Sharjah Warriorz (SWR) lock horns with Dubai Capitals (DCP) in match No. 20 of the ongoing International League T20 (ILT20) 2025-26 at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium in Sharjah on Friday, December 19.
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Raza-led Sharjah Warriorz have won two matches out of the five they have played so far. They have won their last two games in the league after starting with a hat-trick of defeats. In their most recent fixture, the Warriorz defeated the Gulf Giants by 11 runs.
Meanwhile, Dubai Capitals have only two wins and four defeats to show for their efforts this season. Dasun Shanaka's men find themselves at No. 4 on the points table. In their last match, the Capitals defeated MI Emirates by seven runs.
Match Details
| Match | Sharjah Warriorz vs Dubai Capitals, Match 20, ILT20 2025-26 |
| Date and Time (IST) | Friday, December 19; 8:00 PM |
| Venue | Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah |
| Broadcast and Live-Streaming Details | Zee Network Channels and Zee5 (App and Website) |
Sharjah Cricket Stadium - Pitch Report
Four matches have been played at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium in ILT20 2025-26. The average first-innings score has been around 191. Three out of the four matches have been won by teams batting first. The venue has been sensational for batters, and the bowlers will have to execute their plans to a tee.
SWR vs DCP Head to Head Record in T20Is
| Matches Played | 4 |
| SWR Won | 4 |
| DCP Won | 0 |
| Tied / No Results | - |
| First-ever fixture | January 22, 2024 |
| Most-recent fixture | January 28, 2025 |
SWR vs DCP Predicted Playing XIs
Sharjah Warriorz (SWR):
Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Johnson Charles, Sikandar Raza (C), James Rew (WK), Tom Abell, Dwaine Pretorius, Adil Rashid, Ethan D'Souza, Harmeet Singh, Taskin Ahmed, Wasim Akram.
Impact Player: Matheesha Pathirana
Dubai Capitals (DCP):
Leus du Plooy, Shayan Jahangir (WK), Jordan Cox, Rovman Powell, Dasun Shanaka (C), James Neesham, Mohammad Nabi, David Willey, Haider Ali, Mustafizur Rahman, Jawadullah.
Impact Player: Waqar Salamkheil
SWR vs DCP Probable Best Performers
Probable Best Batter — Shayan Jahangir
The USA batter, Shayan Jahangir, has been in fine form this season. In six matches, he has scored 185 runs at an average of 30.83 and a strike rate of 145.67. The 30-year-old will be the batter to watch out for on Friday.
Probable Best Bowler — Waqar Salamkheil
Waqar Salamkheil is the leading wicket-taker in this edition of the ILT20. In six matches, he has accounted for 12 wickets at an average of 15.33 and has a strike rate of 11.75. He has picked up wickets in the middle overs as well as in the death.
