Abu Dhabi Knight Riders face Dubai Capitals in the 13th match of the International League T20 (ILT20) 2025-26 season. The game takes place on December 13, 2025, at 2:30 PM local time (8:00 PM IST) at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi.
This clash holds big stakes for both sides sitting mid-table and desperate for points to climb higher. Abu Dhabi Knight Riders sit fifth after four matches with one win and three losses, their net run rate at -1.383 following a heavy defeat to MI Emirates where they managed just 122. Dubai Capitals, captained by Dasun Shanaka, have three games under their belt—two losses but a morale-boosting 83-run thrashing of the Knight Riders earlier this season on December 7, sparked by Rovman Powell’s explosive 96. Momentum swings toward the Capitals, but the Knight Riders need a spark to halt their slide.
Head-to-Head The teams have met six times overall, with Dubai Capitals dominating at five wins to Abu Dhabi Knight Riders’ one. In their last five encounters, Capitals hold a 4-1 edge, including the recent 83-run romp (186/4 beat 103) and other tight contests like a 26-run win in February 2025.
ILT20 2025 Match Details
- Match: Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Dubai Capitals
- Time: 7:30 PM 2:30 PM GMT / 6:30 PM LOCAL
- Venue: Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Dubai
- Live Broadcast: FanCode app and website, Zee Network
International T20 League Live Streaming Info:
The International League T20 (ILT20) 2025 features 6 teams: Dubai Capitals, Desert Vipers, Gulf Giants, MI Emirates, Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, and Sharjah Warriors. The tournament includes a total of 34 matches.
The competition runs from January 11, 2025, to February 9, 2025. Matches are held at three major venues in the UAE: Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai, Sharjah Cricket Stadium in Sharjah, and Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi.
- India: Live streaming is available on the Zee5 OTT platform; TV coverage is on multiple Zee Network channels, including Zee Cinema and Sony Six.
- Pakistan: Matches are live on the Tapmad platform and TV channels such as PTV Sports, Geo Super, and A Sports.
- Middle East and North Africa (MENA): Abu Dhabi Sports, Dubai Sports, MYCO, and the ILT20 official YouTube channel for live streaming.
- Caribbean: Rush Sports, Flow Sports.
- United Kingdom: BT Sport, Sky Sports, Zee TV, TNT Sports, BBC iPlayer (online free access).
- Australia: Fox Cricket, Channel 9, Stan Sports.
- New Zealand: Sky Sports NZ.
- United States and Canada: Willow TV, ESPNcricinfo, and BBC iPlayer.
- Europe: Samsung TV Plus, Rakuten TV.
- South Africa: SABC Sport, Showmax, DStv Now.
The format is a double round-robin where each team plays the others twice, followed by playoffs including Qualifier 1, Eliminator, Qualifier 2, and the Final. The playoffs start on February 5, with the final scheduled for February 9, 2025, at Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
How to Watch the Match for Free:
YouTube: Search for the ILT20 Official Channel and look for the live stream during match times.
Tamasha: Visit their website or app to find the live streams available for ILT20 matches.
Live Streaming Info:
Sky Cricket will be live: ADKR vs DC
Live Score Info:
Cricket lovers can watch the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Dubai Capitals 13th Match live score from this website: www.espncricinfo.com
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Dubai Capitals
Playing XI:
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders Probable XI: Alex Hales, Phil Salt (wk), Alishan Sharafu, Liam Livingstone, Sherfane Rutherford, Brandon McMullen, Sunil Narine, Jason Holder (c), Khary Pierre, George Garton, Ajay Kumar
Dubai Capitals Probable XI: Shayan Jahangir (wk), Sediqullah Atal, David Willey, Jordan Cox, Rovman Powell, Dasun Shanaka (c), Toby Albert, Haider Ali, Waqar Salamkheil, Mustafizur Rahman, Muhammad Jawadullah
Strengths lie in explosive top-order hitters like Alex Hales and Phil Salt, plus all-round firepower from Liam Livingstone (104 runs at 160 SR) and Sunil Narine. Weaknesses show in batting collapses—recently all out for 122—and bowling leaks, though Ajay Kumar leads with six wickets. Jason Holder’s leadership needs better execution from Alishan Sharafu (101 runs) and Sherfane Rutherford to rebuild momentum.
A balanced attack shines, with David Willey, Mustafizur Rahman, and Waqar Salamkheil (four wickets in the last win) dismantling chases effectively. Batting depth through Powell’s form, Jordan Cox’s fifty, and Shanaka’s finishing gives them edge, though early-season losses exposed top-order fragility. Their recent bowling clinic over these opponents highlights momentum.