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SW vs ADKR Dream11 Prediction: 3 Top Captain Or Vice-Captain Choices For Match 25 Of ILT20 2025

Arnav Chopra

Tom Kohler-Cadmore and Jason Holder (Source: @SomersetCCC/X.com, @ADKRiders/X.com)Tom Kohler-Cadmore and Jason Holder (Source: @SomersetCCC/X.com, @ADKRiders/X.com)

It's time for action in the ongoing ILT20 2025, where Sharjah Warriorz (SW) are going up against Abu Dhabi Knight Riders (ADKR) in Match 25, to be played at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. This game will happen on 30th January from 8 PM IST with qualification at stake for both sides.

Sharjah Warriorz

With just three wins from eight games while losing five of them, Sharjah Warriorz are placed bottom of the table with six points and an NRR of -0.68. They are in dire need of a win to stay in the race for playoffs, as this will be their penultimate match of the group stage.

Previously, they defeated the Dubai Capitals comfortably by nine wickets courtesy of openers Tom Kohler-Cadmore (54*) and Johnson Charles (71), who put up an influential 123-run stand for the first wicket to finish the game for the side inside the 12 overs as it gave their NRR a massive boost. From the bowling lineup, Adam Milne (1/17), Adam Zampa (2/28), Ashton Agar (1/14) and Rohan Mustafa (2/12) put a stranglehold on the Dubai batters to restrict them to 131.

Abu Dhabi Knight Riders

Two places above them on the table are Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, with six points after having completed seven games with three victories and four losses. Knight Riders also played against the Capitals in their last game and lost out in the final over with one delivery at eight wickets to spare. Even after scoring 203, they couldn't defend their total as bowlers proved to be expensive. Charith Asalanka was the best performer for Abu Dhabi with 74 of just 38 deliveries, which ultimately didn't prove to be enough.

Sharjah Cricket Stadium - Pitch Report for Match 25

The pitch at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium is a highly batting-friendly surface where any score can be chased with ease. This year, all five teams have won at this venue while chasing the target. Spinners do not get much support, while pacers are struggling to contain runs. Short boundaries and flat wickets make things difficult for the bowlers here. The average score at this venue exceeds 180, whereas totals in excess of even 200 aren't enough at times. Therefore, the team winning the toss will likely bowl first at this ground.

Top 3 Captain and Vice-Captain Choices for SW vs ADKR:

1. Johnson Charles

Hard-hitting West Indian opener Johnson Charles has been magnificent for Sharjah Warriorz at the top of the order with 226 runs at a staggering strike rate of 164.96 with an average of 28.25 in 8 innings in this ILT20. Moreover, with an experience of 293 T20 matches, he has amassed 7,515 runs at a strike rate of 133.83, with an average of 27.32, showing his class with the bat.

The right-hander is a highly-valued candidate at the top who can bat in different conditions and score runs with utmost ease. Having the ability to smack big sixes, Charles is a great candidate to be the captain or vice-captain of the side.

2. Jason Holder

Another West Indian on the list is the all-rounder Jason Holder, who has made significant contributions for Abu Dhabi Knight Riders in ILT20 2025. With the ball, he has 13 wickets at an economy rate of 7.60 while averaging 15.69 in 7 matches this year.

With the bat, he has accumulated 82 runs in five innings, averaging 27.33 while striking at an unbelievable 204.99, lower down the order. Holder is equipped to pick wickets, especially at the death, with his variations coming into play, while with a bat, he can strike big from ball one in the final overs of the game.

3. Tom Kohler-Cadmore

Partnering Johnson Charles at the top is Sharjah Warriorz's Tom Kohler-Cadmore, who has managed 217 runs at a strike rate of 133.12, where he averages 54.25 in six games so far this season of ILT20. In the previous match against Capitals, Cadmore stuck an unbeaten 54 off just 32 deliveries with two sixes.

He is known to be aggressive with the bat and reliable, as he does not throw his wicket away easily. Hence, he bats deep into the innings and finishes the game for his side with valuable knocks. In his overall T20 career, Cadmore has 5,523 runs at a strike rate of 138.14. Considering this, he should be preferred as the captain or vice-captain of the side.