Gulf Giants Reign Supreme Against Dubai Capitals, Powering Up to the Top of the Table

In a battle between the first-ever DP World ILT20 champions and the defending champions, the Gulf Giants delivered a statement win, clinching their second straight victory with a confident four-wicket triumph over the Dubai Capitals at the Dubai International Stadium. The result lifts the Giants to the top of the table and reaffirms their early-season dominance.

Yet another clinical and commanding performance from the Giants’ Bowling Unit

The bowlers set up the match with discipline and clarity of plan, restricting the Capitals to 160 for 6. Azmatullah Omarzai, now the tournament’s highest wicket taker with five wickets in total, led the charge with 3 for 46, providing breakthroughs upfront and again at the death. The spin trio of Moeen Ali, Liam Dawson and Aayan Afzal Khan applied a decisive squeeze in the middle overs, conceding just 18 runs between overs 10 and 14. Dawson and Moeen were relentlessly tight, while Aayan struck with a crucial wicket in his only over, tilting momentum firmly in the Giants’ favour.

Pathum Nissanka and James Vince shine with the bat

Chasing 161, Pathum Nissanka produced another power-packed gem, scoring 67 off 31 and earning his second consecutive Player of the Match award. With this knock, he also climbed to the top of the run charts and claimed the Green Belt.

As the chase progressed, the Giants found stability through a composed James Vince, who came to bat at number 3 as impact substitute. His unbeaten 50, his eleventh ILT20 fifty and the most in the league, held the innings together. Impactful cameos from Tom Moores with 13 off 8 and Azmatullah with 14 off 12 ensured the asking rate never wavered.

A clinical and confident finish sealed the win with seven balls to spare, proving that the defending champions are firmly in control of their campaign.