
Dubai Capitals will face the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders in the Eliminator of the ILT20 2025 on Thursday, January 1, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The Capitals finished in third place with five wins in 10 matches. In the last game against the MI Emirates, the Capitals scored 122 runs for the loss of eight wickets. No batter managed to score more than 25 runs for the team. MI took 16.4 overs to reach the target of 123 runs and won the match by eight wickets.
Let’s look at the probable playing XI of the Dubai Capitals for the Eliminator of the ILT20 2025 against the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders:
Top Order: Sediqullah Atal, Shayan Jahangir (wk), and Jordan Cox
Sediqullah Atal, Shayan Jahangir, and Jordan Cox will likely be a part of the top order in the playing 11. Cox is the leading run-scorer for the Capitals and has made 311 runs in 10 matches at a strike rate of 124.89.
Middle Order: Mohammad Nabi (c), Leus du Plooy, and James Neesham
Mohammad Nabi, Leus du Plooy, and James Neesham are likely to be there in the middle order. Nabi has scored 130 runs at a strike rate of 126.21 and has taken nine wickets at an average of 21.77 in nine games.
Lower Middle Order: Rovman Powell and David Willey
Rovman Powell and David Willey are likely to be in the lower middle-order. Powell has made 257 runs in 10 games at a strike rate of 159.62.
Bowlers: Waqar Salamkheil, Haider Ali, and Scott Currie
Muhammad Jawadullah, Haider Ali, Waqar Salamkheil, and Mustafizur Rahman could be the four bowlers for the team. Salamkheil is the leading wicket-taker for the franchise this season with 17 wickets in 10 matches at an average of 18.11, an economy of 7.79, and a strike rate of 13.94.
Disclaimer: This Exclusive News is based on the author’s understanding, analysis, and instinct. As you review this information, consider the points mentioned and form your own conclusions.
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