ADKR vs SWR, ILT20 2025: Match Prediction, Dream11 Team, Fantasy Cricket Tips and Pitch Report | Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Sharjah Warriors
Upcoming match between Knight Riders of Abu Dhabi and Sharjah Warriors at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium promises an exciting contest in International League T20 (ILT20) 2025.
The Knight Riders, with explosive talents like Andre Russell and Sunil Narinethey want to use their home advantage after a strong previous season in which they reached the playoffs. It will rely on key players such as Michael Pepper and Gudakesh Motie deliver impressive performances.
On the other hand, the Warriors are aiming to build on their mixed results from last season, where they finished third in the points table. With a balanced squad including stars like Team Southee and Kusal Mendisthey want to secure a vital victory. Both teams have the firepower and strategic depth to make this an exciting game, and fans can expect a tight battle as they battle for early dominance in the tournament.
Match details: ILT20 2025, ADKR vs SWR
- Date and time: January 15, 14:30 GMT/ 20:00 IST/ 18:30 local
- place: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
Sheikh Zayed Stadium Field Report
The pitch at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi is known for being balanced and offering something for both batsmen and bowlers. He usually provides good pace and bounce, which makes him suitable for batting, especially in the opening overs. However, as the match progresses, spinners can find help, especially in the middle overs. Dew can also play a significant role in the second inning, facilitating the team chasing him. The teams winning the toss might prefer to bat first to set up a challenging total, but the chasing teams have performed well under the lights. All in all, fans can expect an interesting contest with opportunities for both sides to showcase their skills on this versatile surface.
ADKR vs SWR Dream11 Prediction Pick:
- Gatekeepers: Kusal Mendis, Phil Salt
- dough: Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Jason Roy, Tom Kohler-Cadmore
- Versatile players: Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, Jason Holder, Kyle Mayers
- Bowlers: Tim Southee, Adam Milne
ADKR vs SWR Dream11 Captain and Co-Captain Predictions:
- Choice 1: Sunil Narine (c), Tim Southee (vc)
- Choice 2: Tom Kohler-Cadmore (c), Andre Russell (vc)
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ADKR vs SWR Dream11 Backup Predictions:
Rohan Mustafa, Alishan Sharafu, David Willey, Johnson Charles
ADKR vs SWR Dream11 Team for today’s match (January 15, 14:30 GMT):
Determine:
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders: Aditya Shetty, Ali Khan, Alishan Sharafu, Andre Russell, Andries Gous, Charith Asalanka, David Willey, Joe Clarke, Laurie Evans, Michael Pepper, Sunil Narine, Gudakesh Motie, Ibrar Ahmad, Jason Holder, Kyle Mayers, Phil Salt, Roston Chase , Shahid Iqbal Bhutta, Sufiyan Muqeem, Terrance Hinds, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth
Sharjah Warriors: Dilshan Madushanka, Johnson Charles, Junaid Siddique, Muhammad Jawadullah, Kusal Mendis, Luke Wells, Peter Hatzoglou, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Tim Southee, Adam Milne, Adil Rashid, Ashton Agar, Avishka Fernando, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Daniel Sams, Ethan D’ Souza, Harmeet Singh, Jason Roy, Karim Janat, Keemo Paul, Matthew Wade, Rohan Mustafa, Tim Seifert, Traveen Mathew, Virandeep Singh
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