Dubai Capitals host Sharjah Warriorz in the 27th match of ILT20 2025-26 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Wednesday, December 24, starting at 8:00 PM local time (8:00 PM IST). This clash pits two mid-table sides desperate for points in the playoff race.
The full official details read: Dubai Capitals vs Sharjah Warriorz, 27th Match, International League T20 2025-26. Date is December 24, 2025; time 8:00 PM GST (local) / 8:00 PM IST; venue Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. Broadcast streams on Zee Network channels and Zee5 app/website.
Clear skies dominate Dubai’s forecast with temperatures around 21-26°C, 45-55% humidity, and zero rain risk for a full game. The pitch favors batsmen under lights, offering early swing and middle-over spin, with first-innings scores likely 160-190 if bowlers stay disciplined.
With Dubai Capitals on 8 points from 8 games (4 wins, NRR +0.836, 3rd place) and Sharjah Warriorz on 6 points from 8 (3 wins, NRR -0.910, 6th), this becomes a do-or-die for playoff hopes as Desert Vipers and MI Emirates pull ahead. A Capitals win strengthens their top-four push; Warriorz need it to stay alive amid a tough run-in.
Capitals snapped a skid with a 6-wicket chase over Gulf Giants, following a 63-run thrashing of Warriorz on Dec 19 (Atal 66), but losses to MI Emirates and Desert Vipers exposed middle-order wobbles (recent: W W L L W). Warriorz grabbed a 4-wicket upset over ADKR but lost three straight before, struggling to defend totals (recent: W L L W W).
Head-to-Head
Across 6 T20 meetings, Dubai Capitals lead 3-3 overall. Last five: Capitals won by 63 runs (Dec 19, 2025, Dubai); Warriorz by 4 wickets (Dec 20 vs Desert Vipers, but vs Capitals prior: Warriorz 9 wickets, Capitals 4 wickets loss earlier). Capitals hold recent edge at this venue.
ILT20 2025 Match Details
- Match: Dubai Capitals vs Sharjah Warriorz, 27th
- Time: 7:30 PM 2:30 PM GMT / 6:30 PM LOCAL
- Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium
- 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: DC vs SW
Live Score Info:
Cricket lovers can watch the Dubai Capitals vs Sharjah Warriorz, 27th live score from this website: www.espncricinfo.com
Dubai Capitals vs Sharjah Warriorz
Probable XIs
Probable XI: Sediqullah Atal, Shayan Jahangir (WK), Jordan Cox, Leus du Plooy, Rovman Powell, Mohammad Nabi (C), James Neesham, David Willey, Muhammad Jawadullah, Haider Ali, Mustafizur Rahman
Probable XI: Johnson Charles, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Tom Abell, Monank Patel, Sikandar Raza (C), James Rew (WK), Dwaine Pretorius, Ethan D’Souza, Adil Rashid, Wasim Akram, Nathan Sowter
Dubai Capitals Analysis
Strengths lie in explosive batting depth and all-round balance, with Sediqullah Atal (recent 66), Rovman Powell (96* earlier), and Mohammad Nabi anchoring. Bowling shines in death overs via Mustafizur Rahman and David Willey. Weakness: Inconsistent top order beyond Atal; recent chases succeed but defenses falter. Form peaks now post-Giants win.
Sharjah Warriorz Analysis
Warriorz boast spin quality with Adil Rashid (11 wickets, eco 6.97) and all-rounder Sikandar Raza (163 runs, 7 wickets), plus openers Johnson Charles and Tom Kohler-Cadmore. James Rew (152 runs) adds stability. Weaknesses hit hard: Batting collapses under pressure, poor NRR from low totals defended badly. Recent ADKR win shows fight, but consistency lacks.
Match Prediction
Dubai Capitals hold the edge through superior form, home advantage on a batting track, and recent head-to-head dominance, likely chasing 170+ successfully behind Atal-Powell firepower against Warriorz’s fragile middle order. Expect Capitals to win by 15-20 runs or 6 wickets.