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Sharjah Warriors vs Desert Vipers , ILT20 2025-26, Today Match Prediction 26 December 2025
SW vs DV Win Probability
Toss Winner - Desert Vipers won the toss and choose to bowl first
Desert Vipers beat Sharjah Warriors by 5 wickets
Sharjah Warriorz seek redemption as Desert Vipers aim to sustain dominance
- Desert Vipers’ 7 wins in 8 matches have secured them a top-two table position and a strong playoff berth.
- In the recent ILT20 encounter, Vipers chased down 91 with ease to beat Sharjah Warriorz by four wickets, showcasing their dominance over this opponent.
- Sharjah Warriorz’s recent four-wicket win over Abu Dhabi Knight Riders demonstrates their ability to win tight games, keeping their playoff hopes alive.
Desert vipers will win the match
| Tournament: | International League T20, 2025-26 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
| Weather: | 23.2°C|Clear |
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SW vs DV Live Prediction
SW vs DV Match Prediction & Analysis
Sharjah Warriorz take on Desert Vipers at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in a crucial mid-tournament fixture. The Vipers have been the standout side this season, securing seven wins from eight matches and confirming a top-two finish in the points table with another comfortable four-wicket victory over Sharjah Warriorz in Match 22, cruising to a chase of 91/6 inside 14 overs. This form underscores their consistency and all-round strength, making them strong title contenders.
Sharjah Warriorz, on the other hand, have experienced a roller-coaster campaign — mixing impressive moments like a nail-biting four-wicket win over Abu Dhabi Knight Riders to keep their playoff hopes alive with heavy defeats at times. Their batting has shown sparks with contributions from key performers such as James Rew and Adil Rashid, but consistency remains elusive. The Warriorz really need a win here to stay competitive in the playoff race, while the Vipers will look to carry their momentum forward and tighten their grip on the tournament’s upper echelons.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
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W
L
L
W
SW
138/4 in 19.1 7.2
ILT20 2025-26
Dubai Capitals beat Sharjah Warriors by 6 wickets134/8 in 20.0 6.7
134/9 in 20.0 6.7
135/6 in 19.5 6.81
91/6 in 13.5 6.58
ILT20 2025-26
Desert Vipers beat Sharjah Warriors by 4 wickets90/10 in 17.5 5.05
117/10 in 17.0 6.88
ILT20 2025-26
Dubai Capitals beat Sharjah Warriors by 63 runs180/6 in 20.0 9
DV
L
W
L
W
W
DV
124/7 in 20.0 6.2
ILT20 2025-26
MI Emirates beat Desert Vipers by 4 wickets128/6 in 17.3 7.31
91/6 in 13.5 6.58
ILT20 2025-26
Desert Vipers beat Sharjah Warriors by 4 wickets90/10 in 17.5 5.05
171/5 in 19.4 8.69
ILT20 2025-26
Desert Vipers beat Dubai Capitals by 6 wickets166/4 in 20.0 8.3
157/7 in 20.0 7.85
ILT20 2025-26
Desert Vipers beat Gulf Giants by 8 wickets
158/2 in 16.5 9.39
HEAD TO HEAD
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TEAMS PREVIEW
Sharjah Warriors Preview
Sharjah Warriorz have had a mixed ILT20 2025-26 season. They began the campaign with a heavy defeat to Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, showing vulnerability against powerful batting lineups. However, the Warriorz have shown resilience — most recently with a dramatic four-wicket win over Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, where James Rew and Adil Rashid played starring roles to keep their playoff push alive.
Their batting unit boasts capable T20 performers like James Rew and Tom Kohler-Cadmore who can take the game away on their day, but inconsistency across middle overs and pressure phases has seen Sharp performances offset by frequent collapses. Their bowling department led by Adil Rashid and Matheesha Pathirana has taken key wickets but has sometimes leaked runs in death overs. Sharjah Warriorz will be aiming to strengthen their batting depth and ensure tighter lines to defend competitive totals. If they manage to produce a disciplined bowling performance early and avoid batting slumps, they can challenge even the strongest sides.
