Gulf Giants in ILT20 2025-26 – The Gulf Giants are back for the ILT20 Season 4 (2025-26) with a strong and balanced squad. Under the guidance of Head Coach Andy Flower, the team features a powerful mix of international stars, UAE talents, and associate players. They were also the first team to complete their full squad in the 2025 auction, showcasing their clarity in planning and squad-building strategy.
With quality all-rounders like Moeen Ali and Azmatullah Omarzai, experienced bowlers such as Tabraiz Shamsi and Blessing Muzarabani, and explosive batters like James Vince and Rahmanullah Gurbaz, the Giants are once again among the hot favorites of the season.
Gulf Giants Squad 2025-26 (Full Players List)
Batters
- Asif Khan
- James Vince
- Sean Dickson
Bowlers
- Aayan Afzal Khan
- Blessing Muzarabani
- Chris Wood
- Fred Klaassen
- Haider Razzaq
- Ishtiaq Ahmad
- Muhammad Zuhaib
- Ramon Simmonds
- Tabraiz Shamsi
All-Rounders
- Azmatullah Omarzai
- Gerhard Erasmus
- Liam Dawson
- Moeen Ali
- Mark Adair
Wicket-Keepers
- Lorcan Tucker
- Meet Bhavsar
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz
- Tom Moores
Support Staff
- Head Coach: Andy Flower
- Batting Coach: Grant Flower
- Bowling Coach: Ottis Gibson
- Fielding Coach: Richard Halsall
- Strength & Conditioning Coach: Gary Brent
- Well-being Coach: Sanjeevan Sandhu
- Team Manager: Shashank Tapikar
This support staff lineup ensures the squad gets the perfect blend of international coaching expertise and modern cricket management.
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Gulf Giants Matches Schedule – ILT20 2025-26
The ILT20 Season 4 begins on December 2, 2025 (UAE National Day) and will run until January 4, 2026. Gulf Giants’ campaign will be a mix of Dubai, Sharjah, and Abu Dhabi matches.
Here’s the Gulf Giants’ confirmed schedule for the league stage:
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (Local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 04, 2025 | Gulf Giants vs MI Emirates | Dubai International Stadium | 06:30 PM |
| Dec 06, 2025 | Dubai Capitals vs Gulf Giants | Dubai International Stadium | 06:30 PM |
| Dec 08, 2025 | Desert Vipers vs Gulf Giants | Dubai International Stadium | 06:30 PM |
| Dec 10, 2025 | Gulf Giants vs Sharjah Warriorz | Dubai International Stadium | 06:30 PM |
| Dec 12, 2025 | Gulf Giants vs Desert Vipers | Dubai International Stadium | 06:30 PM |
| Dec 15, 2025 | Sharjah Warriorz vs Gulf Giants | Sharjah Cricket Stadium | 06:30 PM |
| Dec 18, 2025 | Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Gulf Giants | Sheikh Zayed Stadium | 06:30 PM |
| Dec 21, 2025 | Gulf Giants vs Dubai Capitals | Sharjah Cricket Stadium | 03:30 PM |
| Dec 23, 2025 | MI Emirates vs Gulf Giants | Sheikh Zayed Stadium | 06:30 PM |
| Dec 28, 2025 | Gulf Giants vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders | Dubai International Stadium | 06:30 PM |
Knockouts
- Qualifier 1: Dec 30, Abu Dhabi
- Eliminator: Jan 01, Dubai
- Qualifier 2: Jan 02, Sharjah
- Final: Jan 04, Dubai
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Key Players to Watch in 2025-26
- Moeen Ali (All-Rounder): Brings balance with explosive batting and spin bowling.
- James Vince (Batter): The experienced captain-style presence at the top order.
- Liam Dawson (All-Rounder): Smart spin option with batting depth.
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz (Wicket-Keeper Batter): Aggressive opener who can change games quickly.
- Blessing Muzarabani (Bowler): Tall fast bowler with bounce and pace advantage.
Gulf Giants ILT20 2025-26 Outlook
With one of the most complete squads this season, the Gulf Giants are expected to dominate the league stages and make a strong push for the ILT20 2025-26 title. Their balance in batting, bowling, and all-round departments sets them apart as one of the strongest contenders.
