Abu Dhabi Knight Riders have had a disappointing start to ILT20 2025-26. Jason Holder’s side beat Sharjah Warriorz in their opening game but then lost three consecutive matches. After four games they sit fifth with two points and a net run rate of –1.383, and need a quick turnaround on home soil.
Dubai Capitals, captained by Dasun Shanaka, have played three matches with one win and two defeats, and take the field after a victory that should lift confidence. Their expected XI features Jordan Cox, Rovman Powell, David Willey and Toby Albert, with Waqar Salamkheil and Mustafizur Rahman leading the bowling.
The Knight Riders’ likely line-up has plenty of quality, with Alex Hales, Phil Salt, Liam Livingstone, Sherfane Rutherford, Sunil Narine and Holder himself. The question is whether it can deliver together. With dew likely to help chasing sides and form favouring the Capitals, our preview picks Dubai.