In Match 28 of the DP World ILT20 2025-26 season, the table-toppers Desert Vipers face off against the backmarkers Sharjah Warriorz at the iconic Sharjah Cricket Stadium.
The Vipers have been in dominant form, securing seven wins from their nine outings so far, and they’ll be keen to lock in that top spot with momentum heading into the playoffs. On the other side, the Warriorz have had a rough ride this season, being at the bottom and in desperate need of a victory to get some pride and finish strong.
Home advantage at Sharjah could spark something for the Warriorz, but the Vipers’ consistency makes them the team to beat. It promises to be an intriguing clash with plenty on the line—let’s dive into the full preview and match predictions.
SWR vs DV ILT20 Match Preview
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Match | Sharjah Warriors vs Desert Vipers |
| Date | 26 December 2026 |
| Time | 8:00 PM IST |
| Venue | Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah |
| Tournament | ILT20 2025-26 |
Pitch Report
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Type | Batting-friendly surface with short boundaries |
| Average Score | 173 runs |
| Favours | Teams batting second |
| Surface | Flat pitch with true bounce |
| Wicket Distribution | Pacers get early help, spinners effective in middle overs |
| Toss Factor | Favors the team bowling first |
Weather Report
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 19-16 °C, decreases around nightime |
| Humidity | 50-80% |
| 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 Sharjah Cricket Stadium in the ongoing ILT20 2025-26 season, chasing teams have dominated, winning all completed matches played here so far due to the significant dew factor in evening games, which makes bowling second difficult as the ball gets slippery. Captains winning the toss have overwhelmingly preferred to bowl first to exploit this advantage and chase under lights on the flat, high-scoring pitch. Expect the same trend in tonight’s clash—toss winner likely to field first.
Injury Updates
No major injuries reported. Both teams will be playing their strongest XI.
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SWR vs DV Head-to-Head Records
Desert Vipers have clearly dominated Sharjah Warriorz in ILT20, winning 5 of their 6 meetings, while Sharjah has managed just 1 win, giving the Vipers an 86% head-to-head success rate.
Last 6 Matches:
- 20 Dec 2025 – Sharjah Cricket Stadium: Desert Vipers won by 4 wickets (91-6 chasing 90)
- 22 Jan 2025 – Dubai International Cricket Stadium: Desert Vipers won by 10 wickets (95/0 chasing 91).
- 25 Jan 2025 – Sharjah Cricket Stadium: Desert Vipers won by 8 wickets (152/2 chasing 151/8).
- 07 Feb 2025 – Sharjah Cricket Stadium (Qualifier 2): Desert Vipers won by 7 wickets (165/3 chasing 162/7).
- 11 Feb 2024 – Sharjah Cricket Stadium: Desert Vipers won by 6 wickets.
- 28 Jan 2024 – Sharjah Cricket Stadium: Sharjah Warriorz won by 7 runs.
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Top Picks For The Match
| Player | Reason |
|---|---|
| Max Holden (Desert Vipers) | Leading run-scorer for Vipers with 224 runs in 7 innings at an average of 37.33 |
| David Payne(Desert Vipers) | 3/14 in Match 22 vs SWR (Player of the Match, restricted SWR to 90); multiple impactful spells, including 7 wickets in limited games earlier in the season. |
| Sam Curran (Desert Vipers) | 219 runs in 7 innings; scored crucial 37 in recent win vs SWR (Match 22) and 54* in earlier victory |
| James Rew (Sharjah Warriorz) | Top scorer for Warriorz this season, 110 runs in 3 games at 55 average |
| Adil Rashed(Sharjah Warriorz) | Leading wicket-taker for SWR (15 wickets in tournament, economical spells like 1/16 in Match 22) |
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