Gulf Giants vs MI Emirates: Head to Head Record and Results
Gulf Giants and MI Emirates have met 10 times in the ILT20 since 2023, including 2 playoff matches. Here is every result, the leading run scorers and wicket takers in these games, and the next meeting once the 2026 fixtures are out.
Gulf Giants v MI Emirates in ILT20 2026
The 2026 fixtures have not been released. When they are, each meeting's date, start time and ground appear here, and the live score while it is being played.
Every Gulf Giants vs MI Emirates Match
| Date | Match and ground | Result | Scorecard |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Dec 20252025-26 | League, Match 26Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi |  MI Emirates won by 8 wicketsGulf Giants 141/6 (20) · MI Emirates 142/2 (16.3) | Scorecard |
| 4 Dec 20252025-26 | League, Match 3Dubai International Stadium |  Gulf Giants won by 6 wicketsMI Emirates 163/6 (20) · Gulf Giants 164/4 (14.4) | Scorecard |
| 31 Jan 20252025 | League, Match 26Dubai International Stadium | MI Emirates won by 5 wicketsGulf Giants 173/6 (20) · MI Emirates 174/5 (19.1) | Scorecard |
| 25 Jan 20252025 | League, Match 19Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi | Gulf Giants won by 2 wicketsMI Emirates 151/6 (20) · Gulf Giants 152/8 (20) | Scorecard |
| 14 Feb 20242024 | Qualifier 1Dubai International Stadium | MI Emirates won by 45 runsMI Emirates 163/7 (20) · Gulf Giants 118 (18.2) | Scorecard |
| 8 Feb 20242024 | League, Match 26Dubai International Stadium | Gulf Giants won by 5 runsGulf Giants 158/7 (20) · MI Emirates 153/7 (20) | Scorecard |
| 21 Jan 20242024 | League, Match 4Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi | MI Emirates won by 18 runsMI Emirates 179/5 (20) · Gulf Giants 161/9 (20) | Scorecard |
| 10 Feb 20232023 | Qualifier 2Dubai International Stadium | Gulf Giants won by 4 wicketsMI Emirates 167/5 (20) · Gulf Giants 168/6 (18.1) | Scorecard |
| 1 Feb 20232023 | League, Match 24Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi | Gulf Giants won by 5 wicketsMI Emirates 139 (19.5) · Gulf Giants 143/5 (20) | Scorecard |
| 27 Jan 20232023 | League, Match 18Dubai International Stadium | Match abandoned without a ball bowled | Scorecard |
MI Emirates won by 8 wicketsGG 141/6 · MIE 142/2 · Zayed Cricket Stadium
4 Dec 2025League, Match 3Gulf Giants won by 6 wicketsMIE 163/6 · GG 164/4 · Dubai International Stadium
31 Jan 2025League, Match 26MI Emirates won by 5 wicketsGG 173/6 · MIE 174/5 · Dubai International Stadium
25 Jan 2025League, Match 19Gulf Giants won by 2 wicketsMIE 151/6 · GG 152/8 · Zayed Cricket Stadium
14 Feb 2024Qualifier 1MI Emirates won by 45 runsMIE 163/7 · GG 118 · Dubai International Stadium
8 Feb 2024League, Match 26Gulf Giants won by 5 runsGG 158/7 · MIE 153/7 · Dubai International Stadium
21 Jan 2024League, Match 4MI Emirates won by 18 runsMIE 179/5 · GG 161/9 · Zayed Cricket Stadium
10 Feb 2023Qualifier 2Gulf Giants won by 4 wicketsMIE 167/5 · GG 168/6 · Dubai International Stadium
1 Feb 2023League, Match 24Gulf Giants won by 5 wicketsMIE 139 · GG 143/5 · Zayed Cricket Stadium
27 Jan 2023League, Match 18Match abandoned without a ball bowledDubai International Stadium
Results by Season
The scores show Gulf Giants wins first. Playoff meetings: Qualifier 2 2023 (Gulf Giants won by 4 wickets); Qualifier 1 2024 (MI Emirates won by 45 runs).
Most Runs in Gulf Giants vs MI Emirates Matches
| # | Player | M | Runs | HS | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nicholas PooranMI Emirates | 8 | 339 | 69* | 140.1 |
| 2 | James VinceGulf Giants | 8 | 310 | 86 | 139.6 |
| 3 | Kieron PollardMI Emirates | 7 | 227 | 57* | 157.6 |
| 4 | Muhammad WaseemMI Emirates | 9 | 196 | 59* | 126.5 |
| 5 | Tom BantonGulf Giants, MI Emirates | 5 | 118 | 56 | 113.5 |
| 6 | Gerhard ErasmusGulf Giants | 6 | 89 | 37 | 115.6 |
Most Wickets in Gulf Giants vs MI Emirates Matches
| # | Player | M | Wkts | Best | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fazalhaq FarooqiMI Emirates | 7 | 13 | 4/25 | 8.33 |
| 2 | Chris JordanGulf Giants | 6 | 10 | 3/12 | 8.48 |
| 3 | Waqar SalamkheilMI Emirates | 5 | 7 | 3/19 | 7.31 |
| 4= | Blessing MuzarabaniGulf Giants | 4 | 5 | 2/34 | 6.27 |
| 4= | Daniel WorrallGulf Giants | 3 | 5 | 3/15 | 6.30 |
Gulf Giants vs MI Emirates Records
MI Emirates21 Jan 2024, Zayed Cricket StadiumGulf Giants14 Feb 2024, Dubai International StadiumMI Emirates14 Feb 2024Gulf GiantsWon by 5 runs, 8 Feb 2024Where They Have Played
| Ground | Matches | Gulf Giants won | MI Emirates won |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dubai International Stadium | 6 | 3 | 2 |
| Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi | 4 | 2 | 2 |
Players to Watch in 2026
Players in the 2026 squads with the best records in this matchup.
Gulf Giants
- Azmatullah Omarzai53 runs and 3 wickets in 2 matches
- David Wiese4 wickets in 2 matches
- Blessing Muzarabani5 wickets in 4 matches
MI Emirates
- Nicholas Pooran339 runs in 8 matches, the most runs
- Fazalhaq Farooqi13 wickets in 7 matches, the most wickets
- Muhammad Waseem196 runs in 9 matches
Switched sides: Chris Jordan scored 51 runs and took 10 wickets for Gulf Giants in this matchup and is in the MI Emirates squad for 2026.
Switched sides: Alzarri Joseph took 3 wickets for MI Emirates in this matchup and is in the Gulf Giants squad for 2026.
Gulf Giants vs MI Emirates Questions
Who has won more matches between Gulf Giants and MI Emirates?
Gulf Giants. They have won 5 of the 10 ILT20 matches between the teams, and MI Emirates have won 4. 1 ended with no result.
Who won the last Gulf Giants vs MI Emirates match?
The last meeting was Match 26 of ILT20 2025-26, on 23 December 2025 at Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi: MI Emirates won by 8 wickets.
Have Gulf Giants and MI Emirates met in an ILT20 final?
Not yet. They have met 2 times in the playoffs, but never in a final.
Who has scored the most runs in Gulf Giants vs MI Emirates matches?
Nicholas Pooran, with 339 runs in 8 matches for MI Emirates.
Who has taken the most wickets in Gulf Giants vs MI Emirates matches?
Fazalhaq Farooqi, with 13 wickets in 7 matches for MI Emirates.
When do Gulf Giants play MI Emirates in ILT20 2026?
The 2026 fixtures have not been released yet. Each meeting is added here as soon as the league publishes the schedule.