Dubai, Dec 5 (PTI) Gulf Giants began their campaign with a clinical six-wicket victory against the MI Emirates at the ILT20 here, breaking a six-match losing streak.

A swashbuckling knock of 81 runs in 42 balls from Pathum Nissanka and an all-round performance from Azmatullah Omarzai proved decisive for the Giants at the Dubai International Stadium on Thursday.

Apart from a 78-run partnership between Nicholas Pooran (46 off 39) and half-centurion Kieron Pollard (50 off 33), the Giants were potent with the ball.

Omarzai and Nuwan Thushara led with two-wicket hauls each. In contrast, four out of five bowlers for the MI Emirates conceded at more than 10 runs an over.

In the second innings, Chris Woakes gave the Giants an early jolt with the wickets of Rahmanullah Gurbaz (6 off 3) and Gerh

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