Dubai Capitals vs Gulf Giants — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
ILT20 2025/26 • Gulf Giants won the match by 5 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of ILT20 2025/26, Dubai Capitals took on Gulf Giants on Dec 5, 2025, 06:09 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Gulf Giants won the match by 5 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 313 runs and 11 wickets fall between Dubai Capitals (156/6 in 20.0 overs) and Gulf Giants (157/5 in 18.1 overs).
2. Dubai Capitals Innings Breakdown (156/6)
Batting in the first innings, Dubai Capitals finished on 156/6 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 7.80 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Dubai Capitals accumulated 41 runs for the loss of 1 wicket. Brick spearheaded the batting effort with 35 runs off 25 balls (including 2 fours and 2 sixes at a strike rate of 140.0). Valuable middle-order support came from Butch, who contributed 31 runs off 17 deliveries, while Man Boy added 29 (28b). With the ball in the first innings, Chip led the bowling figures with 3/45 in 4.0 overs (economy 11.25), assisted by McMusley (1/3 in 1.0 overs).
3. Gulf Giants Chase & Second Innings Summary (157/5)
Pursuing a target of 157 runs for victory, Gulf Giants recorded 157/5 in 18.1 overs at a scoring rate of 8.64 runs per over. Clam anchored the chase for Gulf Giants with 67 runs from 31 balls (6 fours, 5 sixes, strike rate 216.1), alongside Raj who chipped in with 49 off 44 balls. Defending the total, Pak Rat delivered a key spell of 2/26 across 4.0 overs at an economy rate of 6.50, while Him finished with 2/16 (2.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Raj and Clam (Gulf Giants), who combined for 97 runs off 60 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 8 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Butch making a notable impact in the outfield. According to the CricÓ MVP & Player Points engine—which evaluates runs, boundaries, strike rate milestones, wickets, dot balls, bowling economy, and fielding dismissals—Chip (Gulf Giants) topped the match rankings with 125.0 total points, followed closely by Him (113.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Clam.