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ILT20 2025: Predicting Abu Dhabi Knight Riders XI for Eliminator

Abu Dhabi Knight Riders will take on the Dubai Capitals in the Eliminator of the ILT20 2025 on Thursday, January 1, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The team faced the Gulf Giants in their last league match and made 179 runs for the loss of one wicket. Phil Salt made 72 runs off 56 deliveries, while Michael Pepper scored 83 runs off 51 deliveries. In reply, the Giants managed 147 runs for the loss of nine wickets and lost the match by 32 runs. Andre Russell was the pick of the bowlers and took three wickets for 13 runs in two overs.

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:  

ILT20 2025: Predicting Abu Dhabi Knight Riders XI for Eliminator
Phil Salt

Philip Salt, Alex Hales, and Alishan Sharafu will likely be a part of the top order in the playing 11. Hales is the joint-highest run-scorer for the team eith 218 runs at a strike rate of 135.40.

Middle Order:  

ILT20 2025: Predicting Abu Dhabi Knight Riders XI for Eliminator
Liam Livingstone

Michael-Kyle Pepper and Liam Livingstone are likely to be there in the middle order. Livingstone is the highest run-scorer for the team with 218 runs at a strike rate of 148.29 in 10 games.

Bowlers:  

ILT20 2025: Predicting Abu Dhabi Knight Riders XI for Eliminator
Sunil Narine

Sunil Narine, Piyush Chawla, and Ajay Kumar could be the four bowlers for the team. Ajay is the leading wicket-taker for the team and has taken 15 wickets in 10 games at an average of 21.13.

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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