ILT20 2023 Match 17: Sharjah Warriors vs Dubai Capitals | Fantasy Tips and Teams

image-ldcpuxhpMoeen Ali (Source: Twitter)

Sharjah Warriors are set to take on Dubai Capitals in Match no.17 of the ongoing inaugural International League (ILT20) on Thursday, January 26, 2023, at the iconic Sharjah Cricket Stadium in Sharjah. The match is scheduled to begin at 7.30 PM (IST) and 6.00 PM (local time). Both sides met 5 days back in the reverse fixture in Dubai where the Warriors clinched the game by a  7-wicket margin.

Talking about the form, both teams are having identical numbers so far in the campaign. Sharjah has played five matches and won two and lost three. After losing their opening three games against MI Emirates (twice) and Desert Vipers, the Warriors finally opened their account and have now won their last two against the Capitals and Gulf Giants. With 4 points and a net run rate of -0.361, they are placed in the fourth spot in the table.

On the other hand, Dubai has also played five with two wins and three losses. They won their opener against Abu Dhabi Knight Riders before losing three in a row against the Giants (twice) and the Warriors. They won their last match against MI Emirates by 16 runs. With 4 points and an NRR of -0.766, they are placed in the fifth position in the table.

Before the game gets starts, let us look at the important stats, best player picks and the best predicted teams for the fantasy contests of the match.

Ground Stats: Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah

Numbers at the ground (This Tournament)

Total Matches: 2

Matches won batting first: 1

Matches won batting second: 1

Average score batting first: 164

Average score batting second: 114

Average runs per over: 7.76

Average runs per wicket: 20.52


 SHJ vs DUB, Match 17: Probable Playing XIs

Sharjah Warriors Team News

England trio of Moeen Ali, Dawid Malan and Chris Woakes are off for international duty for a three-match ODI series beginning on the 27th against South Africa. They will be missing the next few matches for the Warriors.

Sharjah Warriors Probable Playing XI

Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Evin Lewis, Joe Denly, Mohammad Nabi, Chris Benjamin/Paul Walter, Noor Ahmad, Junaid Siddique, Muhammad Jawadullah, Karthik Meiyappan, Naveen-ul-Haq


Dubai Capitals Team News

No major updates

Dubai Capitals Probable Playing XI

Robin Uthappa (wk), Joe Root, Daniel Lawrence, Rovman Powell (c), Yusuf Pathan, Dasun Shanaka, Chamika Karunaratne, Mujeeb ur Rahman, Akif Raja, Fred Klaassen, Hazrat Luqman


SHJ vs DUB, Match 17: Top Five Picks

  1. Tom Kohler-Cadmore (SHJ): Right-handed batter Tom Kohlder-Cadmore is the leading run-getter for the Warriors with a century and a half-century to his name in 5 outings. Picking an in-form player would be a safer option for this contest.
  2. Rahmanullah Gurbaz (SHJ): Hard-hitting Afghanistan wicketkeeper batter Rahmanullah Gurbaz is yet to score a hal-century with 43 being his highest score in 5 matches so far. A big knock looks on the card for the opening batter.
  3. Naveen-ul-Haq (SHJ): Afghanistan right arm medium fast bowler Naveen-ul-Haq is the joint highest wicket-taker for the Warriors in this competition. The pacer picked up a five-wicket haul in the last game which also won him the Player of the Match award.
  4. Rovman Powell (DUB): Dubai Capitals skipper Rovman Powell is the man in form as he is the leading run-scorer for his side in ILT20 2023. The destructive player also played a captain's knock of 97 off just 41 in the last match that his side won agaisnt MI Emirates.
  5. Robin Uthappa (DUB): India's Robin Uthappa is opening the innings for the Capitals but has managed to hit just one fifty in 5 matches so far. The right-handed batter would look to contriubute in a big way in this fixture.


SHJ vs DUB, Match 17: Must picks for the match

Sharjah Warriors

  1. Tom Kohlder-Cadmore - 213 runs in 5 matches
  2. Rahmanullah Gurbaz - 104 runs in 5 matches
  3. Naveen-ul-Haq - 7 wickets in 5 matches

Dubai Capitals

  1. Rovman Powell - 227 runs and 5 wickets in 5 games
  2. Robin Uthappa - 152 runs in 5 games
  3. Mujeeb ur Rahman - 5 wickets in 5 games


SHJ vs DUB, Match 17: Risky Picks

Sharjah Warriors: Joe Denly, Janaid Siddique

Dubai Capitals: Daniel Lawrence, Yusuf Pathan


 SHJ vs DUB, Match 17: Captain and Vice-captain choices

  1. Tom Kohler-Cadmore (SHJ)
  2. Rahmanullah Gurbaz (SHJ)
  3. Rovman Powell (DUB)


SHJ vs DUB, Match 17: Team for Head-to-Head Contests

Wicketkeepers: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Robin Uthappa

Batters: Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Evin Lewis, Joe Root, Rovman Powell

All-rounders: Mohammad Nabi, Dasun Shanaka

Bowlers: Naveen-ul-Haq, Mujeeb ur Rahman, Fred Klaassen

Captain: Rovman Powell
Vice-captain: Tom Kohler-Cadmore

SHJ: 5 Players, DUB: 6 Players


SHJ vs DUB, Match 17: Team for Winner takes all Contests

Wicketkeepers: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Robin Uthappa

Battters: Joe Denly, Evin Lewis, Daniel Lawrence

All-rounders: Mohammad Nabi, Chamika Karunaratne, Yusuf Pathan

Bowlers: Noor Ahmad, Junaid Siddique, Hazrat Luqman

Captain: Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Vice-captain: Robin Uthappa

SHJ: 6 Players, DUB: 5 Players

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