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Gulf Giants vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders Head to Head
Gulf Giants and Abu Dhabi Knight Riders have met 8 times across the first four ILT20 seasons (2023 to 2025-26). Gulf Giants won 3, Abu Dhabi Knight Riders won 4, 1 with no result.
Last meeting: Abu Dhabi Knight Riders won by 32 runs, Match 30 of the 2025-26 season on 28 December 2025.
Past meetings
| Season | Date | Stage | Scores | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 28 December 2025 | Match 30 | Abu Dhabi Knight Riders 179/1 (20 overs) Gulf Giants 147/9 (20 overs) | Abu Dhabi Knight Riders won by 32 runs. Scorecard |
| 2025-26 | 18 December 2025 | Match 19 | Gulf Giants 165/7 (20 overs) Abu Dhabi Knight Riders 167/6 (19.2 overs) | Abu Dhabi Knight Riders won by 4 wickets. Scorecard |
| 2025 | 1 February 2025 | Match 27 | Abu Dhabi Knight Riders 123/7 (20 overs) Gulf Giants 124/3 (17.5 overs) | Gulf Giants won by 7 wickets. Scorecard |
| 2025 | 19 January 2025 | Match 12 | Abu Dhabi Knight Riders 176/9 (20 overs) Gulf Giants 139/8 (20 overs) | Abu Dhabi Knight Riders won by 37 runs. Scorecard |
| 2024 | 10 February 2024 | Match 28 | Gulf Giants 166/3 (20 overs) Abu Dhabi Knight Riders 163/9 (20 overs) | Gulf Giants won by 3 runs. Scorecard |
| 2024 | 31 January 2024 | Match 16 | Gulf Giants 161/6 (20 overs) Abu Dhabi Knight Riders 164/4 (18.2 overs) | Abu Dhabi Knight Riders won by 6 wickets. Scorecard |
| 2023 | 25 January 2023 | Match 16 | Gulf Giants Abu Dhabi Knight Riders | Match Abandoned. Scorecard |
| 2023 | 15 January 2023 | Match 3 | Abu Dhabi Knight Riders 114/9 (20 overs) Gulf Giants 115/4 (14.2 overs) | Gulf Giants won by 6 wickets. Scorecard |
Past results are from the league's season pages and the linked public scorecards. Squads change every year, so history is context, not a prediction.
Season 5 fixtures
They meet twice in the Season 5 league stage.
| Date | Match | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday 3 December 2026 | Match 17 | Dubai International Stadium | 6:30 pm GST |
| Saturday 5 December 2026 | Match 19 | Zayed Cricket Stadium | 6:30 pm GST |
Form from last season (2025-26)
- Gulf Giants: 3 wins and 7 defeats in 10 league games, and did not reach the playoffs.
- Abu Dhabi Knight Riders: 4 wins and 6 defeats in 10 league games, and went out in Qualifier 2.
Full squads and schedules: Gulf Giants team page and Abu Dhabi Knight Riders team page.
FAQs
Who leads Gulf Giants vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders head to head?
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders lead Gulf Giants 4–3 after 8 meetings, with 1 no result.
When do Gulf Giants and Abu Dhabi Knight Riders meet in ILT20 Season 5?
Twice in the league stage: Match 17 on Thursday 3 December 2026 at Dubai International Stadium and Match 19 on Saturday 5 December 2026 at Zayed Cricket Stadium.
What happened the last time Gulf Giants played Abu Dhabi Knight Riders?
Last meeting: Abu Dhabi Knight Riders won by 32 runs, Match 30 of the 2025-26 season on 28 December 2025.