SHA vs EMB Dream11 Prediction – Match 8, Emirates D20 2025 | Fantasy Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report

Sharjah (SHA) will face Emirates Blues (EMB) in Match 8 of the Emirates D20 2025 tournament. Both teams are looking to gain momentum, and this clash at Sharjah could be defined by powerplays, spin middle overs, and death over execution. Fantasy cricket teams should pick consistent top-order batters, reliable all-rounders, and death-bowling specialists.

🏏 Match Details

• Match: Sharjah vs Emirates Blues (SHA vs EMB), Match 8
• Tournament: Emirates D20 2025
• Date: 10 Oct 2025
• Venue: Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah
• Format: 20 overs per side

🌤 Pitch Report & Conditions

• The Sharjah pitch generally offers good batting conditions, especially in shorter formats. Boundaries are moderate, encouraging aggressive batting.
• Early overs may offer some assistance to seamers, but once batters settle, scoring becomes easier.
• Spinners and medium-pacers might come into play during middle overs.
• Favorable weather expected; conditions likely clear.

🔍 Probable Playing XIs & Key Players

Based on recent squad info and past performances:

Sharjah (SHA) Probable XI

• Top Order / Batters: CP Rizwan, Hameed Khan, Khalid Shah (c)
• Middle / All-Rounders: Daniyal Liaquat, Luqman Faisal, Awais Ali Shah
• Spinners / Death Ballers: Wasim Akram, Khuzaima Bin Tanvir, Tahir Zaman
• Support: Noor Ullah Ayobi, Muhammad Irfan-II

Emirates Blues (EMB) Probable XI

• Top Order / Batters: Mohammad Kamran Atta (wk), Ahmed Tariq
• All-Rounders / Middle Order: Nasir Faraz (vc), Muhammad Asif, Muhammad Mohsin
• Bowlers / Death Overs: Rashid Habib, Muhammad Shahbaz Ali, Ajay Kumar, Safeer Tariq

Key Players to Watch:

• Sharjah: Khalid Shah (for consistent runs), Daniyal Liaquat (impact in both batting & bowling), Wasim Akram (wickets especially in spin-friendly overs).
• Emirates Blues: Kamran Atta (aggressive batting + keeper), Nasir Faraz (middle-order stability), Muhammad Asif (wickets / death overs).

💡 Dream11 Suggested Teams & Strategy

✅ Small League (Safer Picks)

• Wicket-keeper: Mohammad Kamran Atta
• Batters: Khalid Shah (C), CP Rizwan, Hameed Khan
• All-Rounders: Daniyal Liaquat (VC), Nasir Faraz, Luqman Faisal
• Bowlers: Wasim Akram, Muhammad Asif, Ajay Kumar

🎯 Grand League / Differential Picks

• Wicket-keeper: Safeer Tariq (if credit left)
• Batters: Bold picks from lower order or newer players who have shown form
• All-rounders: Including someone like Awais Ali Shah, Mohammed Mohsin
• Bowlers: Pick death bowlers and someone who can pick early as well as finish well — e.g. Khuzaima Bin Tanvir, Rashid Habib

🏁 Match Prediction

• Predicted Winner: Sharjah (SHA) — slight edge due to home conditions and depth.
• Expected Score (Batting First): ~180-190 runs in 20 overs
• Winning Margin: 5-7 wickets or ~15-20 runs if defending

🧠 Fantasy Tips & Strategy

• Captain & Vice-Captain: Choose one reliable run-scorer and one bowler who can take wickets.
• Prioritize top-order batters — they face more deliveries.
• Include at least two bowlers, especially those who bowl death overs.
• All-rounders are doubly valuable — they can score and also bowl.
• Balance your picks: don’t overload from one side; keep differential picks for possible surprise performances.