Archive · 5 Dec 2025
Gulf Giants Win ILT20 Opener
The Gulf Giants won their first match in the ILT20 tournament against the MI Emirates.
Pathum Nissanka scored 81 runs, and Azmatullah Omarzai had a great all-round performance with both bat and ball.
The MI Emirates had a tough start, losing three wickets early.
Kieron Pollard and Nicholas Pooran tried to bring them back with a good partnership, but the Giants' bowlers were too strong.
In the end, the Giants chased down the target in just 14.4 overs.
It was a great start for the Giants after a long losing streak.
Gulf Giants won by 6 wickets against MI Emirates in their ILT20 opener.
Pathum Nissanka scored 81 runs off 42 balls, and Azmatullah Omarzai contributed 39 not out off 16.
MI Emirates were restricted to 36/3 in the powerplay by the Giants' pace attack.
Kieron Pollard and Nicholas Pooran had a 78-run partnership for MI Emirates.
Gulf Giants reached the target in 14.4 overs, with Omarzai and Nuwan Thushara taking two wickets each.
- Who
- Gulf Giants and MI Emirates
- What
- ILT20 cricket match
- When
- December 5, 2023
- Where
- Dubai International Stadium
- Why
- Gulf Giants won by 6 wickets
- Teams
- Gulf Giants vs MI Emirates
- Match Result
- Gulf Giants won by 6 wickets
- Venue
- Dubai International Stadium
- Top Scorers
- Pathum Nissanka (81), Kieron Pollard (50)
- Key Bowlers
- Azmatullah Omarzai, Nuwan Thushara (2 wickets each)
- Match Date
- December 5, 2023