Sharjah Warriors will square off against Desert Vipers in the 28th match of the International League T20, 2025-26, scheduled to be played on Friday, 26th December at 8:00 PM IST. The match will take place at Sharjah Cricket Stadium in Sharjah. Check out the best Dream11 team tips, player stats, pitch report, top fantasy picks and dream11 prediction team for today’s SWR vs DV clash.
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Sharjah Warriorz have had a disappointing campaign this season, managing just three wins from nine matches and finding themselves at the bottom of the points table. They will be keen to put up a strong fight and end their campaign on a positive note as they play for pride in this contest.
Meanwhile, Desert Vipers have enjoyed an impressive campaign and have already secured qualification with seven wins from nine games. However, a loss in their previous match against MI Emirates will prompt them to reassess as they look to return to winning ways with an improved performance here.
Sam Curran has been a standout performer, scoring 260 runs and picking up 7 wickets so far in the tournament, which makes him a strong choice for the captaincy role. Sikandar Raza, who has contributed 171 runs and taken 9 wickets, shapes up as a solid option for vice-captaincy in this game.
Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah Pitch Report
*The stats are based on the T20 matches played at Sharjah Cricket Stadium.
| Pitch type – Generally balanced / batter-friendly |
| Batting 1st Won – 44 matches |
| Batting 2nd Won – 31 matches |
| Average 1st innings score – 145 runs |
SWR vs DV Probable Playing XI
Sharjah Warriorz: Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Johnson Charles, Tom Abell, Sikandar Raza(c), James Rew(w), Dwaine Pretorius, Harmeet Singh, Ethan DSouza, Adil Rashid, Taskin Ahmed, Wasim Akram
Desert Vipers: Fakhar Zaman, Max Holden, Hasan Nawaz, Jason Roy, Sam Curran, Tom Bruce(w), Dan Lawrence, Sanjay Pahal, Matiullah Khan, Lockie Ferguson(c), Qais Ahmad
SWR vs DV Dream11 Player Stats
| Player Name | ILT 2025-26 Stats |
|---|---|
| Dan Lawrence | 205 runs |
| Abdul Rashid & Noor Ahmed | 11 wickets each |
| Max Holden | 252 runs |
| Sam Curran | 260 runs & 7 wickets |
| Sikandar Raza | 171 runs & 9 wickets |
| Khuzaima Tanveer | 13 wickets |
SWR vs DV Dream11 Team
