MI Emirates vs Sharjah Warriorz Prediction & Match Preview – ILT20 14th Match
Match summary
ILT20 2025-26 preview of MI Emirates vs Sharjah Warriorz at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi: pitch and weather notes, squad names and expected scores.
Match details
| Match | MI Emirates vs Sharjah Warriorz, 14th Match |
|---|---|
| Series | International League T20 2025-26 |
| Date | 14 Dec 2025 |
| Venue | Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi |
| Status | Played |
| Our pick | MI Emirates |
| Toss pick | Sharjah Warriorz |
Matches in this series
Match preview
MI Emirates and Sharjah Warriorz meet in the 14th match of ILT20 2025-26 at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. The match falls in the early part of the league stage, when every result can shift the table, and both sides will want to build momentum.
MI Emirates have power and experience in a squad that includes Tom Banton, Kusal Perera, Muhammad Waseem, Romario Shepherd, Chris Woakes, Fazalhaq Farooqi and Shakib Al Hasan. Sharjah Warriorz are led by Tim Southee and can call on Johnson Charles, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Tim David, Sikandar Raza, Dinesh Karthik and Adil Rashid among others.
Conditions in Abu Dhabi should be good for cricket, with a balanced pitch and a mild evening. Our preview expects the middle overs and the death overs to decide the game rather than sheer power-hitting, and gives MI Emirates a slight edge.
Sheikh Zayed Stadium usually offers a balanced contest. Pacers get some bounce and movement in the first few overs, then the surface settles and favours stroke-play, with a smooth outfield giving value for shots. Spinners do not extract dramatic turn but can control the middle overs. Teams tend to be comfortable chasing unless the pitch slows later on.
Pleasant conditions are expected at about 6:30 pm local time, with temperatures of 23 to 25°C and clear to partly cloudy skies. Rain is very unlikely, winds should be light to moderate, and some dew later in the evening could help the chasing side.
Expected scores
| Innings | Predicted | Actual |
|---|---|---|
| First innings | 155–170 | – |
| Second innings | 145–160 | – |
MI Emirates
MI Emirates have the more settled batting group of the two and play at Sheikh Zayed Stadium.
Toss pick: Sharjah Warriorz
FAQ
Where is MI Emirates vs Sharjah Warriorz being played?
The 14th match of ILT20 2025-26 takes place at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi.
What is a competitive total at this venue?
Our preview suggests around 165 should be competitive, with first-innings totals likely between 155 and 170.
Which players feature in the squads?
MI Emirates have players such as Tom Banton, Fazalhaq Farooqi and Chris Woakes, while Sharjah Warriorz include Tim Southee, Johnson Charles, Sikandar Raza and Adil Rashid.
Probable XIs
Expected line-ups from our preview. c = captain, wk = wicketkeeper.
Line-ups not available yet.
Head-to-head
Earlier meetings of MI Emirates and Sharjah Warriorz that we covered.