We are in the Final phase of the ILT20 League stage, and Dubai Capitals are set to take on Sharjah Warriorz at the Dubai International Stadium on 24th December. When these two teams last met, the Capitals delivered a bol all-round performance, dominating with both bat and ball to secure a 63-run victory over the Warriorz.
Sharjah Warriorz will aim to end their campaign with a healthy win, as their qualification hopes are nearly over. Dubai Capitals, on the other hand, will look forward to carrying the momentum from their previous win and strength their chances of sealing a playoff spot with another victory.
DCP vs SWR ILT20 Match Preview
The Dubai International Stadium offers a balanced surface, with some assistance for bowlers early before settling into a good batting track, while dew can play a role later in the game.
With Dubai Capitals banking on their form and momentum, and Sharjah Warriorz aiming to make early inroads and end their season on a positive note, it’s going to be a competitive contest.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Match | Dubai Capitals vs Sharjah Warriors |
| Date | 24 December 2026 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai |
| Tournament | International League T20 2025-26 |
Pitch Report
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch type | Batting Friendly pitch, gets slow as the game progresses, and assists with some early bounce |
| Average score | Average 1st innings score: 150Average 2nd innings score: 145 |
| Favors | Batsman and bowlers, in the middle overs, spinners can affect the game. |
| Surface | Dry and flat surface |
| Toss factor | Teams prefer chasing due to the dew factor in the second innings |
Weather Report
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 26-19 °C, decreases around nightime |
| Humidity | 56% |
| Wind speed | 10-20 KM/H |
| Rain Chance | No chances of rain |
| Dew factor | Dew comes in 2nd innings and affects bowling as well as batting |
Toss Prediction
At this venue, chasing teams have a slight edge in T20 cricket — 46 out of 89 matches (51.69%) were won by teams batting second, compared to 43 wins (48.31%) for teams batting first. Additionally, teams winning the toss have gone on to win about 57.30% of games, indicating that the toss decision matters in this context. Therefore, the toss winner is more likely to choose to bowl first and chase, given the historical success of sides batting second at this ground.
Injury Updates
No major injuries reported. Both teams will be playing their strongest XI.
DCP vs SWR Predicted XI
Dubai Capitals: JL du Plooy, Rovman Powell, Shayan Jahangir (wk), Jordan Cox, DJ Willey, James Neesham, Mohammad Nabi, D Shanaka (C), H Ali-I, Muhammad Jawad Ullah, Mustafizur Rahman, Sediqullah Atal
Sharjah Warriorz: Johnson Charles, T Kohler-Cadmore, TB Abell, James Rew (wk), Sikandar Raza (C), Dwaine Pretorius, Harmeet Singh, Ethan Dsouza, Taskin Ahmed, Wasim Akram, M Theekshana
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DCP vs SWR Head-to-Head Records
In ILT20 head-to-head clashes, Sharjah Warriorz have largely dominated Dubai Capitals over the years, winning 5 of the first 6 encounters between the two sides. However, Dubai Capitals finally turned the tables in their most recent meeting, registering their first-ever win over Sharjah Warriorz with a commanding 63-run victory, adding fresh intensity to this matchup.
Last Five Matches:
- 19 Dec 2025 — Dubai International Stadium, Dubai: Dubai Capitals won by 63 runs (DCP 180/6 vs SWR 117 all out) — first win for DCP vs SWR.
- 28 Jan 2025 — Dubai International Stadium, Dubai: Sharjah Warriorz won by 9 wickets (DCP 131/9 vs SWR 135/1).
- 17 Jan 2025 — Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah: Sharjah Warriorz won by 5 wickets (DCP 201/5 vs SWR 202/5).
- 29 Jan 2024 — Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah: Sharjah Warriorz won by 9 wickets (DCP 104 vs SWR 105/1).
- 22 Jan 2024 — Dubai International Stadium, Dubai: Sharjah Warriorz won by 5 wickets (DCP 170/7 vs SWR 171/5).
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Top Picks For The Match
| Player | Reason |
|---|---|
| Rovman Powell (DCP) | Leading run-scorer for Capitals this season with 243 runs at 48.60 and a strike rate of 158 |
| Waqar Salamkheil (DCP) | Top bowler for Capitals with 15 wickets at 15.7 average |
| Sediqullah Atal (DCP) | Key contributor vs SWR recently, with 66 runs off 44 in their last meeting |
| James Rew (SWR) | One of SWR’s most consistent batters with 152 runs at 50.66 avg |
| Adil Rashid (SWR) | Leading wicket-taker for SWR this season with 11 scalps at 18+ average |
| Sikandar Raza(SWR) | Experienced all-rounder with 163 runs + 7 wickets, brings balance to batting and bowling for Warriorz. |
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