ILT20 2025 SWR vs DC: Probable XI Predictions, Live Streaming, Fantasy Tips, Preview, Pitch And Weather Report

ILT20 2025 SWR vs DC preview [Source: @Sharjahwarriorz, @Dubai_Capitals/x]

Sharjah Warriorz (SWR) and Dubai Capitals (DC) will collide in match number eight of the ILT20 2025 season on Friday, January 17. The match marks the third respective outing for both sides in this competition, and the action is slated to commence from 8:00 PM IST onwards.

SWR vs DC Match 8: Match Details & Live Streaming

SWR vs DC: Match 8 Preview

Sharjah Warriorz

Sharjah Warriorz defeated Gulf Giants in their opening match of the ILT20 2025 season, but lost to the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders in their subsequent game by a huge 30-run margin. With a win and a defeat each from two matches, the Warriorz NRR currently reads -0.725 as they occupy the backend of the ILT20 2025 points table. 

Tom Kohler-Cadmore has emerged as their most successful batter of the season so far, with 83 runs at a strike rate of 143.10. Captain Tim Southee and fellow New Zealand paceman Adam Milne, on the other hand, have ably helmed the Warriorz pace attack.

Dubai Capitals

The Dubai Capitals, led by Sikandar Raza on an interim basis, have also registered a win and a defeat each from two league matches. With an NRR of -0.625, they are placed just a rung above the Warriorz on the six-team points table. 

Shai Hope scored a cracking century for the Capitals against the MI Emirates to emerge as their leading run-scorer and among the highest run-makers overall this ILT20 2025 season. With the ball, fast bowlers Gulbadin Naib and Olly Stone have made some crucial breakthroughs in the tournament.

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SWR vs DC: Weather And Pitch Report

Weather

According to AccuWeather, the weather is expected to remain clear in Sharjah during the scheduled match time. The temperature will hover in the range of 20° as per the forecasts. With no chances of rain, fans can enjoy an entertaining evening of cricket.

Pitch Report

Spinners might play a crucial role at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, especially during the second half of the game. Since the upcoming match marks the opening ILT20 fixture of the season, the surface here might assist batters. The average first innings total at the venue in T20s has emerged in the range of early 150s. The captain winning the toss will likely opt to bat first, considering the chasing teams have won just 15 of the 38 matches played here.

SWR vs DC: Probable XIs

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

Dubai Capitals: Shai Hope (wk), Brandon McMullen, Sikandar Raza (c), Rovman Powell, Dasun Shanaka, Gulbadin Naib, Dushmantha Chameera, Olly Stone, Farhan Khan, Haider Ali and Zahir Khan.

SWR vs DC: Fantasy Cricket Tips

The Sharjah Cricket Stadium's pitch indicates that the captain might pick specialist spinners, along with attacking top-order and middle-order batters. For the Sharjah Warriorz, English spinner Adil Rashid and in-form batter Tom Kohler-Cadmore will start out as ideal picks.

Meanwhile, Sikandar Raza's all-round skills will likely come in handy for the Dubai Capitals. Shai Hope, who whacked a blistering century a couple of days ago, will also be a major factor for the Capitals at the top of the order.

SWR vs DC: Winner Prediction

Even though the Sharjah Warriorz is placed below Dubai Capitals on the ILT20 2025 points table, the Warriorz will be considered as slight favourites to win the impending fixture.

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