ADKR vs SW Match Prediction : 25th Match, International League T20, 2025-26
ADKR vs SW Win Probability
55%
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders
45%
Sharjah Warriors
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders To Win, 1.65
Knight Riders have won four of their last six meetings with Sharjah Warriorz
A defeat here would leave ADKR on the brink of elimination, so expect maximum intensity and aggressive use of their star allrounders
Sharjah’s bowling has been inconsistent all season, often leaking runs at both ends of the innings and struggling to close out tight games
ADKR vs SW Betting Tips
Tom Kohler-Cadmore to score Under 20.5 runs
Tom Kohler‑Cadmore comes into this clash badly out of touch, averaging under 19 across seven innings this season and clearing the 21‑run mark only twice. His historical numbers against Abu Dhabi Knight Riders are equally underwhelming, with an average below 20 in seven outings, suggesting he struggles to convert starts against this attack. For punters, this combination of poor current form and a negative match‑up profile makes the Under 20.5 line an attractive fade.
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders total runs before fall of 1st wicket - Under 22.5
Alex Hales and Phil Salt are a high‑ceiling opening duo on paper, but as a partnership they have misfired too often this season. The pair has failed to take the team beyond 22 runs before the first wicket in four of eight matches, with Salt in particular vulnerable to the new ball and averaging under 20. Given their inconsistency and the pressure of a must‑win scenario, another stuttering start for ADKR is a realistic outcome, bringing the Under 22.5 partnership line firmly into play.
Team form (Last 5 matches)
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders
Sharjah Warriors
The Abu Dhabi Knight Riders face the Sharjah Warriorz in a high‑stakes bottom‑of‑the‑table showdown at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, with both sides desperate to keep their ILT20 campaigns alive. With more proven match‑winners, greater depth in the allrounder department and a slightly better recent record in this rivalry, ADKR look the more reliable side to side with in the outright market.
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Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Sharjah Warriors Head-to-Head Record
These sides have met seven times in all T20 competitions, with Abu Dhabi Knight Riders holding a slender advantage thanks to four wins compared to three for Sharjah Warriorz.
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Sharjah Warriors Live-streaming and Broadcast
Here is the broadcast and streaming information for the ILT20 (International League T20)
USA:Â Willow TV.
India: Zee Network (TV) and ZEE5 (Live Streaming).
Pakistan: Tapmad (Streaming), A Sports, and Geo Super (TV).
Bangladesh: T Sports (TV and App) and Toffee.
UAE: DP World ILT20 Official YouTube (likely), Cricbuzz, Starzplay, Abu Dhabi TV, and Dubai TV.
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ADKR vs SW Team Previews
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders have endured a frustratingly inconsistent season, winning just two of their eight matches and sitting fifth in the standings. They now find themselves in must‑win territory, needing a strong finish and improved net run rate to stay in the playoff conversation.
Batting has been the main culprit. The opening pair of Alex Hales and Phil Salt has the firepower to dominate Powerplays, but too many innings have started with early wickets or low‑tempo starts. Salt, in particular, has struggled against the new ball, averaging under 20 in seven innings, which has exposed a middle order light on specialist batters.
ADKR lean heavily on their allrounders – Andre Russell, Liam Livingstone and Sherfane Rutherford – to repair innings and provide late acceleration, but they often come in with too much to do.
With the ball, the seamers have carried the attack. Ajay Kumar has been the standout, leading the wicket charts for ADKR and consistently striking through the middle overs. Jason Holder and Russell provide strong support with their experience and variations.
Spin, however, has been a major concern: Sunil Narine has managed only three wickets in eight appearances, while Piyush Chawla has gone at almost nine an over, leaving Knight Riders without the control they usually expect through the middle.
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders Expected Playing 11
Alex Hales, Phil Salt (wk), Alishan Sharafu, Liam Livingstone, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Jason Holder (c), Sherfane Rutherford, Brandon McMullen, Piyush Chawla, Ajay Kumar.
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Sharjah Warriors
Sharjah Warriorz arrive in Abu Dhabi on the back of consecutive defeats and currently occupy the bottom rung of the table, compounded by the worst net run rate in the league. Their margin for error is minimal, and another loss here would all but end their campaign.
The opening pair of Johnson Charles and Tom Kohler‑Cadmore has not delivered the consistent platforms Sharjah need. Frequent early wickets have left an already under‑pressure middle order scrambling to rebuild rather than attack.
Talented batters like James Rew and Ethan Dsouza have shown glimpses, but have struggled to convert promising starts into match‑shaping scores, piling extra responsibility onto Sikandar Raza, Dinesh Karthik and Tom Abell to rescue innings.
With the ball, the Warriorz have relied heavily on Adil Rashid, who leads the wicket column with eight scalps and continues to threaten in the middle overs. The problem is the lack of sustained support: fellow spinners Sikandar Raza and Harmeet Singh have not matched his impact, allowing opponents to play Rashid out and target others.
The seam attack, led by Taskin Ahmed and backed by Wasim Akram and Dwaine Pretorius, has blown hot and cold, alternating between incisive bursts and expensive spells.
Sharjah Warriors Expected Playing 11
Johnson Charles, Tom Abell, James Rew (wk), Sikandar Raza (c), Ethan Dsouza, Dwaine Pretorius, Harmeet Singh, Adil Rashid, Wasim Akram, Taskin Ahmed, Tom Kohler‑Cadmore.
ADKR vs SW Toss Prediction
Given typical Abu Dhabi conditions and the potential influence of evening dew, the captain winning the toss is likely to opt for bowling first and backing their batters to chase with a skidding white ball.
Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The Sheikh Zayed Stadium surface in Abu Dhabi usually offers a fair contest between bat and ball, starting with a touch of seam movement before flattening out. There is often a hint of moisture and a few green patches early, which allows the new ball to nip around, but once batters get set, stroke‑play becomes much easier and a first‑innings target in the 175–185 range is realistic.
Dew frequently arrives in the second half, making gripping the ball difficult for bowlers and giving chasing sides an extra edge. Expect clear skies, temperatures around 22°C and minimal risk of weather interruption.
ADKR vs SW: Who Will Win?
Both teams have underperformed this season and are effectively fighting for survival, which can create swingy, high‑variance contests. However, Abu Dhabi Knight Riders appear slightly better equipped for this scrap, thanks to a more balanced bowling unit and the presence of high‑impact allrounders like Russell, Livingstone and Holder.
Sharjah’s inconsistent top order and over‑reliance on Adil Rashid with the ball make them harder to trust in tight situations.
Bet on Abu Dhabi Knight Riders to win.
