ILT20 2025: Match 8, SWR vs DC Match Prediction – Who will win today’s ILT20 match between SWR vs DC?

In this article, we will be analyzing the SWR vs DC Match Prediction. Sharjah Warriorz (SWR) square off against Dubai Capitals (DC) in match No. 8 of the ongoing ILT20 2025 at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium in Sharjah on Friday, January 17.

Sharjah Warriorz is languishing in the second-last position in the points table, having one win and one loss so far from two games. They started with a thrilling three-wicket win against Gulf Giants off the last ball. However, they faced a 30-run defeat against Abu Dhabi Knight Riders. The Tim Southee-led side will want to get back to winning ways against the Capitals.

Meanwhile, Sikandar Raza-led Dubai Capitals have also won one game and lost another so far. They are placed right above the Warriors on the points table. They won their opening encounter against defending champions MI Emirates by one run. However, in their second fixture, they lost to the same opponents by 26 runs.

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Match Details

Pitch Report

This is going to be the first match that will be hosted at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium in the ongoing edition of ILT20. The venue has hosted 159 T20s so far, with 70 being won by teams batting first while 86 being bagged by chasers. The average first innings score is 155.

Head-to-Head Record

Predicted Playing XIs for SWR vs DC

Sharjah Warriorz (SWR): 

Jason Roy, Johnson Charles(w), Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Harmeet Singh, Rohan Mustafa, Karim Janat, Keemo Paul, Adam Milne, Tim Southee (c), Adil Rashid, Muhammad Jawadullah

Dubai Capitals (DC): 

Ben Dunk, Shai Hope (wk), Brandon McMullen, Sikandar Raza (c), Rovman Powell, Dasun Shanaka, Gulbadin Naib, Olly Stone, Dushmantha Chameera, Farhan Khan, Zahir Khan

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Probable Top Performers from SWR vs DC

Probable Best Batter: Shai Hope

The West Indies ODI captain, Shai Hope, could be the batter to watch out for. He has looked in good touch, scoring 110 runs from two games at an average of 55. Hope has a strike rate of 144.74 this season. He is coming off a fantastic century against Emirates in the last game.

Probable Best Bowler: Olly Stone

The England pacer has picked up four wickets from two matches so far. He is averaging 11.25 with the ball. Olly Stone will have a key role to play with the new ball. The right-arm seamer will look to give his team wickets upfront.

Today’s Match Prediction: Team batting second to win the match

Scenario 1

Sharjah Warriorz win the toss and opt to bowl first

Powerplay: 45-55

DC: 155-165

Sharjah Warriorz win the match

Scenario 2

Dubai Capitals win the toss and opt to bowl first

Powerplay: 40-50

SWR: 150-160

Dubai Capitals win the match

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