ADKR vs SWR Dream11 Prediction: 3 Top Captain Or Vice-Captain Choices For Match 6 Of ILT20 2025

ADKR vs SWR top captain and vice-captain choices [Source: @ILT20Official/x]

The Abu Dhabi Knight Riders (ADKR) and Sharjah Warriorz (SWR) will collide in match number six of the ILT20 2025 season at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi. The match marks the second respective outing for both sides this competition, and the action is slated to commence from 8:00 PM IST onwards on Wednesday, January 15.

The Abu Dhabi Knight Riders (ADKR) lost its opening match to Desert Vipers by a seven-wicket margin with eight balls to spare. Currently languishing at the bottom of the ILT20 2025 points table, the Knight Riders’ NRR stands at -0.700. The Sharjah Warriorz, on the other hand, defeated Gulf Giants by three wickets in a high-scoring last-ball thriller to hold an NRR of 0.050.

Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi – Pitch Report For Match 6 Of ILT20 2025

The playing conditions at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi are generally conducive for batting. However, fast bowlers will also receive considerable assistance with the new ball. The average first innings total at the venue in the last 13 ILT20 matches has turned out to be 158. Toss will likely not play a major role in the outcome of the contest, considering teams batting first have pretty much enjoyed similar success with the chasing sides since last year’s ILT20 2024 season at the stadium.

Top 3 Captain and Vice-Captain Choices For ADKR vs SWR

3. Tom Kohler-Cadmore

Why Tom Kohler-Cadmore Will Be A Good Choice As The Captain Or Vice-captain?

Experienced opening batter: English wicketkeeper-batter Tom Kohler-Cadmore holds an intensive strike rate of nearly 139 despite playing 219 T20 matches in his career. The attacking opening batter has hauled 38 half-centuries and one century so far. Moreover, he averages nearly 35 in ILT20 cricket, which is considerably higher than his career average of 28.06.

On a trail of match-winning knock: Tom Kohler-Cadmore recently engineered a remarkable run-chase for the Sharjah Warriorz against Gulf Giants. Chasing 175, Kohler-Cadmore belted 83* from 56 balls with six boundaries and four sixes.

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2. Andre Russell

Why Andre Russell Will Be A Good Choice As The Captain Or Vice-captain?

Blistering middle-order batter: Knight Riders legend Andre Russell holds an astonishing strike rate of 169.43 in his T20 career, and that of 184.14 in ILT20 matches. In his team’s opening ILT20 match of the season, the cricketer made 14-ball 30 against the Desert Vipers. His presence in the slog overs can decimate opposition’s bowling attacks.

Partnership breaker: Andre Russell is also capable of making crucial breakthroughs with the ball. Often tasked to bowl the middle overs of the innings, Russell has taken 465 wickets in his career, and also started off his ILT20 campaign with a wicket of dangerman Fakhar Zaman on January 12.

1. Tim Southee

Why Tim Southee Will Be A Good Choice As The Captain Or Vice-captain?

New ball expert: Tim Southee, a veteran of 274 T20 matches, has collected 336 wickets in his career so far at an impressive average of 23.77. Southee tends to make the new ball count by striking early for his team, regardless of the format or playing conditions.

Recent form: Sharjah Warriorz captain Tim Southee removed both Gulf Giants openers with the new ball before dismissing dangerman Shimron Hetmyer to claim 3-30 on his ILT20 debut a couple of days ago.

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