ILT20 Match Prediction | International League T20 2025 | Dubai Capitals vs Sharjah Warriorz | Match 23 | Jan 28 – Can SW get a win against DC?

DC vs SW Match Analysis

Dubai Capitals and Sharjah Warriors will play each other in the IL T20 2025 23rd Match on January 28, 2025, at 08:30 PM BST at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. Dubai Capitals, riding high on three consecutive victories, will be eager to secure their spot in the playoffs of the competition. Meanwhile, Sharjah Warriorz will be determined to break their winless run against Dubai Capitals.

DC vs SW Team Preview & Squads

Dubai Capitals 

Dubai Capitals will count on their batting lineup, featuring wicket-keeper Shai Hope, Adam Rossington, Gulbadin Naib, captain Sikandar Raza, Dasun Shanaka, and Rovman Powell, to deliver the majority of the runs.

In their previous match, Gulbadin Naib stood out with an exceptional knock, scoring 80 runs off 47 balls, including four boundaries and five sixes. He received solid support from Shai Hope, who remained unbeaten with 74 runs off 53 balls, featuring nine boundaries and a six.

On the bowling front, DC will rely on Obed McCoy, Scott Kuggeleijn, Sikandar Raza, Dushmantha Chameera, and Zahir Khan to provide crucial breakthroughs. In the last game, off-spinner Sikandar Raza was the standout bowler, delivering impressive figures of 2 for 24 in his four-over spell.

Dubai Capitals Squads

Dubai Capitals

David Warner, Sam Billings, Joe Burns, Ben Dunk, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Shai Hope, Khalid Shah, Najibullah Zadran, Rovman Powell, Adam Rossington, Joe Weatherley, Gulbadin Naib, Scott Kuggeleijn, Brandon McMullen, Dasun Shanaka, Sharafuddin Ashraf, Sikandar Raza, Akif Raja, Dushmantha Chameera, Obed McCoy, Garuka Sanketh, Olly Stone, Jeffrey Vandersay, Zahir Khan, Ayman Ahamed, Farhan Khan, Haider Ali, Shahrukh Ahmed, Zeeshan Naseer. 

Sharjah Warriorz 

Sharjah Warriors will depend on their batting lineup, including Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Johnson Charles, Jason Roy, Avishka Fernando, and wicket-keeper Tim Seifert, to contribute the bulk of the runs.

In their previous match, Jason Roy led the charge with a solid 44 off 30 balls, featuring six boundaries. Earlier in the innings, Johnson Charles chipped in with a quick 30 off 19 balls, including four boundaries and a six, while Tom Kohler-Cadmore contributed 29 runs off 25 balls with four fours.

On the bowling front, SW will rely on Adam Milne, Adam Zampa, Tim Southee, Ashton Agar, and Rohan Mustafa to provide crucial breakthroughs. In the last game, captain Tim Southee and leg-spinner Adam Zampa delivered effective spells, picking up one wicket each.

Sharjah Warriorz Squads

Sharjah Warriors

Kusal Mendis, Gus Atkinson, Daniel Sams, Virandeep Singh, Junaid Siddique, Adil Rashid, Tim Southee, Rohan Mustafa, Harmeet Singh, Ashton Agar, Jason Roy, Matthew Wade, Avishka Fernando, Tim Seifert, Adam Milne, Peter Hatzoglou, Dilshan Madushanka, Traveen Mathew, Johnson Charles, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Keemo Paul, Luke Wells, Ethan D’Souza, Adam Zampa, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Muhammad Jawadullah.

Dubai Capitals vs Sharjah Warriorz outfield report 

Dubai International Cricket Stadium

For chasing teams, Dubai International Cricket Stadium has proven to be an excellent site. This season, the team batting second has won six of the nine games played in Dubai. Clear skies and a light breeze are expected for the game on Tuesday. Over the last three completed International League games, the average first-inning score at Dubai International Cricket Stadium has been approximately 130 runs.  

DC vs SW Head-to-Head Stats of Last 5 Matches 

In their last 3 matches, the SW won all of them.

Dubai Capitals vs Sharjah Warriorz Prediction 

Cricket analysts predict that the Dubai Capitals have a 63% chance of winning.

Disclaimer: This cricket prediction is based on the author’s insights and analysis. Readers should consider the points discussed and draw their own conclusions.