Dubai Capitals (DCP) are set to face Abu Dhabi Knight Riders (ADKR) in match No. 7 of the ongoing International League T20 (ILT20) 2025-26. This match is set to be played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai on Sunday, December 7.
The Capitals started their campaign with a four-wicket defeat to Desert Vipers in a repeat of last edition’s final. Dasun Shanaka’s men scored 150/8 batting first. The Vipers chased the target with an over to spare. Ahead of the clash against ADKR, the Capitals will face the Gulf Giants on Saturday.
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders have a strong batting line-up at their disposal. Sunil Narine and Co. started the campaign with a 39-run win against Sharjah Warriorz. However, they tasted defeat for the first time this season on Friday, losing to Desert Vipers by two wickets.
DCP vs ADKR Match Details
| Match | Dubai Capitals vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, Match 07, ILT20 2025-26 |
| Venue | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai |
| Date & Time (IST) | Sunday, December 07, 08:00 PM (IST) |
| Broadcast and Live-Streaming | Zee Network TV channels or Zee5 (app and website) |
Dubai International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report
In the first two matches held at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in the 2025-26 ILT20, the average first-innings score has been around 157. Both games have been won by chasing teams. Batters will have to make the most of the field restrictions inside the powerplay as scoring through the middle overs might not be easy.
DCP vs ADKR Head-to-Head Record
| Matches Played | 05 |
| Dubai Capitals Won | 04 |
| Abu Dhabi Knight Riders Won | 01 |
| First-ever Fixture | January 25, 2024 |
| Most-recent Fixture | February 2, 2025 |
DCP vs ADKR Predicted Playing XIs
Dubai Capitals (DCP):
Sediqullah Atal, Shayan Jahangir (WK), Jordan Cox, Rovman Powell, Dasun Shanaka (C), Mohammad Nabi, David Willey, Gulbadin Naib, Haider Ali, Waqar Salamkheil, Muhammad Jawadullah.
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders (ADKR):
Phil Salt, Alex Hales, Alishan Sharafu, Liam Livingstone, Sherfane Rutherford, Andre Russell, Unmukt Chand (WK), Sunil Narine (C), George Garton, Ajay Kumar, Olly Stone.
Probable Top Performers from DCP vs ADKR
Probable Best Batter: Liam Livingstone
Liam Livingstone looked in the first match, scoring a belligerent 82* off 38 balls. However, he was dismissed cheaply in the second encounter. If Livingstone gets going, he will make the opposition look pedestrian.
Probable Best Bowler: Sunil Narine
Sunil Narine continues to be the epitome of consistency in this format. In the first two matches, he has picked up three wickets at an average of 19 and an economy rate of 7.12. He will be the bowler to watch out for on Sunday.
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