Match 28 of the International League T20 (ILT20) 2025-26 is extremely important, especially for Sharjah Warriorz. They face table-toppers Desert Vipers in a must-win clash at Sharjah.
Desert Vipers have already qualified for the playoffs, while Sharjah Warriorz are fighting for survival. A loss here will end their campaign, making this one of the most pressure-filled games of the season.
Match Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Tournament | International League T20 2025-26 |
| Match | Sharjah Warriorz vs Desert Vipers – Match 28 |
| Date | Friday, 26 December 2025 |
| Time | 8:00 PM IST |
| Venue | Sharjah Cricket Stadium |
Match Preview
Sharjah Warriorz – Team Situation
Sharjah Warriorz are in a do-or-die situation. They have been inconsistent throughout the tournament and are struggling to find the right combination. Frequent changes in the playing XI and lack of big scores from their top order have hurt them badly.
Senior players like Sikandar Raza and Johnson Charles will need to step up if the Warriorz want to stay alive in the tournament.
Read Also: ILT20 2025–26 Points Table, Match Results & Full Schedule
Desert Vipers – Team Situation
Desert Vipers have been the most consistent team this season. Even though they lost their previous match, they have already secured a playoff spot and will finish in the top two regardless of this result.
With players like Sam Curran, Fakhar Zaman, and Lockie Ferguson, the Vipers look well-balanced and confident.
Head-to-Head Record
| Team | Matches Won |
|---|---|
| Sharjah Warriorz | 1 |
| Desert Vipers | 5 |
| No Result | 0 |
Last 5 Matches Form
| Team | Last 5 Results |
|---|---|
| Sharjah Warriorz | W, L, L, W, L |
| Desert Vipers | W, W, L, W, L |
Pitch & Weather Report – Sharjah
Weather Update
- Temperature: 21–23°C
- Humidity: 50–60%
- Rain Chance: 0% (clear weather)
Pitch Report
- Batting-friendly surface
- Spinners play a key role in middle overs
- Short boundaries make big scores possible
Chasing Record
| Record | Stats |
|---|---|
| Winning Percentage | 45% |
| Advantage | Slightly favors batting first |
Sharjah Cricket Stadium – T20 Stats
| Stat | Record |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 75 |
| Batting First Wins | 44 |
| Batting Second Wins | 31 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 145 |
| Highest Score | 215/6 |
| Lowest Score | 38 all out |
Predicted Playing XI
Sharjah Warriorz
- Johnson Charles
- Monank Patel
- Tom Abell
- Tom Kohler-Cadmore
- Sikandar Raza (C)
- James Rew (WK)
- Dwaine Pretorius
- Adil Rashid
- Ethan D’Souza
- Wasim Akram
- Taskin Ahmed
Desert Vipers
- Fakhar Zaman
- Max Holden
- Hasan Nawaz
- Sam Curran
- Dan Lawrence
- Jason Roy
- Tom Bruce (WK)
- Sanjay Pahal
- Lockie Ferguson (C)
- Matiullah Khan
- Qais Ahmad
Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips
Small League – Safe Picks
Captain / Vice-Captain Options
- Johnson Charles
- Max Holden
- Tom Abell
- Fakhar Zaman
These players are reliable and suitable for low-risk contests.
Grand League – Differential Picks
Captain / Vice-Captain Options
- Sikandar Raza
- Sam Curran
- Dan Lawrence
- Tom Kohler-Cadmore
All-rounders and impact batters are ideal GL choices.
Match Prediction – Who Will Win?
Desert Vipers clearly look like the stronger and more settled team. They have depth in both batting and bowling, while Sharjah Warriorz are still searching for consistency.
Even though Sharjah will fight hard due to the must-win situation, Desert Vipers’ overall balance gives them an edge.
Predicted Winner: Desert Vipers
Injury Update
| Team | Injury Status |
|---|---|
| Desert Vipers | No injury concerns |
| Sharjah Warriorz | No injury concerns |
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