The 16th match of the International League T20 2025 pits Sharjah Warriorz against Gulf Giants on Monday, December 15, 2025, at Sharjah Cricket Stadium in Sharjah. It starts at 6:30 PM local time (8:00 PM IST).
This clash holds big implications midway through ILT20 2025 as Gulf Giants sit second with six points from five games (WWLWL), chasing playoff spots. Sharjah Warriorz languish fifth with two points from four outings (-LLLW), desperate for a win after a narrow six-run victory over MI Emirates. Momentum favors Giants post their six-wicket chase against Warriorz in Match 10, while Warriorz seek consistency.
Head-to-Head Teams have met five times, with Gulf Giants winning four and Sharjah Warriorz one. Last five: Giants 3-1 over Warriorz (one recent Giants win by six wickets).
Strengths lie in explosive batting from Tom Kohler-Cadmore and Johnson Charles, backed by Sikandar Raza’s all-round prowess. Weaknesses show in bowling leaks during chases and three prior losses exposing middle-order fragility. Adil Rashid shines with five wickets at 12.6 economy; recent form boosted by beating MI Emirates.
Top-order firepower from Rahmanullah Gurbaz (recent fifty) and Pathum Nissanka (204 runs at 200 strike rate) drives strengths, plus Azmatullah Omarzai’s nine wickets. Weaknesses emerge in spin containment, but recent WWLWL form, including Match 10 win, builds momentum.
ILT20 2025 Match Details
- Match: Sharjah Warriorz vs Gulf Giants
- Time: 7:30 PM 2:30 PM GMT / 6:30 PM LOCAL
- Venue: Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Dubai
- Live Broadcast: FanCode app and website, Zee Network
International T20 League Live Streaming Info:
The International League T20 (ILT20) 2025 features 6 teams: Dubai Capitals, Desert Vipers, Gulf Giants, MI Emirates, Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, and Sharjah Warriors. The tournament includes a total of 34 matches.
The competition runs from January 11, 2025, to February 9, 2025. Matches are held at three major venues in the UAE: Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai, Sharjah Cricket Stadium in Sharjah, and Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi.
- India: Live streaming is available on the Zee5 OTT platform; TV coverage is on multiple Zee Network channels, including Zee Cinema and Sony Six.
- Pakistan: Matches are live on the Tapmad platform and TV channels such as PTV Sports, Geo Super, and A Sports.
- Middle East and North Africa (MENA): Abu Dhabi Sports, Dubai Sports, MYCO, and the ILT20 official YouTube channel for live streaming.
- Caribbean: Rush Sports, Flow Sports.
- United Kingdom: BT Sport, Sky Sports, Zee TV, TNT Sports, BBC iPlayer (online free access).
- Australia: Fox Cricket, Channel 9, Stan Sports.
- New Zealand: Sky Sports NZ.
- United States and Canada: Willow TV, ESPNcricinfo, and BBC iPlayer.
- Europe: Samsung TV Plus, Rakuten TV.
- South Africa: SABC Sport, Showmax, DStv Now.
The format is a double round-robin where each team plays the others twice, followed by playoffs including Qualifier 1, Eliminator, Qualifier 2, and the Final. The playoffs start on February 5, with the final scheduled for February 9, 2025, at Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
How to Watch the Match for Free:
YouTube: Search for the ILT20 Official Channel and look for the live stream during match times.
Tamasha: Visit their website or app to find the live streams available for ILT20 matches.
Live Streaming Info:
Sky Cricket will be live: SWR vs GG
Live Score Info:
Cricket lovers can watch the Sharjah Warriorz against Gulf Giants 15th Match live score from this website: www.espncricinfo.com
Sharjah Warriorz vs Gulf Giants
Playing XI:
Sharjah Warriorz Playing XI: Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Johnson Charles, Shubham Ranjane, Sikandar Raza (c), James Rew (wk), Tom Abell, Ethan D’Souza, Adil Rashid, Taskin Ahmed, Junaid Siddique, Matheesha Pathirana.
Gulf Giants Playing XI: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Pathum Nissanka, James Vince, Moeen Ali, Azmatullah Omarzai, Gerhard Erasmus, Mark Adair, Haider Razzaq, Nuwan Thushara, Aayan Khan.
Prediction
Gulf Giants hold the edge through superior form, head-to-head dominance, and batting depth suiting Sharjah’s pitch, likely winning a high-scoring thriller by 10-15 runs or chasing comfortably.