Dubai Capitals will square off against Abu Dhabi Knight Riders in the Eliminator match of the International League T20, 2025-26, scheduled to be played on Thursday, 1st January at 8:00 PM IST. The match will take place at Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai. Check out the best Dream11 team tips, player stats, pitch report, top fantasy picks and dream11 prediction team for today’s DCP vs ADKR clash.
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Dubai Capitals finished the group stage in third place with five wins from ten matches and will face Abu Dhabi Knight Riders in the eliminator. The two sides have already met twice during the league phase, with Dubai Capitals emerging victorious on both occasions, which will give them added confidence heading into this knockout contest.
Meanwhile, Abu Dhabi Knight Riders ended the group stage in fourth position and will be aiming to deliver when it matters most. They come into this game on the back of a convincing 32-run win over Gulf Giants, which should boost their confidence.
Andre Russell has been a key all-round performer, scoring 153 runs and picking up 10 wickets so far in the tournament, making him the top choice for the captaincy role given his experience and impact in this format. Mohammad Nabi has also been a consistent contributor throughout the tournament, with 130 runs and nine wickets to his name, and stands out as a strong option for vice-captaincy in this game.
Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai Pitch Report
*The stats are based on the T20 matches played at Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
| Pitch type – Generally balanced / batter-friendly |
| Batting 1st Won – 55 matches |
| Batting 2nd Won – 64 matches |
| Average 1st innings score – 140 runs |
DCP vs ADKR Probable Playing XI
Dubai Capitals: Shayan Jahangir(w), Sediqullah Atal, Leus du Plooy, Jordan Cox, Mohammad Nabi(c), James Neesham, David Willey, Muhammad Jawadullah, Haider Ali, Waqar Salamkheil, Mustafizur Rahman
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders: Philip Salt(w), Alex Hales, Alishan Sharafu, Michael-Kyle Pepper, Liam Livingstone, Brandon McMullen, Andre Russell, Jason Holder(c), Sunil Narine, Piyush Chawla, Ajay Kumar
DCP vs ADKR Dream11 Player Stats
| Player Name | ILT 2025-26 Stats |
|---|---|
| Shayan Jahangir | 302 runs |
| Jordan Cox | 311 runs |
| Mohammad Nabi | 130 runs & 9 wickets |
| Andre Russell | 153 runs & 10 wickets |
| Waqar Salamkheil | 17 wickets |
| Rovman Powell | 257 runs |
DCP vs ADKR Dream11 Team
