Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Sharjah Warriors, ILT20 2025-26, Today Match Prediction 22 December 2025

ADKR vs SW Match Prediction & Analysis

Abu Dhabi Knight Riders will face Sharjah Warriorz in the 25th match of the International League T20 2025-26 played at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi.

With three wins and five losses, Abu Dhabi Knight Riders are currently at fifth position in the league table. Captain Jason Holder will be hoping that the side can deliver their best cricket in this must-win game.

On the other hand, Sharjah Warriorz suffered a four-wicket defeat against Desert Vipers.  Captain Sikandar Raza will be hoping that the side can learn from their mistakes and put in an improved batting performance against Abu Dhabi Knight Riders.

In a game played earlier this season, Abu Dhabi Knight Riders registered a 39-run win over Sharjah Warriorz.

ADKR vs SW Betting News

RECENT PERFORMANCE

ADKR

L W W L L

ADKR

152/7 in 20.0 7.6

ILT20 2025-26

MI Emirates beat Abu Dhabi Knight Riders by 35 runs 20 Dec 2025

MIE

187/4 in 20.0 9.35

ADKR

167/6 in 19.2 8.64

ILT20 2025-26

Abu Dhabi Knight Riders beat Gulf Giants by 5 wickets 18 Dec 2025

GG

165/7 in 20.0 8.25

ADKR

181/5 in 20.0 9.05

ILT20 2025-26

Abu Dhabi Knight Riders won by 1 runs 16 Dec 2025

DV

180/6 in 20.0 9

ADKR

187/8 in 20.0 9.35

ILT20 2025-26

Dubai Capitals beat Abu Dhabi Knight Riders by 9 runs 13 Dec 2025

DC

196/5 in 20.0 9.8

MIE

123/3 in 13.5 8.89

ILT20 2025-26

MI Emirates beat Abu Dhabi Knight Riders by 8 wickets 11 Dec 2025

ADKR

122/10 in 19.3 6.26

SW

L L W W L

DV

91/6 in 13.5 6.58

ILT20 2025-26

Desert Vipers beat Sharjah Warriors by 4 wickets 20 Dec 2025

SW

90/10 in 17.5 5.05

SW

117/10 in 17.0 6.88

ILT20 2025-26

Dubai Capitals beat Sharjah Warriors by 63 runs 19 Dec 2025

DC

180/6 in 20.0 9

SW

174/6 in 20.0 8.7

ILT20 2025-26

Sharjah Warriorz won by 11 runs 15 Dec 2025

GG

163/9 in 20.0 8.15

MIE

168/5 in 20.0 8.4

ILT20 2025-26

Sharjah Warriors beat MI Emirates by 6 runs 14 Dec 2025

SW

174/3 in 20.0 8.7

GG

158/4 in 19.4 8.03

ILT20 2025-26

Gulf Giants beat Sharjah Warriors by 6 wickets 10 Dec 2025

SW

157/6 in 20.0 7.85

HEAD TO HEAD

TEAMS PREVIEW

Abu Dhabi Knight Riders Preview

In the batting department, the side will be depending on the likes of Alishan Sharafu, Philip Salt, Liam Livingstone, Brandon McMullen, Sherfane Rutherford and Andre Russell to deliver the bulk of the runs.

In the previous match, Brandon McMullen played well for Abu Dhabi Knight Riders and finished the innings with the top-score of 64 runs off 49 balls with the help of four fours and two sixes. He was well supported by Alex Hales, who scored 40 runs off 27 balls with the help of four fours and one six. Besides McMullen and Hales, the rest of batting lineup failed to adjust to the conditions and lost the game by 35 runs.

In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Ajay Kumar, Olly Stone, Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, and Jasonn Holder to deliver timely breakthroughs.

In the previous match, Jason Holder and Piyush Chawla bowled well for Abu Dhabi Knight Riders and claimed one wicket apiece.

Abu Dhabi Knight Riders Predicted Playing XI:

Philip Salt (wk),Alishan Sharafu/Alex Hales ,Liam Livingstone,Brandon McMullen,Sherfane Rutherford,Andre Russell,Sunil Narine,Jason Holder (c),Piyush Chawla,Ajay Kumar,Olly Stone

Abu Dhabi Knight Riders Actual Playing XI:

Alex Hales, Alishan Sharafu, Brandon McMullen, Liam Livingstone, Sherfane Rutherford, Andre Russell, Jason Holder, Sunil Narine, Philip Salt, Unmukt Chand, Olly Stone, Ajay Kumar

Sharjah Warriors Preview

In the batting department, the side will be depending on the likes of Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Johnson Charles, Sikandar Raza, Tom Abell and James Reww to deliver the bulk of the runs.

In the previous match, Sharjah Warriorz failed to get going in their innings and were dismissed for just 90 runs in 17.5 overs. For Warriorz, Tom Abell was the lone warrior in the batting department and finished the innings with the top-score of 35 runs off 36 balls with the help of three boundaries.

In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Wasim Akram, Taskin Ahmed, Harmeet Singh, Dwaine Pretorius and Sikandar Raza to deliver timely breakthroughs.

In the previous match, pacer Taskin Ahmed was the pick of the bowlers for Sharjah Warriorz and claimed 2 for 20 in her full quota of overs.

Sharjah Warriors Predicted Playing XI:

Tom Kohler-Cadmore,Johnson Charles,Tom Abell,James Rew,Sikandar Raza (c),Ethan DSouza,Dwaine Pretorius,Harmeet Singh,Adil Rashid,Wasim Akram,Taskin Ahmed,Dinesh Karthik (wk)

Sharjah Warriors Actual Playing XI:

James Rew, Adil Rashid, Nathan Sowter, Taskin Ahmed, Wasim Akram, Tom Kohler Cadmore, Ethan D'Souza, Thomas Abell, Sikandar Raza, Dwaine Pretorius, Johnson Charles, Monank Patel

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

The average first innings score at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi in the ongoing International League T20 in the previous seven completed matches is around 173 runs

The weather forecast for Monday’s match is going to be clear skies in the evening.

ADKR vs SW Pitch Report

Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi is going to host the 25th match of the International League T20 2025-26 played between Abu Dhabi Knight Riders and Sharjah Warriorz.

Total Over/Under Betting Tips

Toss: To Bat

Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi has been a great venue for side batting first. The majority of the matches played so far have been won side winning the toss and opting to bat first.