ILT20: DC vs SWR Match Preview, Prediction, Playing11, Pitch and Weather Report

DC vs SWR Match Preview – The International League T20 (ILT20) 2025-26 season continues with a high-stakes Match 27 between the Dubai Capitals and the Sharjah Warriorz. Scheduled for Christmas Eve, December 24, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, this clash is vital for both sides as the race for the playoffs enters its final stages.

The Dubai Capitals come into this game with significant momentum, having recently secured back-to-back victories, including a dominant 63-run win over the Warriorz just days ago. Conversely, the Sharjah Warriorz find themselves struggling near the bottom of the table, though they kept their campaign alive with a gritty four-wicket win against the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders in their last outing.

DC vs SWR Match Details

DC vs SWR Head-to-Head Record

Historically, the Sharjah Warriorz have dominated this fixture with four wins in their last five meetings. However, the tide may be turning; the Dubai Capitals secured their first-ever ILT20 victory over the Warriorz on December 20, 2025, winning by 63 runs.

DC vs SWR Pitch and Weather Report

• Pitch Report: The Dubai International Cricket Stadium typically offers a balanced surface. While the true bounce assists batters once they are settled, fast bowlers can find early swing under lights. Spinners often become effective as the pitch slows down in the middle overs. Statistics suggest a chasing advantage, with a 60.8% win rate for teams batting second.

• Weather Report: Expect pleasant and hazy evening conditions with temperatures between 17°C and 25°C. Rain is unlikely, with current forecasts showing only a 10% chance of precipitation.

DC vs SWR Possible Playing 11

Dubai Capitals (DC): 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. (Impact Player: Waqar Salamkheil)

Sharjah Warriorz (SWR): Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Tom Abell, Sikandar Raza (c), James Rew (wk), Dwaine Pretorius, Adil Rashid, Ethan D’Souza, Harmeet Singh, Taskin Ahmed, Wasim Akram, Nathan Sowter. (Impact Player: Johnson Charles)

DC vs SWR Full Squads

Dubai Capitals: Sediqullah Atal, Shayan Jahangir(w), Jordan Cox, Leus du Plooy, Rovman Powell, Mohammad Nabi(c), James Neesham, David Willey, Muhammad Jawadullah, Haider Ali, Waqar Salamkheil, Mustafizur Rahman, Farhan Khan, Muhammad Farooq, Rushil Ugarkar, Gulbadin Naib, Scott Currie, Navin Bidaisee, Akshay Wakhare, Toby Albert, Usman Najeeb, Anudeep Chenthamara, Tymal Mills.

Sharjah Warriorz: Johnson Charles, Monank Patel, Tom Abell, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Sikandar Raza(c), James Rew(w), Dwaine Pretorius, Adil Rashid, Ethan DSouza, Wasim Akram, Nathan Sowter, Taskin Ahmed, Saghir Khan, Raees Ahmed Ayan, Harmeet Singh, Dinesh Karthik, Richard Ngarava, Tim Southee, Shubham Ranjane, Saurabh Netravalkar, Junaid Siddique, Mohammed Aslam, Abdul Salman Khan.

DC vs SWR Match Prediction

The Dubai Capitals enter as favorites. Their captain, Mohammad Nabi, is in peak all-round form, having contributed 38* runs and 3 wickets in their last clash against SWR. With the Warriorz struggling for consistency in their batting order, the Capitals’ superior spin duo of Nabi and Waqar Salamkheil (who has 15 wickets this season) is expected to control the game.

Winner Prediction: Dubai Capitals to win.