Sharjah Warriorz vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders Prediction & Preview – ILT20 2nd Match

Sharjah Warriorz and Abu Dhabi Knight Riders meet in Sharjah in the ILT20 2025-26. For the Warriorz, the batting runs through Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Johnson Charles, Tom Abell, Sikandar Raza and Dinesh Karthik. Kohler-Cadmore topped last season’s run charts with 388 runs in 10 innings at a strike rate of 139.06, giving his side strong starts.

Their bowling hopes lie with Tim Southee, Adil Rashid, Dwaine Pretorius, Harmeet Singh and Nathan Sowter. Southee led the attack last season, taking 10 wickets in 12 matches at an economy of 8.70.

The Knight Riders will look to Alex Hales, Alishan Sharafu, Michael-Kyle Pepper, Andre Russell and Sunil Narine for runs. Sharafu was consistent last season with 220 runs in nine innings at a strike rate of 129.41. Their attack is led by Olly Stone, Narine, Jason Holder, Russell, Ibrar Ahmed and Mayank Chaudhary. Holder was the standout bowler last year, finishing as leading wicket-taker for the side with 17 wickets in 10 matches at an economy of 7.82, making him a reliable threat in the middle overs.

Probable playing XI

Pitch report

Sharjah is known as a batter-friendly venue in limited-overs cricket. The pitch is generally flat and the boundaries relatively short, so batters can score freely once set. Pacers may find some seam or bounce early, but that fades, leaving spinners and bowlers with variations to control the middle overs. High scores are common, and sides that build partnerships and keep the scoring rate steady usually succeed. Teams chasing need to plan for dew or a slower surface later.

Weather

Mild, pleasant evening conditions are expected in Sharjah, with temperatures around 20–22°C and humidity of roughly 65–70%. December is generally dry, so rain is unlikely, although a light evening shower cannot be fully ruled out. A gentle breeze is expected.

Expected scores

• 1st innings: 170–185
• 2nd innings: 155–175

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