ILT20 2023, SW vs ADKR: Preview, Prediction and Probable Playing XI 

Sharjah Warriors in action (Source: Twitter/@ILT20Official)

Sharjah Warriors and Abu Dhabi Knight Riders will bump heads in the 19th match of the International League T20 2023 on January 28 at Sharjah Cricket Stadium.

Sharjah Warriors lie in the fifth spot on the points table with two wins in six matches. Abu Dhabi Knight Riders languish at the last position losing five of their six games, including a no-result.

After going through three successive defeats, the Warriors did well enough to mark a comeback into the tournament on the back of two consecutive victories. Tom Kohler-Cadmore and Junaid Siddique have been their top performers with the bat and ball, having scored 213 runs and taken nine wickets, respectively.

The Knight Riders are still searching for their first win in the tournament, as their campaign requires an initial push. The side added a point to their tally as a result of a wash-out versus Gulf Giants. 

Match Details 

Date & Time: January 28, 3:30 PM IST
Venue: Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah
Live Telecast & Streaming: Zee Network and ZEE5

Pitch Report: It has been a bowling-friendly wicket at Sharjah Cricket Stadium so far in the tournament. The pitch offers assistance to pacers in the powerplay while the slow bowlers take over in the middle overs.

Probable Playing XI 

Sharjah Warriors: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Evin Lewis, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Joe Denly (c), Adam Hose, Mohammad Nabi, Paul Walter, Noor Ahmad, Muhammad Jawadullah, Junaid Siddique, Naveen-ul-Haq 

Abu Dhabi Knight Riders: Brandon King, Kennar Lewis (wk), Dhananjaya de Silva, Charith Asalanka, Andre Russell, Raymon Reifer, Akeal Hosein, Sunil Narine (c), Zawar Farid, Lahiru Kumara, Sabir Ali Rao 

Prediction 

Considering how the competition has panned out for both the teams, Sharjah Warriors will likely trounce Abu Dhabi Knight Riders.

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