Dubai Capitals (DCP) square off against Sharjah Warriorz (SWR) in an important clash in the International League T20 (ILT20) 2025-26 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Wednesday, December 24.

The Capitals have registered four wins and suffered as many defeats in the eight matches they have played so far. Mohammad Nabi and Co. are coming into this clash on the back of comprehensive wins against Sharjah Warriorz and Gulf Giants.

On the other hand, Sharjah Warriorz are languishing at the bottom of the table, having lost three and won five matches. After losing back-to-back games, they returned to winning ways with a four-wicket victory against Abu Dhabi Knight Riders.

Match Details

Match	Dubai Capitals vs Sharjah Warriorz, Match 27, ILT20 2025-26
Date and Time (IST)	Wednesday, December 24; 8:00 PM
Venue	Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
Broadcast and Live-Streaming Details	Zee Network Channels and Zee5 (App and Website)

Dubai International Cricket Stadium - Pitch Report

The Dubai International Cricket Stadium is likely to offer a track which will assist batters as well as bowlers. The even contest between bat and ball will come as a delight for the fans. Expect the captain who wins the toss opting to bowl first.

DCP vs SWR Head to Head Record in T20Is

Matches Played	5
DCP Won	5
SWR Won	0
Tied / No Results	-
First-ever fixture	January 22, 2024
Most-recent fixture	December 19, 2025

DCP vs SWR Predicted Playing XIs Dubai Capitals (DCP):

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

DCP vs SWR Probable Best Performers Probable Best Batter — Rovman Powell

Rovman Powell has been in red-hot form this season. In eight matches, he has scored 243 runs at an average of 48.60 and a strike rate of 158.82. The former West Indies captain will be one of the batters to watch out for.

Probable Best Bowler — Waqar Salamkheil

Waqar Salamkheil is the leading wicket-taker in the tournament so far. In eight games, he has accounted for 15 scalps and is averaging 15.73. His overs through the middle overs will be crucial as Sharjah wouldn't want to allow him to get into his rhythm.

Today Match Prediction — Dubai Capitals to win the match