Key players: James Rew, Adil Rashid, Sikandar Raza
Sharjah Warriors Predicted Playing XI:
James Rew (wk), Sikandar Raza (c), Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Tim Southee, Adil Rashid, Matheesha Pathirana, Dushmantha Chameera, Nathan Sowter, Aayan Khan, Rashid Khan, Haider Ali
Sharjah Warriors Key Players From Previous Game Of International League T20, 2025-26
Sharjah Warriors Actual Playing XI:
Thomas Abell, Sikandar Raza, Harmeet Singh, Johnson Charles, Tom Kohler Cadmore, James Rew, Adil Rashid, Junaid Siddique, Richard Ngarava, Muhammad Saghir Khan, Monank Patel, Ryan Burl
Desert Vipers Preview
Desert Vipers have been the form team in the ILT20 2025-26 season. With seven wins from eight games, they’ve cemented a top-two position and a strong claim for a title challenge. Their recent convincing four-wicket victory over Sharjah Warriorz, where they chased down 91/6 with overs to spare, highlighted both their batting depth and bowling control in pressure situations.
The Vipers’ batting often features contributions from experienced T20 match-winners, while bowlers like David Payne have struck regularly — including a 3-wicket haul in that recent win, showcasing their ability to restrict runs and take wickets at key stages. Across previous seasons and encounters, including head-to-head wins over the Warriorz and qualifiers, the Desert Vipers have combined strategic bowling plans with aggressive batting to overwhelming effect. Their all-round balance allows them to defend moderate totals and chase competitive ones with confidence. In this match, sustained pressure from both departments could put them in control early, making them formidable opponents.
Key players: Sam Curran, Max Holden, David Payne
Desert Vipers Predicted Playing XI:
Sam Curran (c), Max Holden, Dan Lawrence, Vriitya Aravind (wk), Alex Hales, David Payne, Khuzaima Tanveer, Qais Ahmad, Noor Ahmad, Trent Boult, Lockie Ferguson
Desert Vipers Key Players From Previous Game Of International League T20, 2025-26
Desert Vipers Actual Playing XI:
Fakhar Zaman, Max Holden, Hasan Nawaz , Dan Lawrence, Sam Curran, Andries Gous, Vriitya Aravind, Naseem Shah, David Payne, Qais Ahmad, Khuzaima Tanveer, Jason Roy
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
Dubai in December typically offers clear skies and dry conditions — ideal for a full T20 contest with minimal rain risk. Evening temperatures are comfortable, with humidity rising slightly as darkness falls, enhancing the dew factor. These conditions suit dynamic batting and tricky death overs, where bowlers must adapt with variations to restrict scoring.
SW vs DV Pitch Report
Pitch Condition
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Moderate ScoringPace Bowling
Pace BounceSpin Bowling
High Turn
The Dubai International Cricket Stadium usually yields a bat-friendly surface with true bounce and a fast outfield. Early conditions may assist quick bowlers with bounce and carry, but once set, batters find scoring easier, particularly through the powerplays and middle overs. Team totals in the 160–190 range are competitive in this venue, especially under lights. Bowlers must use variations and maintain tight lines to contain runs, as batting depth in T20 has increased across all franchises.
Toss: To Bowl
At the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, dew under lights often makes bowling in the second innings slightly trickier, with the ball skidding on and fielding becoming challenging. Captains who win the toss may opt to field first to exploit early bowling conditions and chase under easier visibility and batting conditions later in the evening. However, if the pitch looks flat and dry, batting first to set a competitive total can still be attractive.
SW vs DV
Winning Prediction
Desert Vipers enter this contest as clear favourites based on current form and head-to-head dominance this season. Their unbeaten streak against Sharjah Warriorz — including the recent four-wicket win where both batting and bowling clicked — shows they possess the balance and execution needed to control games. The Vipers’ batting lineup has enough firepower to set or chase competitive totals, while their bowlers have consistently taken wickets at crucial times.
Sharjah Warriorz, though capable of moments of brilliance — particularly in close wins like their recent tight match versus Abu Dhabi Knight Riders — have lacked consistency and depth in clutch phases. If their top order fires and bowlers deliver early breakthroughs, they can make this competitive. However, Desert Vipers are most likely to win, maintaining their strong momentum.
Desert vipers will win the match
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