Adil Rashid
13 wkts, econ 6.93 in the last 10. Rated +4.1 runs a game with the ball.
Rashid has 13 wickets at an economy of 6.93 in his last 10 T20 matches, and his bowling rating of 4.1 runs better than an average bowler is the best in the match.
The sides
| Measure | Warriorz | Giants |
|---|---|---|
| XI caps | 2,656T20s between the XI | 2,425T20s between the XI |
| Top-seven average | 23.5T20 batting | 31.8T20 batting |
When Warriorz bat
+0.37 an overPowerplayOvers 1–6+0.01MiddleOvers 7–15+0.67DeathOvers 16–20+0.24
When Giants bat
+0.32 an overPowerplayOvers 1–6+0.61MiddleOvers 7–15+0.10DeathOvers 16–20+0.38
Warriorz bat first
First innings178
Giants chase in18.2 overs
61%Giants win
39%Warriorz win
Giants bat first
First innings166
Warriorz chase in17.3 overs
55%Warriorz win
45%Giants win
Too close to call: Sharjah's bowling against Gulf's batting
This one is too close to call, with Gulf Giants at 53% and Sharjah Warriorz at 47%. Sharjah are the stronger side on paper by about 5 runs, but the edge is lopsided: their bowling is rated 17.5 runs better than Gulf's, while their batting is 12.6 runs worse. Sharjah's XI totals 18.4 runs above average, Gulf's 13.6, so the paper gap is small and the win chances sit almost level.
Gulf Giants' top order averages 28 against left-arm finger spin since 2023, a third below their 42 against all bowling, where Full Member top sevens drop by a tenth. Sharjah have no left-arm finger spinner in our XI, so that figure does not decide this match; instead, the standout is Adil Rashid, whose 13 wickets at an economy of 6.93 in his last 10 T20 matches give Sharjah's attack its cutting edge.
What total is safe?
First inningsDefended
Under 15021%15 of 73
150–16952%13 of 25
170–18974%25 of 34
190–20969%11 of 16
210+83%5 of 6
The case for Warriorz
- Their bowling is rated 17.5 runs better than Gulf Giants', the biggest edge in the match.
- Adil Rashid (13 wickets at 6.93 in his last 10 T20 matches) and Mohammad Nabi (15 wickets at 7.69) lead a strong attack.
- Sikandar Raza and George Linde give them two all-rounders rated above average with both bat and ball.
Bowling standout
The case for Giants
- Their batting is rated 12.6 runs better than Sharjah's, with Jos Buttler, Heinrich Klaasen and Rahmanullah Gurbaz all in form.
- Buttler has 400 runs at a strike rate of 178.6 in his last 10 T20 matches, and Klaasen 295 at 164.8.
- Gurbaz has 361 runs at a strike rate of 188 in his last 10 T20 matches, giving them a powerful top three.
Batting standouts
Jos Buttler
400 runs, SR 179, 25 sixes in the last 10. Rated +4.3 runs a game with the bat.
Buttler has 400 runs at a strike rate of 178.6 in his last 10 T20 matches, and his batting rating of 4.3 runs better than an average top-order player is the highest in either XI.
Heinrich Klaasen
295 runs, SR 165, 15 sixes in the last 10. Rated +4.1 runs a game with the bat.
Klaasen has 295 runs at a strike rate of 164.8 in his last 10 T20 matches, and his batting rating of 4.1 runs better than an average middle-order player underlines his threat.
Bowling weaknesses
Shamar Joseph
6 wkts, econ 11.85 in the last 10. Rated −1.9 runs a game with the ball.
Joseph has 6 wickets at an economy of 11.85 in his last 10 T20 matches, and his bowling rating is 1.9 runs worse than an average bowler, the weakest in Gulf's attack.
Matiullah Khan
11 wkts, econ 8.86 in the last 10. Rated −1.7 runs a game with the ball.
Matiullah has 11 wickets at an economy of 8.86 in his last 10 T20 matches, and his bowling rating is 1.7 runs worse than an average bowler, adding to Gulf's bowling concerns.