WLP T20 League 2026: Match 1, DW vs DR Match Prediction – Who will win today’s WLP T20 League match between Delhi Warriors vs Dubai Royals?

Delhi Warriors (DW) face Dubai Royals (DR) in the opening encounter of the WLP T20 League 2026 at the 1919 Sportz Cricket Stadium in Goa on Monday, January 26. The DW vs DR Match Prediction will be closely followed as both teams look to start the tournament on a winning note.

Former Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh will be seen leading Delhi Warriors. With Chadwick Walton and Chirag Gandhi at the top, Colin Ingram stabilising the middle order, and finishers like Irfan Pathan and Isuru Udana, Delhi have depth in both batting and bowling, making the DW vs DR Match Prediction slightly favourable for them on paper.

On the other hand, Dubai Royals, captained by Shikhar Dhawan, boast experienced batters like Ambati Rayudu and Yusuf Pathan, while their bowling attack also has enough firepower to challenge the opposition. With balanced squads on both sides, the DW vs DR Match Prediction promises an exciting contest to kick off the season.

DW vs DR — Match Details

1919 Sportz Cricket Stadium, Goa — Pitch Report

The Goa surface is typically slowish with even bounce early, increasingly rewarding spinners as the ball gets older. Powerplay scoring is possible, but shot selection becomes crucial through the middle overs. Spinners who vary pace and flight can be hard to score against. A first-innings total around 150–165 is competitive, with teams bowling well in the middle overs often dictating outcomes.

DW vs DR — Head-to-Head Record in T20s

The upcoming match between the Delhi Warriors and Dubai Royals in the World Legends Pro T20 League 2026, scheduled for January 26, will be the first time these two teams face off against each other.

DW vs DR — Predicted Playing 11s

Delhi Warriors

Harbhajan Singh (c), Irfan Pathan, Imran Tahir, Colin Ingram, Isuru Udana, Shahbaz Nadeem, Shreevats Goswami, Gurkeerat Singh Mann, Chadwick Walton, Rahul Shukla, Chirag Gandhi

Dubai Royals

Shikhar Dhawan (c), Gitansh Khera (wk), Fidel Edwards, Ambati Rayudu, Yusuf Pathan, Samit Patel, Abhishek Raut, Kirk Edwards, Parvez Rasool, Monu Kumar, Piyush Chawla

DW vs DR — Probable Best Performers

Probable Best Batter: Ambati Rayudu

Former Indian batter Ambati Rayudu, who will represent the Dubai Royals, could be the best batter of the game. The right-handed batter will be given the responsibility to anchor the innings and give a strong finish to his team. Having immense experience under his belt, Rayudu is capable of his bat doing all the talking.

Probable Best Bowler: Piyush Chawla

Dubai Royals’ Piyush Chawla could be the probable best bowler in the upcoming game against Delhi Warriors. Chawla is set to get help from the surface, which will make him tough to tackle, especially in the middle-overs. Last year, in the World Championship of Legends, played in England, Chawla emerged as the best bowler for India, and he would take the same confidence in this competition.

FAQ: WLP T20 League 2026 – Match 1 (DW vs DR Match Prediction)

Who is the captain of Delhi Warriors for this match?

Former Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh will lead the Delhi Warriors.

Who is the captain of Dubai Royals for this match?

Shikhar Dhawan will be captaining the Dubai Royals.

Where can fans watch the live stream of DW vs DR?

The match will be streamed live on Sports Live Hub (SLH).

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