SW vs DCP Match Preview

The Sharjah Warriors will face the Dubai Capitals in the eighth match of the International League T20 2025 on Friday at Sharjah Cricket Stadium. In their previous match, Sharjah Warriors were defeated by Abu Dhabi Knight Riders by 30 runs. Captain Tim Southee is hoping that the team can improve their overall batting performance in this match. On the other hand, MI Emirates completely outperformed Dubai Capitals in all three departments. Skipper Sikandar Raza is hoping that the team learns from their mistakes and improves its performance against Sharjah Warriorz.

SW vs DCP Match Details 

Sharjah Warriors vs Dubai Capitals – 08th Match, ILT20

Venue: Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah

Date & Time: 17th January 2025 at 08:00 PM IST

Live Streaming: Disney+Hotstar

SW vs DCP Venue Stats

Avg 1st inn score	187
Avg 2nd inn score	179
Win% batting 1st	54
Win% batting 2nd	46

SW vs DCP Pitch Report

Expect high scores if the dew falls, but clever bowling variations may keep things competitive, favoring batsmen with true bounce and shorter boundaries. However, an ocean breeze can help swing bowlers immediately.

SW vs DCP Weather Report

The climate in Sharjah will be clear and breezy, with little chance of rain. 

SW vs DCP Last Five Matches

SW ( Sharjah Warriors )	L W L W L
DCP ( Dubai Capitals )	L W L W W

SW vs DCP Head-to-Head Stats

	Matches Played	DCP Won	SW Won	Tie	NR
Overall	3	0	3	0	0
Last 5	3	0	3	0	0

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

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SW vs DCP Probable Playing XIs:

Sharjah Warriors Probable Playing XIs

Dubai Capitals Probable Playing XIs

Shai Hope (wk), Brandon McMullen, Sikandar Raza (c), Rovman Powell, Dasun Shanaka, Gulbadin Naib, Dushmantha Chameera, Olly Stone, Farhan Khan, Haider Ali, Zahir Khan

Topmost Picks for SW vs DCP Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Sharjah Warriors

• Keemo Paul – Keemo Paul scored 21 runs off 16 balls with the help of four boundaries.
• Adil Rashid –  Leg-spinner Adil Rashid was the pick of the bowlers for Sharjah Warriors and claimed 2 for 14 in his four overs.

Top Picks – Dubai Capitals

• Shai Hope – Shai Hope produced a splendid century with the help of 11 fours and 3 sixes.
• Gulbadin Naib –  Medium-pacer Gulbadin Naib was the pick of the bowlers for Dubai Capitals and claimed 3 for 18 in three overs.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for SW vs DCP Dream11 Team:

Shai Hope, Rovman Powell, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Rohan Mustafa, Harmeet Singh, Brandon McMullen, Gulbadin Naib(C), Dushmantha Chameera, Olly Stone, Tim Southee(VC), Adam Milne

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for SW vs DCP Dream11 Team:

Shai Hope, Rovman Powell, Tom Kohler-Cadmore(VC), Rohan Mustafa, Harmeet Singh, Brandon McMullen(C), Gulbadin Naib, Dushmantha Chameera, Olly Stone, Tim Southee, Adam Milne

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Gulbadin Naib, Brandon McMullen

Vice-captain – Tim Southee, Tom Kohler-Cadmore

Wicketkeeper – Shai Hope

SW vs DCP Probable Winners:

The Sharjah Warriors have a dependable batting order with plenty of depth, and their bowlers provide enough variety to get the job done on many occasions. Their bowling, on the other hand, is excellent, and if they can limit the Sharjah Warriors to a modest total, they may be able to stay in the game. Considering the team combination, Sharjah Warriors is expected to win this match.