Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Dubai Capitals, ILT 2023, Today Match Prediction

adkr vs dcp Match Prediction & Analysis

Abu Dhabi Knight Riders and Dubai Capitals will lock horns in the 22nd match of the 2023 International League played at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi.

With no victories in the seven matches played so far this season, Abu Dhabi Knight Riders will need to raise their game in bid to end their winless streak.

On the other hand, Dubai Capitals suffered narrow defeat at the hands of Desert Vipers. Captain Rovman Powell will be hoping that the side can make a strong comeback in this fixture.

Earlier this season, Dubai Capitals registered a comprehensive 73-run win over Abu Dhabi Knight Riders.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Abu Dhabi Knight Riders Preview

In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of Paul Stirling, Dhananjaya de Silva and Andre Russell to deliver the bulk of the runs.

In the previous match, Paul Stirling played well for Knight Riders and finished the innings with the top-score of 55 runs off 50 balls with the help of five boundaries and one six. Besides Stirling, Rovman Powell scored 33 runs off 28 balls with the help of one four and three sixes, whereas Charith Asalanka chipped in with 21 runs off 13 balls.

In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Akeal Hosein, Lahiru Kumara, Sunil Narine, Dhananjaya de Silva and Andre Russell to deliver crucial breakthroughs.

Abu Dhabi Knight Riders Predicted Playing XI:

Paul Stirling, Joe Clarke (wk), Brandon King, Dhananjaya de Silva, Charith Asalanka, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine (c), Akeal Hosein, Zawar Farid, Lahiru Kumara, Sabir Ali Rao.

Abu Dhabi Knight Riders Actual Playing XI:

Brandon King, Matiullah Khan, Zawar Farid, Akeal Hosein, Dhananjaya de Silva, Paul Stirling, Joe Clarke, Lahiru Kumara, Charith Asalanka, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine

Dubai Capitals Preview

With two victories and four losses, Dubai Capitals are lying in the bottom half of the league table. In the batting department, the side will be depending on the likes of Robin Uthappa, Joe Root, Robin Uthappa, Yusuf Pathan and Hazratullah Zazai to deliver the bulk of the runs.

In the previous match, all-rounder Yusuf Pathan scored 35 not out off 26 balls with the help of three fours and two sixes. Besides Pathan, captain Rovman Powell scored 34 runs off 26 balls with the help of one four and two sixes, whereas Dasun Shanaka chipped in with 24 runs off 23 balls.

In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Jake Ball, Adam Zampa, Akif Raja, Dasun Shanaka, Fred Klaassen and Sikandar Raza to deliver crucial breakthroughs.

In the previous match, Leg-spinner Adam Zampa was the standout bowler for Capitals on display and claimed 3 for 16 in his four overs.

Dubai Capitals Predicted Playing XI:

Rovman Powell (c), Hazratullah Zazai, Robin Uthappa (wk), Chirag Suri, Yusuf Pathan, Dasun Shanaka, Sikandar Raza, Fred Klaassen, Adam Zampa, Jake Ball, Akif Raja

Dubai Capitals Actual Playing XI:

Niroshan Dickwella, Raja Akifullah Khan , Sikandar Raza, George Munsey, Adam Zampa, Fred Klaassen, Yusuf Pathan, Dasun Shanaka, Rovman Powell, Chamika Karunaratne, Luqman Hazrat

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

The wicket prepared for the game is going to be excellent for batting with little assistance for the quick bowlers. The weather forecast for Monday’s match is going to be clear skies with a gentle breeze

Venue Details

Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi is going to host the 22nd match of the 2023 International League between Abu Dhabi Knight Riders and Dubai Capitals.

Toss: To Bat

Both the sides will be looking to win the toss, bat first and post a score in excess of 175 runs. The previous match played at Abu Dhabi was won by side batting second.