MI Emirates vs Sharjah Warriors, ILT20, Today Match Prediction

MIE vs SW Match Prediction & Analysis

The competition for berths in the playoffs has heated up in the International League T20, 2025. Defending champions MI Emirates will look to book a berth in the next round as they take on the Sharjah Warriorz in the 28th game. The MI Emirates beat the Gulf Giants in the last game and shall look to build on the momentum. The  Sharjah Warriorz come here with an impressive win against the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders and shall be confident. 

The MI Emirates has dominated the Sharjah Warriorz, winning all five games between the two teams. It will be a big boost for the team. Their bowlers are in good form, and the team will look to take advantage of this with a good show in this contest. It will be an uphill challenge for the Sharjah Warriorz. They must play positively in this game to break the jinx against MI Emirates.

RECENT PERFORMANCE

MIE

W W L L W

GG

173/6 in 20.0 8.65

ILT20

MI Emirates beat Gulf Giants by 5 wickets 31 Jan 2025

MIE

174/5 in 19.1 9.08

MIE

228/2 in 20.0 11.4

ILT20

MI Emirates beat Desert Vipers by 154 runs 27 Jan 2025

DV

74/10 in 12.3 5.92

MIE

151/6 in 20.0 7.55

ILT20

Gulf Giants beat MI Emirates by 2 wickets 25 Jan 2025

GG

152/8 in 20.0 7.6

MIE

140/6 in 20.0 7

ILT20

Abu Dhabi Knight Riders beat MI Emirates by 42 runs 24 Jan 2025

ADKR

182/7 in 20.0 9.1

ADKR

158/9 in 20.0 7.9

ILT20

MI Emirates beat Abu Dhabi Knight Riders by 28 runs 21 Jan 2025

MIE

186/6 in 20.0 9.3

SW

W W L L L

SW

163/6 in 19.0 8.58

ILT20

Sharjah Warriors beat Abu Dhabi Knight Riders by 4 wickets 30 Jan 2025

ADKR

161/8 in 20.0 8.05

DC

131/9 in 20.0 6.55

ILT20

Sharjah Warriorz won by 9 wkts 28 Jan 2025

SW

135/1 in 11.5 11.41

SW

171/6 in 20.0 8.55

ILT20

Gulf Giants beat Sharjah Warriors by 7 wickets 26 Jan 2025

GG

172/4 in 19.3 8.82

SW

151/8 in 20.0 7.55

ILT20

Desert Vipers won by 8 wkts 25 Jan 2025

DV

152/2 in 14.5 10.25

DV

95/0 in 10.0 9.5

ILT20

Desert Vipers beat Sharjah Warriors by 10 wickets 22 Jan 2025

SW

91/10 in 19.1 4.75

HEAD TO HEAD

TEAMS PREVIEW

MI Emirates Preview

Nicholas Pooran's team is looking good entering this contest. They defeated the Gulf Giants by 5 wickets in the last game and have moved to the second spot on the points table. It was a good show from their batsmen in the last game, with the captain leading from the front. Pooran would expect a strong show from his players as they look to book a berth in the next round with a win. 

Andre Fletcher and Muhammad Waseem provided a good start in the last game, and the team expects a strong show from this pair. Nicholas Pooran played a match-winning knock in the last game and looks to do well with Tom Banton and Kusal Perera in the middle order. Bevon Jacobs, Romario Shepherd, and Akeal Hosein are good hitters and strengthen this batting lineup. 

The bowling attack has struggled in the tournament. Fazalhaq Farooqi and Akeal Hosein are the key bowlers in the team and shall look to do well with the new ball. Waqar Salamkheil will enjoy bowling on this track and must do well in the middle overs with Alzarri Joseph. Muhammad Rohid Khan and Shephard must deliver a strong show in the supporting role, as the Warriorz have a strong batting lineup.

MI Emirates Predicted Playing XI:

Nicholas Pooran (c & wk), Andre Fletcher, Muhammad Waseem, Tom Banton, Romario Shepherd, Bevon Jacobs, Akeal Hosein, Muhammad Rohid Khan, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Waqar Salamkheil, Alzarri Joseph, Kusal Perera (Impact Player)

MI Emirates Actual Playing XI:

Mohammad Waseem, Romario Shepherd, Tom Banton, Nicholas Pooran, Andre Fletcher, Alzarri Joseph, Waqar Salamkheil, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Akeal Hosein, Kusal Perera, Muhammad Rohid Khan, Bevon Jacobs

Sharjah Warriors Preview

Tim Southee's team defeated the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders by 4 wickets in the last game. It was a much-needed win for the team and has kept hopes alive for a place in the playoffs. It was a good show from their batsmen and bowlers. Southee and his men face a tough challenge in this game, and he will expect a strong performance from his key players. 

Tom Kohler-Cadmore and Johnson Charles have put up a good show at the top, and the team expects an electrifying start from the pair. Jason Roy, Rohan Mustafa, and Tim Seifert are good players in the middle order and will look to add runs. The team lacks depth in the batting and expects quick runs from Ethan D'Souza and Ashton Agar. 

The bowling attack has not been at its best. Southee will look to use his experience and do well with the new ball along with Adam Milne. Adam Zampa and Ashton Agar have a wicket made for their strengths, and the team expects them to deliver a good show. The team also expects Dilshan Madushanka and Rohan Mustafa to do well.

Sharjah Warriors Predicted Playing XI:

Tim Southee (c), Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Jason Roy, Tim Seifert (wk), Ethan DSouza, Harmeet Singh, Ashton Agar, Rohan Mustafa, Adam Milne, Dilshan Madushanka, Adam Zampa, Johnson Charles (Impact Player)

Sharjah Warriors Actual Playing XI:

Jason Roy, Ashton Agar, Johnson Charles, Tim Seifert, Tom Kohler Cadmore, Matthew Wade, Dilshan Madushanka, Adam Milne, Ethan D'Souza, Rohan Mustafa, Tim Southee, Adam Zampa

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

There would be clear skies over Abu Dhabi. The pitch has become easier to bat on as the ball comes onto the bat nicely. Bowlers are having a tough time here. The average first-innings score in the last 12 months is 185 runs, and the side that bats first would like to have 200 on the board.

MIE vs SW Pitch Report

Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi, is a large ground. However, it has a quick outfield, and batters can score quick runs on this surface. Fast bowlers have struggled here as it isn't the easiest of venues for them. Spinners do well as the ball turns sharply.

Toss: To Bowl

Teams chasing the score have won 12 out of the last 20 games at this venue. The pitch has been good to bat, and teams can easily chase big targets. Thus, the side winning the toss won't hesitate to bowl first.