The next match between Abu Dhabi Knights Riders and Sharjah Warriors at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium promises to be an exciting competition in the International T20 League (ILT20) 2025.
The Knight Riders, with explosive talents like Andre Russell and Sunil NarineThey look to build on their home field advantage after a strong previous season in which they made the playoffs. They will depend on key actors such as michael pepper and Gudakesh Movement to deliver impactful performances.
On the other hand, the Warriors aim to build on last season’s mixed results, where they finished third in the points table. With a balanced squad that includes stars like Tim Southee and Where in MendiThey are eager to secure a vital victory. Both teams have the firepower and strategic depth to make this matchup exciting, and fans can expect a close battle as they compete for early dominance of the tournament.
Match Details: ILT20 2025, ADKR vs SWR
- Date and time: January 15, 02:30 pm GMT/ 08:00 pm IST/ 06:30 pm local
- Event: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
Sheikh Zayed Stadium Field Report
The pitch at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi is known for being balanced and offering something for both batsmen and bowlers. It usually provides good pace and bounce, making it conducive to batting, especially in the initial overs. However, as the match progresses, the spinners can find help, especially in the middle overs. Dew can also play an important role in the second innings, making things easier for the chasing team. Teams that win the toss may prefer to bat first to set a challenging total, but the chasing teams have historically performed well under the lights. Overall, fans can expect an interesting contest with opportunities for both sides to showcase their skills on this versatile surface.
ADKR vs SWR Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Window holders: Where in Mendis, Phil Salt
- Hitters: Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Jason Roy, Tom Kohler-Cadmore
- All terrain: Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, Jason Holder, Kyle Mayers
- Bowlers: Tim Southee and Adam Milne
ADKR vs SWR Dream11 Captain and Vice-Captain Prediction:
- Option 1: Sunil Narine (c), Tim Southee (vc)
- Option 2: Tom Kohler-Cadmore (c), Andre Russell (vc)
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ADKR vs SWR Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Rohan Mustafa, Alishan Sharafu, David Willey, Johnson Charles
ADKR vs SWR Dream11 Team for today’s match (January 15, 14:30 GMT):
Squads:
Abu Dhabi Knights Riders: Aditya Shetty, Ali Khan, Alishan Sharafu, Andre Russell, Andries Gous, Charith Asalanka, David Willey, Joe Clarke, Laurie Evans, Michael Pepper, Sunil Narine, Gudakesh Motie, Ibrar Ahmad, Jason Holder, Kyle Mayers, Phil Salt, Roston Chase , Shahid Iqbal Bhutta, Sufiyan Muqeem, Terrance Hinds, Vijayakanth Vijayakanth
Sharjah Warriors: Dilshan Madushanka, Johnson Charles, Junaid Siddique, Muhammad Jawadullah, Kusal Mendis, Luke Wells, Peter Hatzoglou, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Tim Southee, Adam Milne, Adil Rashid, Ashton Agar, Avishka Fernando, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Daniel Sams, Ethan D’ Souza, Harmeet Singh, Jason Roy, Karim Janat, Keemo Paul, Matthew Wade, Rohan Mustafa, Tim Seifert, Traveen Mathew, Virandeep Singh