DC vs SWR Match Preview – The International League T20 (ILT20) 2025-26 season continues with a high-stakes encounter as the Dubai Capitals (DC) take on the Sharjah Warriorz (SWR) on December 24, 2025. The match is set to take place at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, where the Capitals aim to solidify their position in the top four while the Warriorz fight to keep their playoff hopes alive.
DC vs SWR Match Details
| Feature | Details |
| Match | Dubai Capitals vs Sharjah Warriorz, Match 27 |
| Series | International League T20, 2025-26 |
| Date | Wednesday, December 24, 2025 |
| Time | 08:00 PM IST |
| Venue | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai |
| Live Telecast | FanCode, Zee5, Zee Network Channels |
DC vs SWR Match Preview
The Dubai Capitals, led by Mohammad Nabi, enter this clash with significant momentum after recording back-to-back victories, including a comprehensive win over Sharjah just days ago. Historically, Sharjah has dominated this rivalry, but the Capitals broke their winless streak against the Warriorz in their previous meeting, asserting authority with a 63-run victory.
The Sharjah Warriorz, currently languishing at the bottom of the table, find themselves in a “must-win” situation. However, they are buoyed by a recent four-wicket win over the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, which ended their own two-match losing streak. This match serves as a crucial opportunity for revenge and survival for the Sharjah-based franchise.
DC vs SWR Head-to-Head Record
Historically, Sharjah Warriorz have been the superior side in this matchup, but the trend shifted slightly in the current 2025-26 season.
Total Matches Played: 6
Sharjah Warriorz Won: 5
Dubai Capitals Won: 1
DC vs SWR Pitch and Weather Report
Pitch Report
The Dubai International Cricket Stadium surface is known for offering a balanced contest between bat and ball. Under lights, fast bowlers are expected to extract good pace and bounce during the initial overs. As the game progresses, spinners like Adil Rashid and Waqar Salamkheil may find grip and turn in the middle overs. A critical factor at this venue is the dew, which typically settles in during the second innings, making it harder for bowlers to grip the ball and significantly favoring the team batting second.
Weather Report
The weather in Dubai is expected to be clear and pleasant for cricket.
Temperature: High of 25°C and a low of 18°C.
Precipitation: 0% chance of rain, ensuring a full match.
Humidity: Approximately 56%.
DC vs SWR Probable 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, Mustafizur Rahman, Waqar Salamkheil.
Sharjah Warriorz (SWR): Johnson Charles, Monank Patel, Tom Abell, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Sikandar Raza (c), James Rew (wk), Dwaine Pretorius, Adil Rashid, Taskin Ahmed, Tim Southee, Shubham Ranjane.
DC vs SWR Full Squads
Dubai Capitals Squad: 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 Squad: 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
Considering recent form and the momentum shift in the reverse fixture, the Dubai Capitals hold a slight advantage with a win probability of approximately 55-59%. Their bowling unit, led by Waqar Salamkheil (the tournament’s leading wicket-taker) and Mustafizur Rahman, has been more consistent than Sharjah’s attack. However, the toss will be vital; the team batting second at Dubai has won 26 out of the last 38 night matches due to the dew factor.
