The International League T20 2025 moves into an important phase with Match 25, where Abu Dhabi Knight Riders face Sharjah Warriorz at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi.
Both teams are struggling in the points table and need a win to stay alive in the playoff race. Abu Dhabi Knight Riders have a slight edge in head-to-head records, while Sharjah Warriorz are looking to bounce back after recent defeats.
ADKR vs SWR Match Details – Match 25
| Match Info | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | International League T20 2025 |
| Match | Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Sharjah Warriorz – Match 25 |
| Date | 22 December 2025 (Monday) |
| Time | 8:00 PM IST |
| Venue | Sheikh Zayed Stadium |
| Live Telecast | Zee Entertainment Network |
| Live Streaming | ZEE5, FanCode |
ADKR vs SWR Points Table Snapshot
| Team | Matches | Won | Lost | Points | Win % | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abu Dhabi Knight Riders | 8 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 37.50% | L, W, W, L, L |
| Sharjah Warriorz | 7 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 28.57% | L, L, W, W, L |
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders – Team Preview
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders are placed 5th on the table. They lost their last match by 35 runs against MI Emirates.
- Brandon McMullen scored a fighting 64 (49 balls)
- Alex Hales added a quick 40 runs
- Ajay Kumar (2 wickets) and Jason Holder (1 wicket) were effective with the ball
Likely Batting Order
- Openers: Phil Salt, Alex Hales
- Middle Order: Brandon McMullen, Liam Livingstone, Andre Russell
- Finishers & All-rounders: Sunil Narine, Jason Holder
- Bowlers: Ajay Kumar, Olly Stone, Piyush Chawla
Knight Riders depend heavily on their overseas stars, and a strong powerplay will be crucial.
Sharjah Warriorz – Team Preview
Sharjah Warriorz are placed 6th and come into this match after a 4-wicket loss against Desert Vipers.
- Tom Abell scored 35 runs
- Taskin Ahmed picked up 2 wickets
- Sikandar Raza continues to be their key all-rounder
Likely Batting Order
- Openers: Johnson Charles, Tom Kohler-Cadmore
- Middle Order: Tom Abell, James Rew, Sikandar Raza
- Finishers: Dinesh Karthik, Dwaine Pretorius
- Bowlers: Taskin Ahmed, Adil Rashid, Harmeet Singh
Warriorz need early runs from the top order and wickets from their spinners.
ADKR vs SWR Head-to-Head Record
| Matches | ADKR Won | SWR Won | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders hold a narrow advantage.
ADKR vs SWR Probable Playing XI
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders
- Phil Salt
- Alex Hales
- Brandon McMullen
- Liam Livingstone
- Andre Russell
- Sunil Narine
- Jason Holder
- Piyush Chawla
- Ajay Kumar
- Olly Stone
- Alishan Sharafu
Sharjah Warriorz
- Johnson Charles
- Tom Kohler-Cadmore
- Tom Abell
- James Rew
- Sikandar Raza
- Dinesh Karthik
- Dwaine Pretorius
- Harmeet Singh
- Adil Rashid
- Taskin Ahmed
- Wasim Akram
Players to Watch
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders
- Top Batters: Alex Hales, Liam Livingstone
- Top Bowlers: Ajay Kumar, Jason Holder
Sharjah Warriorz
- Top Batters: Johnson Charles, Sikandar Raza
- Top Bowlers: Adil Rashid, Sikandar Raza
ADKR vs SWR Pitch Report – Sheikh Zayed Stadium
The pitch in Abu Dhabi is known to be balanced.
- Batting becomes easier in the powerplay
- Spinners get help as the match progresses
- Dew may play a role in the second innings
Pitch Conditions
| Aspect | Nature |
|---|---|
| Batting | Average |
| Pace Bowling | Average |
| Spin Bowling | Average |
| Par Score | 150–170 |
ADKR vs SWR Weather Report
| Condition | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 19–21°C |
| Humidity | Around 72% |
| Rain | No chance |
| Sky | Few clouds |
Clear weather is expected, helping batters early on.
ADKR vs SWR Dream11 Captain & Vice-Captain Picks
Small League (Safe Picks)
- Alex Hales
- Liam Livingstone
- Johnson Charles
- Sikandar Raza
Grand League (Differential Picks)
- Ajay Kumar
- Jason Holder
- Adil Rashid
- Brandon McMullen
ADKR vs SWR Match Prediction – Who Will Win?
Both teams are under pressure, but Abu Dhabi Knight Riders have better head-to-head records and more match-winners in their squad. If their top order clicks, they can dominate this game.
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders are slight favourites to win Match 25.
Disclaimer
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FAQs
Q1. Key players for ADKR?
Alex Hales, Liam Livingstone, Jason Holder, Ajay Kumar.
Q2. Key players for SWR?
Johnson Charles, Sikandar Raza, Adil Rashid.
Q3. Best captain options?
Alex Hales, Liam Livingstone, Sikandar Raza.
