ILT20 2023: Match 19, ADKR vs SW Match Preview Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Sharjah Warriors
Match Preview
The Sharjah Warriors will be taking on the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders in a must-win match in the International League (ILT20) 2023 at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on January 28th. The Warriors currently sit in 4th place in the 6-team points table with just 2 wins from 6 matches, while the Knight Riders are at the bottom of the table, yet to register a win in the tournament. The Warriors will be looking to gain momentum and solidify their position in the table, while the Knight Riders will be playing for pride, looking to secure their first win of the tournament and improve their net run rate. Both teams are coming off matches that were abandoned due to rain and will be looking to make up for lost ground in this crucial encounter.
Match Details
Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
Date & Time: January 28, 3:30 PM IST
Telecast & Live Streaming: Zee Network and ZEE5
Pitch Report
The Sharjah Cricket Stadium is typically known for its batting-friendly surface and short boundaries, making it a paradise for batters. Chasing is a common strategy at the venue, especially in T20 matches. However, since this game is scheduled for the afternoon, the captain who wins the toss may choose to bat first.
Predicted Playing XIs for ADKR vs SW
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders :
Brandon King, Kennar Lewis (wk), Dhananjaya de Silva, Charith Asalanka, Andre Russell, Raymon Reifer, Akeal Hosein, Sunil Narine (c), Zawar Farid, Lahiru Kumara, Sabir Ali Rao
Sharjah Warriors :
Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Dawid Malan, Moeen Ali (c), Joe Denly, Mohammad Nabi, Noor Ahmad, Chris Woakes, Muhammad Jawadullah, Junaid Siddique, Naveen-ul-Haq
Probable best batter: Tom Kohler-Cadmore
Tom Kohler-Cadmore is likely the best batter in the ILT20 2023 tournament thus far, due to his impressive performances and high statistics. He is currently sixth in total runs, with 213 from five matches, an average of 53.25, and a strike rate of 167.72, including one century.
Probable best bowler: Chris Woakes
Chris Woakes is a probable top bowler in the competition, having made a significant impact in the wickets column. The England pacer has taken 7 wickets so far and will likely continue to add to his tally.
Sharjah Warriors squad ILT20 2023
Moeen Ali (c), Dawid Malan, Evin Lewis, Mohammad Nabi, Chris Woakes, Marcus Stoinis, Noor Ahmad, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Naveen-ul-Haq, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Chris Benjamin, Joe Denly, Mark Deyal, Bilal Khan, JJ Smit, Karthik Meiyappan, Alishan Sharafu, Javed Siddique, Muhammad Jawadullah. Coach: Paul Farbrace.
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders squad ILT20 2023
Sunil Narine (c), Andre Russell, Connor Esterhuizen, Paul Stirling, Lahiru Kumara, Charith Asalanka, Brandon Glover, Colin Ingram, Akeal Hosein, Dhananjaya de Silva, Ravi Rampaul, Raymon Reifer, Kennar Lewis, Matiullah Khan, Marchant de Lange, Fahad Nawaz, Sabir Ali, Treveen Mathew, Ali Khan, Zawar Farid. Coach: Abhishek Nayar
Live Streaming and Live Telecast details ILT20 2023 19th match ADKR vs SW
Today’s Match Prediction: Sharjah Warriors to win the match
