SW vs DC Match Prediction : 20th Match, International League T20, 2025-26
SW vs DC Win Probability
49%
SW
51%
DC
Sharjah Warriors To Win, 1.95
The Dubai Capitals have a mental block against this opponentāthey have never defeated the Sharjah Warriorz in the history of the competition.
A win here vaults the Warriorz into the top four, and they arrive with winning momentum, unlike the struggling Capitals.
The Warriorz possess a far more balanced middle order and a bowling attack that is peaking at the right time.
SW vs DC Betting Tips
Jordan Cox to score Over 22.5 runs
Jordan Cox has been the lone bright spot in the Dubai Capitals' batting lineup this season. The stats back this wager heavily: he is the team's leading run-scorer, boasting an average of nearly 42 across 6 innings. Crucially for this market, he has breached the 22-run mark in each of his last 5 outings, including a solid half-century. We are backing consistency here.
Waqar Salamkheil to be the best bowler for the Dubai Capitals
This is a high-value play. Waqar Salamkheil isn't just the best bowler for his team; he is the leading wicket-taker of the entire tournament. He has topped the bowling charts for the Capitals in 3 of their 6 matches so far. Furthermore, his left-arm wrist spin has tormented the Warriorz previously, picking up 6 wickets in just 4 H2H encounters. At odds of 3.30, this is excellent value.
Team form (Last 5 matches)
Sharjah Warriors
Dubai Capitals
The Dubai Capitals will look to arrest their slide and return to winning ways as they lock horns with the Sharjah Warriorz in Match 20 of the ongoing ILT20 tournament. The two rivals will clash at the iconic Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Friday evening.
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Sharjah Warriors vs Dubai Capitals Head-to-Head Record
The head-to-head statistics paint a one-sided picture. The two teams have faced off 5 times to date, and the Sharjah Warriorz have emerged victorious in every single encounter, holding a flawless 5-0 record.
Sharjah Warriors vs Dubai Capitals Live-streaming and Broadcast
Here is the broadcast and streaming information for the ILT20 (International League T20)
USA:Ā Willow TV.
India:Ā Zee NetworkĀ (TV) andĀ ZEE5Ā (Live Streaming).
Pakistan:Ā TapmadĀ (Streaming),Ā A Sports, andĀ Geo SuperĀ (TV).
Bangladesh:Ā T SportsĀ (TV and App) andĀ Toffee.
UAE:Ā DP World ILT20 Official YouTubeĀ (likely),Ā Cricbuzz,Ā Starzplay,Ā Abu Dhabi TV, andĀ Dubai TV.
You can find live odds, updated tips after every day's play, and more information about this match at ocbscores.com.
SW vs DC Team Previews
Sharjah Warriors
After a shaky start to the campaign, the Sharjah Warriorz have found their rhythm, entering this contest on the back of two consecutive victories. They will be eager to ride this wave of momentum and solidify their position in the points table.
The opening pair of Johnson Charles and Tom Kohler-Cadmore holds the key. While they have struggled for consistency, both are explosive match-winners capable of taking the game away in the Powerplay. The middle order has seen useful contributions from Tom Abell, Sikandar Raza, and Tim David, though the management will demand more authority from them in this fixture.
The bowling unit is firing on all cylinders. Adil Rashid remains a constant threat with his variations, finding good support from Raza. However, the real game-changers recently were Matheesha Pathirana and Wasim Akram (or similar pacer context), who tore through the opposition in the previous match with 3 wickets apiece.
They will lead the attack alongside the express pace of Taskin Ahmed.
Sharjah Warriors Expected Playing 11
Johnson Charles, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Sikandar Raza (C), James Rew (WK), Dwaine Pretorius, Harmeet Singh, Matheesha Pathirana, Adil Rashid, Wasim Akram, Taskin Ahmed, Tom Abell.
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Dubai Capitals
The defending champions are in crisis mode. Having lost 4 of their 6 matches, they languish in fourth place and desperately need points to salvage their season.
The team is likely to stick with Shayan Jahangir and Leus du Plooy at the top, but the batting unit's fragility is evident. While the squad boasts plenty of all-rounders, they lack specialist batters who can anchor an innings. Jordan Cox has been fighting a lone battle with the bat, receiving little support from the rest. The lower orderāfeaturing big names like James Neesham, David Willey, Mohammad Nabi, and Dasun Shanakaāhas failed to fire collectively.
The bowling department, however, offers some hope. Waqar Salamkheil has been a revelation, leading the tournament wicket charts with 12 scalps. He will be supported by the spin of Nabi and Haider Ali, while Mustafizur Rahman and Muhammad Jawadullah will be tasked with making early inroads with the new ball.
Dubai Capitals Expected Playing 11
Shayan Jahangir (WK), Leus du Plooy, James Neesham, Rovman Powell, Jordan Cox, David Willey, Dasun Shanaka (C), Haider Ali, Waqar Salamkheil, Muhammad Jawadullah, Mustafizur Rahman.
SW vs DC Toss Prediction
The venue trends are clear: 3 of the last 4 matches played at Sharjah were won by the team batting first. Pressure builds quickly in a run chase here. Therefore, we expect the captain winning the toss to bat first and put runs on the board.
Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
Sharjah generally produces high-scoring thrillers due to its short boundaries. The surface is expected to be firm but slightly dry with a rolling of grass, allowing the ball to skid on nicely early in the innings. A par score here is between 180-190.
However, the pitch tends to slow down as the game progresses, bringing spinners into play. Weather-wise, expect cloudy conditions; while there is a forecast for morning rain, it should clear up for the match.
SW vs DC: Who Will Win?
Both sides have shown inconsistency this season, making this a tricky fixture. However, the smart money is on the Sharjah Warriorz. They hold a massive psychological edge with their unbeaten H2H record, and unlike the Capitals, they are on an upward trajectory with back-to-back wins.
Their batting depth looks superior to the Capitals' misfiring lineup.
Bet on Sharjah Warriors to win.
