Gulf Giants vs Dubai Capitals — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
ILT20 2025/26 • Dubai Capitals won the match by 6 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of ILT20 2025/26, Gulf Giants took on Dubai Capitals on Dec 20, 2025, 09:46 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Dubai Capitals won the match by 6 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 303 runs and 14 wickets fall between Gulf Giants (151/10 in 19.5 overs) and Dubai Capitals (152/4 in 19.3 overs).
2. Gulf Giants Innings Breakdown (151/10)
Batting in the first innings, Gulf Giants finished on 151/10 from 19.5 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 7.61 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Gulf Giants accumulated 52 runs for the loss of 3 wickets. Chip spearheaded the batting effort with 43 runs off 26 balls (including 3 fours and 3 sixes at a strike rate of 165.4). Valuable middle-order support came from Raj, who contributed 36 runs off 34 deliveries, while Lazlo added 25 (11b). With the ball in the first innings, Pak Rat led the bowling figures with 3/33 in 3.5 overs (economy 8.61), assisted by Snake (2/24 in 4.0 overs).
3. Dubai Capitals Chase & Second Innings Summary (152/4)
Pursuing a target of 152 runs for victory, Dubai Capitals recorded 152/4 in 19.3 overs at a scoring rate of 7.79 runs per over. Boomer anchored the chase for Dubai Capitals with 48 runs from 44 balls (5 fours, 1 sixes, strike rate 109.1), alongside Mojo Jojo who chipped in with 47 off 31 balls. Defending the total, Chip delivered a key spell of 2/25 across 4.0 overs at an economy rate of 6.25, while Hyena finished with 1/23 (4.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Chip and Raj (Gulf Giants), who combined for 64 runs off 46 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 6 catches, 3 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Pak Rat 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 159.0 total points, followed closely by Pak Rat (112.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Pak Rat.