Result
29th MatchDubai Capitals
217/4 in 20.0
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders
191/5 in 20.0
Dubai Capitals beat Abu Dhabi Knight Riders by 26 runs
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Batsman | R | B | 6S | 4S | SR |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Shai Hope | 36 | 24 | 2 | 3 | 150 |
David Warner | 93 | 57 | 1 | 12 | 163.16 |
Gulbadin Naib | 47 | 25 | 3 | 3 | 188 |
Rovman Powell | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
Dasun Shanaka | 34 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 283.33 |
Bowler | O | M | R | W | ECO |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
David Willey | 4.0 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 5.5 |
Roston Chase | 3.0 | 0 | 31 | 1 | 10.33 |
Jason Holder | 4.0 | 0 | 61 | 1 | 15.25 |
Sunil Narine | 4.0 | 0 | 34 | 1 | 8.5 |
Gudakesh Motie | 1.0 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 18 |
Ali Khan | 2.0 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 13.5 |
Ibrar Shah | 2.0 | 0 | 24 | 1 | 12 |
6 (W 6, B 0, LB 0)
217 (4 wkts, 20.0 ov)
Batsman | R | B | 6S | 4S | SR |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Kyle Mayers | 42 | 29 | 2 | 3 | 144.83 |
Andries Gous | 78 | 47 | 4 | 7 | 165.96 |
Joe Clarke | 29 | 22 | 1 | 2 | 131.82 |
Andre Russell | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Jason Holder | 16 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 177.78 |
David Willey | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
Sunil Narine | 22 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 275 |
Bowler | O | M | R | W | ECO |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Farhan Khan | 2.0 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 7.5 |
Obed McCoy | 4.0 | 0 | 45 | 1 | 11.25 |
Dushmantha Chameera | 4.0 | 0 | 25 | 2 | 6.25 |
Qais Ahmad | 3.0 | 0 | 35 | 0 | 11.67 |
Sikandar Raza | 2.0 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 10 |
Gulbadin Naib | 3.0 | 0 | 32 | 1 | 10.67 |
Haider Ali | 2.0 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 9.5 |
3 (W 2, B 0, LB 0)
191 (5 wkts, 20.0 ov)
Shai Hope is the leading run-scorer for the Dubai Capitals. He has an average of 63.16 and has scored at least 26 runs in 5 of his last 7 innings, including 2 half-centuries and a century. He scored a half-century in the reverse fixture against the Knight Riders and we are backing him to play another good knock here.
The pitch at Dubai is good to bat on and provides the batsmen plenty of opportunities to score runs. Each of the last 6 matches played here has seen at least one individual score of 66 or more runs and we are expecting that trend to continue.
The Abu Dhabi Knight Riders will play a virtual knockout game on Sunday as they face the Dubai Capitals in what will be the last group-stage match for the Capitals. The two teams will face off at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
The two teams have faced each other in 4 games so far. The Dubai Capitals have won 3 matches while the Knight Riders have won one.
This match can be watched live on the FanCode App and Zee5 app.
With 8 points in as many matches, the Dubai Capitals are currently placed 5th on the points table. They have the worst NRR among all teams and face a steep challenge to remain in the race for qualification.
However, they have two games in their hand, including this one, to try and improve their position.
The Dubai Capitals have struggled on all fronts and need a lot of improvement if they want to win here. The middle-order batsmen including Sikandar Raza, Najibullah Zadran, Khalid Shah, and Dasun Shanaka have been underwhelming, to say the least.
Adam Rossington has struggled against the new ball and has a strike rate of under 130 in his 3 innings. The only silver lining for the Capitals is the form of Shai Hope. He is among the top two run-getters of the tournament and will be a key batsman for the team.
Another player to watch out for is Gulbadin Naib. He has scored 212 runs and has also picked up 8 wickets. He will be joined by Dushmantha Chameera and Obed McCoy in the seam department. However, the duo has managed to pick up only 15 wickets between themselves.
The spinners have struggled as well, with Sikandar Raza and Haider Ali picking up only 6 wickets among them.
The Abu Dhabi Knight Riders are coming into this contest on the back of 3 consecutive losses and as a result, have dropped down to the last place on the points table. While they still have a mathematical chance of making it to the next stage if they win this match, they will have to depend on the outcome of other matches.
The Abu Dhabi Knight Riders have struggled on all fronts. The opening pair of Andries Gous and Kyle Mayers has failed to give the team a strong start and that has had a cascading effect on the batsmen lower down the order.
Alishan Sharafu is the team’s leading run-scorer with 220 runs but has an average of just over 31 runs. He has received little support from the others including Joe Clarke, Roston Chase, and Andre Russell. The poor form of the bowlers has also contributed to the team’s underwhelming performance.
Barring Jason Holder, who has 16 wickets against his name, the other bowlers haven’t been able to contain the opposition batsmen. Sunil Narine’s performance has been surprisingly poor and has managed to get only 4 wickets in his 9 outings.
The team winning the toss will likely opt to bowl first.
The Dubai International Cricket Stadium has dried up over the last few days and there isn’t much grass. The seamers will struggle here and have to bowl a good line and length. The surface has some cracks and the spinners will get some turn if they hit the right areas.
The batsmen have an advantage as the ball comes onto the bat nicely. A score of around 180 is a par score on this ground.
The weather will be clear with temperatures of under 20 degrees.
Most cricket betting sites are offering shorter odds for the Dubai Capitals and we also feel that the hosts have an edge here thanks to a couple of good all-rounders and some batsmen who are in good form.
Bet on the Dubai Capitals to win.
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