Gulf Giants is the franchise of International League T20 and is known as DP World ILT20. Gulf Giants is the winner of 1st title of ILT20 2023. It’s a UAE-based franchise and takes part in the 1st edition of the league. Adani Sports Line owns Giants. He was the captain of the 1st edition and won the title for their team.
Gulf Giants Team Captain
James Vince is the captain of 2024. He was also the captain in 2023 and won the title for their team. So, the team owner and head coach decided to go with his captaincy.
Gulf Giants Team Squad 2025
The squad of GG is competitive and has a good combination of batsmen, bowlers, and all-rounders. They have a good team to defend the title.
The squad of Gulf Giants is given below:
- James Vince (C)
- Aayan Afzal Khan
- Carlos Brathwaite
- Chris Jordan
- Chris Lynn
- Dominic Drakes
- Gerhard Erasmus
- Jamie Overton
- Jamie Smith
- Jordan Cox
- Karim Janat
- Mujeeb-ur-Rahman
- Rehan Ahmad
- Richard Gleeson
- Sanchit Sharma
- Saurabh Netravalkar
- Shimron Hetmyer
GG Schedule 2025
The Gulf Giants schedule 2025 with timetables and venues will be updated after the announcement.
| Match | Time | Date | Stadium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gulf Giants vs Sharjah Warriors | 7:30 PM | Sunday, 12 January | Sharjah |
| Gulf Giants vs Desert Vipers | 8:00 PM | Tuesday, 14 January | Abu Dhabi |
| Gulf Giants vs Dubai Capitals | 7:30 PM | Saturday, 18 January | Dubai |
| Gulf Giants vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders | 7:30 PM | Sunday, 19 January | Dubai |
| Gulf Giants vs Dubai Capitals | 8:00 PM | Thursday, 23 January | Sharjah |
| Gulf Giants vs MI Emirates | 7:30 PM | Saturday, 25 January | Abu Dhabi |
| Gulf Giants vs Sharjah Warriorz | 7:30 PM | Sunday, 26 January | Dubai |
| Gulf Giants vs Desert Vipers | 8:00 PM | Wednesday, 29 January | Dubai |
| Gulf Giants vs MI Emirates | 8:00 PM | Friday, 31 January | Dubai |
| Gulf Giants vs Abu Dhabi Night Riders | 7:30 PM | Saturday, 01 February | Dubai |
Gulf Giants Team Logo
Anthem
The GG Anthem 2025 has yet to be recorded. It will be updated after the official launch by the franchise.
Management And Coaching Staff
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Adani Sportsline | Owner |
| Andy Flower | Head Coach |
| TBA | Batting Coach |
| TBA | Bowling Coach |
| TBA | Fielding Coach |
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Conclusion
The 2025 victory under the captaincy of James Vince marked a triumphant start to their journey. With a balanced squad featuring a blend of skilled batters, bowlers, and all-rounders, the Giants are ambitious to leave their mark once again. Under the ownership of Adani Sports Line and the expert guidance of head coach Andy Flower, the franchise is set to navigate the challenges of the upcoming season.