fancode |
MIE vs GG Dream11 Team Today Stats
- MI Emirates captain Kieron Pollard was the top scorer for the team in their last match against the Desert Vipers. He scored 26 runs off 15 balls, including 4 boundaries. He is a great choice for the MIE vs GG Dream11 prediction for today's match.
- One of the best all-rounders in the world, Shakib Al Hasan, was the leading wicket-taker for the MI Emirates in their last match. He took two wickets in his spell. According to our MIE vs GG Dream11 prediction for today, he is expected to play an important role.
- Gulf Giants captain James Vince was the standout player for his team as he scored 36 runs off 34 balls in their last match. He is a top choice for the MIE vs GG Dream11 team prediction.
- Gulf Giants all-rounder Azmatullah Omarzai was the top wicket-taker for his team with two wickets at an economy rate of 6.8. Our prediction for the MIE vs GG Dream11 prediction today match indicates that he will play an important role.
| Player | Player's Stats (Last Match) |
|---|---|
| Kieron Pollard (MIE) | 26 Runs |
| James Vince (GG) | 36 Runs |
| Shakib Al Hasan (MIE) | 2 Wickets |
| Azmatullah Omarzai (GG) | 2 Wickets |
MIE vs GG Injury Update Today
Fans will be able to expect their favourite players and big performers to be included in their MIE vs GG Dream11 Prediction Team. All players from both lineups are fully fit and available.
MIE vs GG Toss Prediction
We expect the GG captain, James Vince, to win the toss and opt to bowl first on this ground, as previous records and pitch conditions favour the team that bowls first on this ground. It could be an advantage in the MIE 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 100 matches in the T20 format at this venue, with the chasing team winning 55 matches, while the team batting first has won 45 games. Contrastingly, in the ILT20 2025, eight matches have been played at this venue, and 5 of them were won by the team batting first.
| Chasing Record | Winning % |
|---|---|
| Average | 55% |
MIE vs GG Probable Playing 11
Both teams have players who have the capability of winning matches and should be considered for your MIE vs GG Dream11 team prediction. James Vince will lead the Gulf Giants, while experienced Kieron Pollard is the captain of the MI Emirates.
| MI Emirates Playing 11 | Gulf Giants Playing 11 |
|---|---|
| Muhammad Waseem | Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk) |
| Tom Banton | James Vince (c) |
| Nicholas Pooran (wk) | Lorcan Tucker |
| Kieron Pollard (c) | Kyle Mayers |
| Sanjay Krishnamurthi | Azmatullah Omarzai |
| Romario Shepherd | Moeen Ali |
| Shakib Al Hasan | Aayan Afzal Khan |
| Chris Woakes | Fred Klaassen |
| Allah Ghazanfar | Haider Razzaq |
| Arab Gul Momand | Mark Adair |
| Zahoor Khan | Tabraiz Shamsi |
| Jonny Bairstow | Chris Wood |
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Highest Run Scorers and Highest Wicket Takers
- Jonny Bairstow and Pathum Nissanka are the top runners for their respective teams. Among the players who are set to feature in this upcoming game, viewers will expect an incredible performance from them.
- Azmatullah Omarzai and Zahoor Khan are the leading wicket-takers for their respective teams. According to the MI Emirates vs Gulf Giants Dream11 prediction, these players will be a threat to the opposition in this upcoming game.
| Highest Run Scorers | Jonny Bairstow and Pathum Nissanka |
|---|---|
| Highest Wicket Takers | Azmatullah Omarzai and Zahoor Khan |
MIE vs GG Captain and Vice Captain Choices
- For this match, Azmatullah Omarzai and Nicholas Pooran emerged as the top captaincy choices, as both players are match-winners and can turn the game with their match-winning performance.
- For vice-captaincy choices, Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Allah Ghazanfar are the perfect choice for vice-captain. Both players have demonstrated match-winning potential and are performing exceptionally well this year.
| Captain | Azmatullah Omarzai and Nicholas Pooran |
|---|---|
| Vice-Captain | Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Allah Ghazanfar |
Top Picks for MIE vs GG Dream11 Prediction
- One of the best openers in the world, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, is a quality batter, and he smashed 25 runs at a strike rate of 227 in the previous match.
- Azmatullah Omarzai scored 43 runs in 26 balls in the last game and will be a top pick in this GG vs MIE Dream11 Prediction.
| Players |
|---|
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz |
| Azmatullah Omarzai |
Budget Picks for MIE vs GG Dream11 Prediction
- Shakib Al Hasan scalped two wickets at an economy rate of 3.5 in the last game and will be a budget pick for this match
- Zahoor Khan has bowled well in this edition, and he picked up two wickets in the previous match.
| Players |
|---|
| Shakib Al Hasan |
| Zahoor Khan |
Best Team for Dream11 Today's Match
Keeper: J Bairstow, R Gurbaz
Batters: J Vince, T Banton
All-rounders: S Al Hasan, K Pollard, M Ali, A Omarzai
Bowlers: T Shamsi, Z Khan, A Ghazanfar

Best Dream11 Team Today
Keeper: N Pooran, R Gurbaz
Batters: J Vince, W Muhammad
All-rounders: R Shepherd, M Ali, A Omarzai
Bowlers: T Shamsi, Z Khan, A Ghazanfar, M Adair

MIE vs GG Dream11 Prediction Today (Match 26) ILT20 2025-26 Players to Avoid
- Tucker struggled to put up an impactful performance in the last few games and can be avoided for this match.
- Moores has struggled to deliver an impactful performance in the last few games, so it might be advisable to avoid selecting him for this match in your MIE vs GG Dream11 today team prediction.
| Players | Dream11 Credits | Dream11 Points (Last Match) |
|---|---|---|
| L Tucker | 7.5 credits | N/A |
| T Moores | 7.0 credits | N/A |
MIE vs GG Weather & Pitch Report at Sheikh Zayed Stadium
- The weather in Abu Dhabi for the 26th match of the ILT20 2025-26 is expected to be clear. There is no chance of rain, and the conditions will remain dry throughout the match.
- The surface is tailored for batters who like to attack from the start. Fast bowlers won't be excluded either, as the new ball can swing and seam under the lights. The average first-innings score at this venue is 155 runs.
| Temperature | 24°C |
|---|---|
| Weather Forecast | Clear Sky |
| Pitch Behaviour | Balanced |
| Best Suited To | Batters & Spinners |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 155 runs |
MIE vs GG Head-to-Head Records
MI Emirates and Gulf Giants have competed against each other eight times in the last five years, and Gulf Giants have come out as the winners five times, while MI Emirates have managed to win three matches.
| Team | Matches Won |
|---|---|
| MI Emirates (MI) | 3 |
| Gulf Giants (GG) | 5 |
| 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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MI Emirates are likely to win match 26 of the ILT20 2025-26.
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