ILT20 2025: Predicting Abu Dhabi Knight Riders XI for match 2

Abu Dhabi Knight Riders will face the Sharjah Warriorz in the second match of the ILT20 2025 on Wednesday, December 3, at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium in Sharjah. The Knight Riders managed just three wins in 10 matches and finished in last position. They retained a total of five players before heading to the auction, including the likes of Andre Russell, Alishan Sharafu, Charith Asalanka, Phil Salt, and Sunil Narine. Alex Hales, Liam Livingstone, and Sherfane Rutherford were pre-signed before the auction. In the auction, Brandon McMullen became the most expensive player in the auction and was picked by the Knight Riders for a price of USD 110,000.

Let’s look at the probable playing XI of the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders for Match 2 of the ILT20 2025 against the Sharjah Warriorz:

Top Order:  

Phil Salt, Alex Hales, and Alishan Sharafu will likely be a part of the top order in the playing 11. Sharafu was the second-highest run-scorer for the franchise last season and made 220 runs in nine outings at a strike rate of 129.41. Salt played three matches for the franchise last season, while Hales was a part of the Desert Vipers franchise.

Middle Order:  

Liam Livingstone, Sherfane Rutherford, and Andre Russell are likely to be there in the middle order. Russell made 130 runs and took two wickets last season. 

Bowlers:  

Piyush Chawla, Ibrar Ahmed, and Olly Stone could be the three bowlers for the team. Piyush will make his ILT20 debut this year. Ibrar played for the ADKR franchise last season and picked up four wickets. Stone played for the Dubai Capitals last season.

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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