Match Preview – Sharjah Warriorz vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders( SW vs ADKR ), Dream11 Prediction, 2nd Match, ILT20. Who Will Win, On December 03, 2025

Match Details:

• Match: Sharjah Warriorz vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders( SW vs ADKR ), 2nd Match, International League T20, 2025-26
• Date and Time: December 3,  02:30 pm GMT / 08:00 pm IST / 06:30 pm local time
• Venue: Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah

SW vs ADKR Tips & Match Prediction:

Who will win the toss? – Sharjah Warriorz

Who will win the match? – Abu Dhabi Knight Riders

Sharjah Warriorz vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders Preview:

Sharjah Warriorz( SW ) is set to face Abu Dhabi Knight Riders( ADKR ) in their opening match during the International League T20, 2025-26. This match is scheduled to take place at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Wednesday, December 3.

In the batting department, Sharjah Warriorz will rely on key players like Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Johnson Charles, Tom Abell, Sikandar Raza, and Dinesh Karthik to anchor the innings and provide the bulk of the runs. Last season, Kohler-Cadmore was the standout performer, topping the charts with 388 runs in 10 innings at an impressive strike rate of 139.06, giving the team strong starts and momentum.

On the bowling front, the Warriorz will look to Tim Southee, Adil Rashid, Dwaine Pretorius, Harmeet Singh, and Nathan Sowter to deliver crucial breakthroughs when needed. Southee led the attack last season, picking up 10 wickets in 12 matches at an economy of 8.70, providing both control and attacking options.

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For Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, the batting responsibility lies with Alex Hales, Alishan Sharafu, Michael-Kyle Pepper, Andre Russell, and captain Sunil Narine. Sharafu impressed with his consistency last season, scoring 220 runs in nine innings at a strike rate of 129.41, and will be key to building partnerships and maintaining the scoring momentum.

The Knight Riders’ bowling unit is spearheaded by Olly Stone, Sunil Narine, Jason Holder, Andre Russell, Ibrar Ahmed, and Mayank Chaudhary, expected to deliver timely breakthroughs throughout the innings. Jason Holder was particularly effective last season, finishing as the leading wicket-taker with 17 wickets in 10 matches at an economy of 7.82, providing a reliable threat in the middle overs.

SW vs ADKR Possible Playing XI:

Sharjah Warriorz: Tom Kohler-Cadmore (c), Johnson Charles, Tom Abell, Sikandar Raza, Dinesh Karthik, Tim Southee, Adil Rashid, Dwaine Pretorius, Junaid Siddique, Harmeet Singh, Nathan Sowter.

Abu Dhabi Knight Riders: Sunil Narine (c), Michael-Kyle Pepper (wk), Alex Hales, Alishan Sharafu, Liam Livingstone, Sherfane Rutherford, Andre Russell, Jason Holder, Ibrar Ahmed, Olly Stone, Mayank Chaudhary.

SW vs ADKR Recent 5 Match Performance:

SW vs ADKR Head-To-Head Records:

SW vs ADKR Toss Prediction:

We’re hoping the team wins the toss and chooses to bowl first.

SW vs ADKR Pitch Report:

The Sharjah Cricket Stadium is known for being a batsman-friendly venue, especially in limited-overs cricket. The pitch is generally flat, and the boundaries are relatively short, allowing batters to score freely once they get set. Early in the innings, pacers may find some help with seam or bounce, but this usually diminishes as the game progresses, giving spinners and bowlers with variations an opportunity to control the middle overs. Matches at Sharjah often see high scores, so teams that build partnerships and maintain a steady scoring rate usually come out on top. Toss-winning sides often prefer to bat first to take advantage of the true surface, while teams chasing need to plan carefully for dew or slowing conditions later in the game. Overall, a balanced combination of strong top-order batting and versatile bowling is key to success at this venue.

SW vs ADKR Weather Report:

The weather in Sharjah on December 3 around 6:30 PM local time is expected to be mild and pleasant. Evening temperatures typically hover around 20–22 °C (68–72 °F), providing comfortable conditions for players and spectators alike. Humidity may be slightly higher, around 65–70%, but it should still feel manageable compared with the hotter months. Rain is unlikely, as December is generally dry in Sharjah, though a light evening shower cannot be completely ruled out. A gentle winter breeze will add to the comfort, making it an ideal setting for cricket under the lights at Sharjah Cricket Stadium.

Expected Scores:

1st Innings: 170–185 runs

2nd Innings: 155–175 runs

Key Notes:

Top‑order must fire: A solid start — quick runs in the powerplay — will likely be decisive. Good openers + aggressive starts will make 180 very doable.

Middle‑overs control is vital: Even on a batting‑friendly track, once the pitch slows a bit, smart bowling (spin + cutters/slower balls) can choke runs.

Wrist spinners / variation bowlers are gold: With pace offering less after 6–8 overs, spinners or change‑bowls could turn the match.

Toss & dew factor matters: Winning the toss might favour bowling first under lights — dew may make chasing easier. But batting first and posting ~180 is still a safe bet.

Balanced side wins: Teams with deep batting (top + middle + finishers) and varied bowling (pace + spin + cutters) should have the edge.

Sharjah Warriorz vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders Full Squad:

Sharjah Warriorz: Johnson Charles, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Tim Southee, Sikandar Raza, Maheesh Theekshana, Saurabh Netravalkar, Tim David, Dinesh Karthik, Tom Abell, Adil Rashid, Junaid Siddique, James Rew, Nathan Sowter, Dwaine Pretorius, Jayden Seales, Harmeet Singh, Wasim Akram, Mohamed Nawfer Mohamed Aslam, Raees Ahmad, Richard Ngarava, Shubham Ranjane, Ethan D’Souza, Taskin Ahmed, Abdul Salman Khan

Abu Dhabi Knight Riders: Jason Holder (c), Andre Russell, Alishan Sharafu, Charith Asalanka, Phil Salt, Sunil Narine, Alex Hales, Liam Livingstone, Sherfane Rutherford, Usman Tariq, Michael Pepper, George Garton, Brandon McMullen, Ibrar Ahmed, Ajay Kumar, Adnan Idrees Muhammad, Abdul Manan Ali, Mayank Chowdary, Khary Pierre, Shadley Van Schalkwyk, Unmukt Chand.