Dubai Capitals vs Sharjah Warriorz Prediction & Match Preview – ILT20 2025-26

Dubai Capitals host Sharjah Warriorz at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in the 27th match of ILT20 2025-26.

The Capitals’ season has been mixed, with four wins and four losses from eight matches. Led by Mohammad Nabi, they arrive with confidence after beating the Warriorz and Gulf Giants convincingly. Their probable XI features Shayan Jahangir, Sediqullah Atal, Leus du Plooy, Jordan Cox, James Neesham and David Willey, with Mustafizur Rahman, Waqar Salamkheil and Muhammad Jawadullah in the attack.

Sharjah are near the bottom of the table with three wins and five losses. After consecutive defeats they bounced back with a four-wicket win over Abu Dhabi Knight Riders. Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Johnson Charles, Sikandar Raza, Tom Abell and James Rew carry the batting, while Adil Rashid, Wasim Akram, Harmeet Singh and Taskin Ahmed lead the bowling.

Powerplay runs should set the tone, and dew may make chasing slightly easier if totals are not too high. A score near 170 should be competitive, and on form our preview picks the Capitals.

Probable playing XI

Pitch report

The pitch at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium usually offers a balanced contest. Fast bowlers get some seam movement and extra bounce under lights early on, but the surface settles into a true batting wicket with easier timing. Spinners come into play as the game goes on, helped by the dry surface and big square boundaries. Chasing teams often enjoy better conditions because dew makes the ball harder to grip.

Weather

The evening should be pleasant at around 22–24 °C with low humidity. Skies are likely to be clear to partly cloudy, with a light breeze and no rain expected.

Expected scores

• 1st innings: 160–175
• 2nd innings: 155–180

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