SWR vs DC Dream11 Prediction Today’s Match, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Pitch Report ILT20 2025, Match 8

SWR vs DC Dream11 Prediction (Source: @SRazaB24/x.com, @SharzahWarriorz/x.com)

The ILT20 2025 is back with another electrifying clash. In the 8th match of the ongoing league, Sharjah Warriorz are set to face Dubai Capitals on January 17. The iconic Sharjah Cricket Stadium is set to host the clash. Fans are gearing up for the thrilling encounter starting at 8:00 PM (IST).

Ahead of the match, here is a quick tour of the Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, the pitch report, and the best-predicted xi for the fantasy contest of the match.

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In the ongoing tournament, the Sharjah Warriorz are having a mixed run. After starting the tournament with a win, they faced a heartbreaking defeat in the last match against the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders. On the bowling front, Adam Milne and Adil Rashid stepped up, each taking 2 wickets to put the pressure on the opposition. While chasing the target, Rohan Mustafa played an innings of 20 runs. Keemo Paul and captain Tim Southee added 21 and 24 runs. But they fell short and faced a disappointing 30-run defeat.

Conversely, Dubai Capitals also had a mixed run with a win and a defeat. While facing the MI Emirates, they struggled throughout the match. While bowling in the first innings, Gulbadin Naib led the way with an impressive 3-wicket haul. Olly Stone secured 2 crucial wickets. While chasing the target, Shai Hope dazzled with an impressive century but the other batters faltered against the Emirates’ bowling attack. With that, they faced a disappointing 26-run defeat.

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SWR vs DC Head-to-Head Record

SWR vs DC Weather And Pitch Report

Weather: On the match day, the weather is expected to be perfectly fine at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. The temperature will be around 25° C. With a humidity of 51%, there is no chance of perception.

Pitch: Sharjah Cricket Stadium offers a pacey and bouncy pitch that favors fast bowlers who can generate extra bounce. The conditions are usually difficult for the batters, resulting in low-scoring games. Though spin bowling is not very dominant, the pitch is averagely challenging for the spinners. The overall contest of the pitch for both bowlers and batters is exciting.

Sharjah Cricket Stadium– Record Of Chasing Teams

Sharjah Cricket Stadium has hosted 38 T20 matches, where the team batting first has won 23 times, while the chasing team has secured victory 15 times. Nonetheless, recent stats suggest that the team chasing has the advantage. With the venue preparing to host this season's first match, the captain who wins the toss might opt to bowl first, based on the pitch conditions.

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SWR vs DC Captain and Vice-Captain

SWR vs DC Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/ Small Leagues

SWR vs DC, ILT20 2025: Dream11 Team 1 (Source: @Dream11 App)

Wicketkeeper: Shai Hope
Batter: Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Jason Roy, Rovman Powell
All-Rounder: Gulbadin Naib, Rohan Mustafa, Brandon McMullen
Bowler: Tim Southee, Adam Milne, Dushmantha Chameera, Zahir Khan

Captain: Shai Hope
Vice-Captain: Gulbadin Naib

SWR vs DC Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/ Grand Leagues

SWR vs DC, ILT20 2025: Dream11 Team 2 (Source: @Dream11 App)

Wicketkeeper: Johnson Charles, Shai Hope
Batter: Jason Roy, Tom Kohler Cadmore, Rovman Powell
All-Rounder: Gulbadin Naib, Rohan Mustafa, Brandon McMullen
Bowler: Adil Rashid, Adam Milne, Olly Stone

Captain: Gulbadin Naib
Vice-Captain: Brandon McMullen

SWR vs DC Expert Advice

Given the playing conditions and the expected team combination of both sides, a 1-3-3-4 or a 2-3-3-3 combination will be ideal for the game.

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