International League T20, 2025-26 | 01-Jan-2026 08:00 PM | Dubai International Cricket Stadium
ADKR 158/7 (20)
DCP 108/10 (16.2)
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders won by 50 runs
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haider Ali* | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Holder* | 3.2 | 0 | 18 | 3 | 5.4 |
| Liam Livingstone | 4 | 0 | 26 | 3 | 6.5 |
Last Wicket:Muhammad Jawadullah c Michael Pepper b Holder 0(1) - 108/10 in 16.2 ov.
Dubai Capitals vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders — Innings 1 (158/7 in 20 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phil Salt c (sub)Scott Currie b Nabi | 43 | 34 | 3 | 1 | 126.47 | |
| Michael Pepper (wk) run out (Jawadullah/Haider Ali) | 72 | 49 | 7 | 3 | 146.94 | |
| Russell b Haider Ali | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 25 | |
| Livingstone c Willey b Nabi | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 | |
| Alishan Sharafu st Shayan Jahangir b Nabi | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 | |
| Hales c Rovman Powell b Waqar Salamkheil | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 40 | |
| Holder (c) not out | 22 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 200 | |
| Brandon McMullen run out (Shayan Jahangir/Willey) | 3 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 37.5 | |
| Extras | Byes: 2 | LegByes: 2 | Wides: 5 | Total: 9 | |||||
| Total | 158 | 7 wkts, 20 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Narine, Chawla, Ajay Kumar, Olly Stone | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nabi | 4 | 0 | 25 | 3 | 6.2 |
| Willey | 4 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 8.2 |
| Haider Ali | 4 | 0 | 34 | 1 | 8.5 |
| Waqar Salamkheil | 4 | 0 | 25 | 1 | 6.2 |
| Navin Bidaisee | 2 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 10.5 |
| Jawadullah | 2 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 8 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Phil Salt & Michael Pepper | 122 | 81 |
| Russell & Michael Pepper | 2 | 4 |
| Russell & Livingstone | 0 | 2 |
| Alishan Sharafu & Livingstone | 3 | 4 |
| Hales & Livingstone | 3 | 6 |
| Holder & Livingstone | 12 | 9 |
| Holder & McMullen | 16 | 14 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phil Salt | 13.3 | 122 |
| 2 | Michael Pepper | 14.1 | 124 |
| 3 | Russell | 14.3 | 124 |
| 4 | Alishan Sharafu | 15.1 | 127 |
| 5 | Hales | 16.1 | 130 |
| 6 | Livingstone | 17.4 | 142 |
| 7 | Brandon McMullen | 20 | 158 |
Dubai Capitals — Innings 2 (108/10 in 16.2 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toby Albert c Alishan Sharafu b Holder | 11 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 137.5 | |
| Shayan Jahangir (wk) lbw b Narine | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 133.33 | |
| Jordan Cox c Michael Pepper b Ajay Kumar | 10 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 200 | |
| Gulbadin Naib c Russell b Narine | 7 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 70 | |
| Navin Bidaisee b Narine | 7 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 70 | |
| Rovman Powell c (sub)George Garton b Livingstone | 12 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 85.71 | |
| James Neesham c Alishan Sharafu b Livingstone | 19 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 146.15 | |
| Mohammad Nabi (c) c Michael Pepper b Holder | 27 | 21 | 1 | 2 | 128.57 | |
| David Willey lbw b Livingstone | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 | |
| Haider Ali batting | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 20 | |
| Muhammad Jawadullah c Michael Pepper b Holder | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 1 | NoBalls: 1 | Wides: 2 | Total: 4 | |||||
| Total | 108 | 10 wkts, 16.2 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Waqar Salamkheil | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ajay Kumar | 3 | 0 | 24 | 1 | 8 |
| Jason Holder | 3.2 | 0 | 18 | 3 | 5.4 |
| Sunil Narine | 3 | 0 | 12 | 3 | 4 |
| Piyush Chawla | 3 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 9 |
| Liam Livingstone | 4 | 0 | 26 | 3 | 6.5 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Toby Albert & Shayan Jahangir | 11 | 8 |
| Jordan Cox & Shayan Jahangir | 20 | 9 |
| Gulbadin & Shayan Jahangir | 4 | 5 |
| Gulbadin & Navin Bidaisee | 8 | 12 |
| Gulbadin & Powell | 6 | 11 |
| Neesham & Powell | 15 | 13 |
| Neesham & Nabi | 15 | 11 |
| Willey & Nabi | 5 | 10 |
| Haider Ali & Nabi | 24 | 18 |
| Haider Ali & Jawadullah | 0 | 1 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Toby Albert | 1.2 | 11 |
| 2 | Jordan Cox | 2.5 | 31 |
| 3 | Shayan Jahangir | 3.4 | 35 |
| 4 | Navin Bidaisee | 5.4 | 43 |
| 5 | Gulbadin Naib | 7.3 | 49 |
| 6 | Rovman Powell | 9.4 | 64 |
| 7 | James Neesham | 11.3 | 79 |
| 8 | David Willey | 13.1 | 84 |
| 9 | Mohammad Nabi | 16.1 | 108 |
| 10 | Muhammad Jawadullah | 16.2 | 108 |
Match Info
| Match | Dubai Capitals vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders |
|---|---|
| Series | International League T20, 2025-26 |
| Time | 01-Jan-2026 08:00 PM |
| Venue | Dubai International Cricket Stadium |
| Live Telecast | FanCode,Zee5 |
Match Preview: Dubai Capitals vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders (DC vs ADKR)
Dubai Capitals will face Abu Dhabi Knight Riders in a thrilling match on 01-Jan-2026 in International League T20, 2025-26. The match will be played at Dubai International Cricket Stadium at 08:00 PM. Cricket fans can watch the match live on FanCode,Zee5.
Match Overview
Dubai Capitals is known for its strong batting and bowling, while Abu Dhabi Knight Riders remains competitive with its recent performances and emerging players. This match is crucial for both teams, as every win can strengthen their position in International League T20, 2025-26.
The pitch at Dubai International Cricket Stadium is generally balanced for both batsmen and bowlers, making this match even more exciting. Dubai Capitals will look to dominate with its experience and strategy, while Abu Dhabi Knight Riders will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between Dubai Capitals batting and Abu Dhabi Knight Riders bowling.
- The bowler's impact on the pitch, especially spinners or fast bowlers.
- The strategies of the two captains and their decisions during the game.
Cricket lovers, get ready for this exciting match! Will Dubai Capitals showcase its strengths, or will Abu Dhabi Knight Riders pull off a major upset? Join us live on FanCode,Zee5 on 01-Jan-2026 to find out the answer!
