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The clash between Sharjah Warriorz and Abu Dhabi Knight Riders in the ILT20 2025 promises to be an exciting encounter as both teams look to secure crucial points at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on January 30.
The Warriorz have shown promising form in their recent matches. They started their campaign with a thrilling victory against the Gulf Giants, where they chased down a target of 175 runs, thanks to a stellar performance from Tom Kohler-Cadmore, who scored an unbeaten 83 runs. The team is led by experienced captain Tim Southee, and their lineup boasts a mix of explosive batters and skilled bowlers, including him and Adam Milne, which gives them a competitive edge.
In contrast, the Knight Riders are looking to bounce back after a disappointing start to their season, having lost their opening match against the Desert Vipers. Despite putting up a decent total of 166 runs, they fell short as the Vipers chased it down comfortably. The Knight Riders will rely on key players like Andre Russell and Sunil Narine, who bring experience and power to their batting order. Their ability to perform under pressure will be crucial if they hope to turn their fortunes around against a confident Warriorz side.
Match Details: ILT20 2025, Match 25
- Date and time: January 30, 02:30 pm GMT/ 08:00 pm IST/ 06:30 pm local
- Venue: Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah.
Sharjah Cricket Stadium Pitch Report
The pitch at Sharjah Cricket Stadium is recognized for its balanced characteristics, providing support to both batters and bowlers. Traditionally, it tends to favour batters as the game progresses, making it essential for teams to evaluate the conditions early in the match. Winning the toss could be crucial, as teams may opt to chase, given the likelihood of higher scores in the second innings.
SWR vs ADKR Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicket-keepers: Johnson Charles, Joe Clarke, Tim Seifert
- Batters: Jason Roy, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Roston Chase
- All-rounders: Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, Jason Holder
- Bowlers: Tim Southee, Adam Zampa
SWR vs ADKR Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
- Choice 1: Tim Seifert (c), Andre Russell (vc)
- Choice 2: Sunil Narine (c), Jason Roy (vc)
SWR vs ADKR Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Luke Wells, Avishka Fernando, David Willey, Ali Khan
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SWR vs ADKR Dream11 Team for today’s match (January 30, 02:30 pm GMT):
Squads:
Sharjah Warriorz: 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
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders: Kyle Mayers, Andries Gous (wk), Michael-Kyle Pepper, Charith Asalanka, Alishan Sharafu, Roston Chase, Andre Russell, Jason Holder, Sunil Narine (c), Ibrar Ahmad, David Willey, Ali Khan, Joe Clarke, Terrance Hinds, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, Sufiyan Muqeem, Shahid Iqbal Bhutta, Adhitya Shetty, Hassan Khan
