SW vs DC Match 20 ILT20 Season 4: The 20th match of the 4th season of ILT20 will be played on December 19 between Sharjah Warriors and Dubai Capitals at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium in Sharjah. The match will start at 6:30 PM. Tim Southee will be captaining the Sharjah Warriors, while Dasun Shanaka will be leading the Dubai Capitals. In this article, we will discuss the head-to-head record, pitch report, weather forecast, match prediction, and probable XI of both teams.
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SW vs DC Match 20 ILT20 Season 4: Head-To-Head Record
In the last 3 seasons of ILT20, 4 matches have been played between Sharjah Warriors and Dubai Capitals so far. Out of these, SW has won 4 matches, while DC has emerged victorious in 0 games.
| SW vs DC Head-to-Head Record | |
| Match Played | 4 |
| Won by Sharjah Warriors | 4 |
| Won by Dubai Capitals | 0 |
| Tied | 0 |
| No Result | 0 |
SW vs DC Match 20 ILT20 Season 4: Pitch Report of Sharjah Cricket Stadium
Today, the 16th match of ILT20 2025 will be played between Sharjah Warriors and Dubai Capitals at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium in Sharjah. The pitch at Sharjah Cricket Stadium has small boundaries, but the pitch is traditionally slow and low, favoring spinners and bowlers who rely on variations. Teams chasing have historically done well here, given the dew factor and small ground dimensions.
SW vs DC Match 20 ILT20 Season 4: Weather Forecast in Sharjah
Sharjah Warriors and Gulf Giants will lock horns at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium in Sharjah. According to the weather forecast, the weather is expected to be clear and warm, ideal for cricket. Temperatures will hover around 24–28°C, with humidity levels between 55–65%. Winds of 12–16 km/h may provide slight assistance to swing bowlers. Rain chances are negligible, ensuring a full game without interruptions.
SW vs DC Match 20 ILT20 Season 4: Probable XI
| Sharjah Warriors | Dubai Capitals |
| Tom Kohler-Cadmore | Shayan Jahangir (wk) |
| Raees Ahmad | Jordan Cox |
| Tom Abell | Leus du Plooy |
| Tim David | Rovman Powell |
| Sikandar Raza | Dasun Shanaka (c) |
| Dinesh Karthik (wk) | David Willey |
| Tim Southee (c) | Gulbadin Naib |
| Adil Rashid | Mohammad Nabi |
| Dwaine Pretorius | Mustafizur Rahman |
| Junaid Siddique | Waqar Salamkheil |
| Saurabh Netravalkar | Muhammad Jawadullah |
SW vs DC Match 20 ILT20 Season 4: Full Squads of Sharjah Warriors and Dubai Capitals
Sharjah Warriors Squad for ILT20 2025
Abdul Salam Khan, Adil Rashid, Dinesh Karthik, Dwaine Pretorius, Ethan D’Souza, Harmeet Singh, James Rew, Jayden Seales, Johnson Charles, Junaid Siddique, Mohamed Nawfer Mohamed Aslam, Nathan Sowter, Raees Ahmad, Richard Ngarava, Shubham Ranjane, Sikandar Raza, Saurabh Netravalkar, Taskin Ahmed, Tim David, Tim Southee, Tom Abell, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, and Wasim Akram.
Dubai Capitals Squad for ILT20 2025
Toby Albert, Jordan Cox, Shayan Jahangir, Leus du Plooy, Rovman Powell, Sediqullah Atal, Dasun Shanaka, David Willey, Jimmy Neesham, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Muhammad Farooq, Usman Najeeb, Anudeep Chenthamara, Farhan Khan, Haider Ali, Muhammad Jawadullah, Mustafizur Rahman, Scott Currie, Tymal Mills, Waqar Salamkheil, Dushmantha Chameera, Rushil Ugarkar
SW vs DC Match 20 ILT20 Season 4: Toss Prediction
Advantages of Winning the Toss at the Venue
- In the last four T20 matches played at this venue, the teams that won the toss have opted to bowl and bat twice.
Advantages of Bowling First on This Pitch
- The team batting first at this venue has won 81 out of the total 183 matches played here, while the teams batting second have won 100 games.
SW vs DC Match 20 ILT20 Season 4: Today’s Match Scenario
Scenario 1
- Toss Winner: SW (opts to bowl first)
- Power-Play Score: 40-42
- SW Total: 165-175
- Match Winner: Sharjah Warriors
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Scenario 2
- Toss Winner: DC (opts to bowl first)
- Power-Play Score: 38-42
- DC Total: 145-155
- Match Winner: Dubai Capitals
SW vs DC Match 20 ILT20 Season 4: Key Players to Watch Out for in Today’s Match
Sharjah Warriors
- Dwaine Pretorius – Dwaine Pretorius has scored 252 runs in 14 innings this year, having averaged 25.2 and having struck at 145.66, and has been excellent with the ball, having taken 28 wickets in the year, at an average of 21.46, and has struck once every 14.7 balls.
- Adil Rashid – Bowling his leg-breaks, Adil Rashid has been in good form in 2025, having taken 31 wickets in 25 innings, averaging 23.93 per wicket, and has struck once every 17.3 balls.
Dubai Capitals
- Waqar Salamkheil—Waqar Salamkheil is currently third on the list of leading wicket-takers, having picked up seven wickets from three games at an economy rate of 8.00.
- Rovman Powell—Rovman Powell is expected to showcase his batting brilliance in the forthcoming game. The hard-hitting batter has so far scored 135 runs in three games at an average of 67.50 and a strike rate of 177.63. His performance with the bat will be crucial.
Who will win today’s SW vs DC ILT20 match?
The Sharjah Warriorz, given their recent form, should start as the favorite in match 20 of ILT20 2025. The Warriors are heading into this contest on the back of twin wins, whereas the reigning champions have been derailed after losing four of the six games this season. Also, the fact that Capitals have never beaten Warriorz in ILT20 history makes them strong favorites for this game. Therefore, as per our prediction, the Dubai Capitals are expected to win the SW vs DC 20th match of ILT20 2025.