DC vs ADKR Dream11 Prediction – Eliminator, International League T20 2025-26
Dubai Capitals (DC) will face Abu Dhabi Knight Riders (ADKR) in the Eliminator of the International League T20 (ILT20) 2025-26 on 01 January 2026 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. This is a do-or-die knockout fixture where the winner advances to Qualifier 2 and the loser is eliminated from the tournament
Dubai Capitals and Abu Dhabi Knight Riders meet in a high-stakes Eliminator clash at the DP World ILT20 2025-26. DC have enjoyed the upper hand in head-to-head matchups this season, while ADKR boast big names capable of turning the game with bat and ball. Fantasy cricket managers should focus on players who can influence with all-round contributions and bowling strikes.
Match Details
- Match: Dubai Capitals vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders
- Match No: Eliminator
- Tournament: International League T20 2025-26
- Date & Time: 01 January 2026, 8:30 PM Local
- Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai, UAE
- Match Type: T20 Cricket
Match Preview
The International League T20 (ILT20) is the UAE’s premier franchise T20 competition featuring six teams competing in a double round-robin league and playoffs format. Dubai Capitals are the defending champions and finished in the top four to reach this Eliminator round. Abu Dhabi Knight Riders secured a playoff spot after a strong late run in the league stage.
Dubai Capitals bring batting consistency through in-form top scorers like Jordan Cox and Shayan Jahangir, who have been among the tournament’s leading run makers. Their bowling attack also includes wicket takers like Waqar Salamkheil and Mustafizur Rahman who have impressed throughout the season.
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders counter with explosive options like Alex Hales, Liam Livingstone, and all-rounder Andre Russell. Their bowling has threats in Jason Holder and Ajay Kumar, who can take key wickets. ADKR will need strong performances from these match-winners to upset DC in this knockout encounter.
Pitch Report
The surface at Dubai International Cricket Stadium has played out as a balanced batting pitch in ILT20 fixtures. Teams posting totals around 160–170 have been competitive, with batters enjoying stroke play once set. Pacers get early assistance, while spinners can be tactical threats in the middle overs. Dew later in the evening can favour teams chasing under lights. (The Top Bookies)
Key Pitch Insights
- Good batting surface with short boundaries
- Early swing for pace bowlers
- Spin useful mid-innings
- Dew could affect second innings
Weather Report
- Conditions: Clear, pleasant evening
- Temperature: ~20–23°C
- Rain: No forecasted interruption
- Wind: Light
Expect a full 20-over contest under favorable conditions.
Probable Playing 11
Dubai Capitals (DC)
- Sediqullah Atal – Opening batter
- Shayan Jahangir (WK) – Middle order stabiliser
- Jordan Cox – Top scorer this season
- Leus du Plooy – Middle order power
- Rovman Powell – Finisher
- Mohammad Nabi (C) – All-round influence
- James Neesham – Hard-hitting all-rounder
- Waqar Salamkheil – Strike bowler
- Haider Ali – Seam and death bowling
- Mustafizur Rahman – Death bowling specialist
- Scott Currie – Bowler support
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders (ADKR)
- Philip Salt (WK) – Aggressive opener
- Alex Hales – Power hitter
- Alishan Sharafu – Stroke maker
- Michael-Kyle Pepper – Middle order contributor
- Liam Livingstone – Impact batter
- Brandon McMullen – All-round value
- Andre Russell – All-round match-winner
- Jason Holder – Bowling all-round leader
- Sunil Narine – Spin control
- Piyush Chawla – Spin bowling
- Ajay Kumar – Leading wicket taker
Top Fantasy Picks
Dubai Capitals
- Jordan Cox: Leading run scorer and prime fantasy pick
- Shayan Jahangir: Consistent bat and keeper points
- Waqar Salamkheil: Strike bowling threat with wickets
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders
- Andre Russell: Top all-round force and captaincy contender
- Alex Hales: Explosive top-order batter
- Ajay Kumar: Bowling pick with wickets potential
Dream11 Captain & Vice-Captain Options
- Captain (C): Andre Russell — all-round impact potential
- Vice-Captain (VC): Jordan Cox — high batting consistency
Suggested Dream11 Team
Wicket-Keepers:
- Shayan Jahangir (DC)
- Philip Salt (ADKR)
Batters:
- Jordan Cox (DC)
- Alex Hales (ADKR)
- Sediqullah Atal (DC)
All-Rounders:
- Andre Russell (C, ADKR)
- Mohammad Nabi (DC)
- Brandon McMullen (ADKR, VC)
Bowlers:
- Waqar Salamkheil (DC)
- Ajay Kumar (ADKR)
- Mustafizur Rahman (DC)
- Jason Holder (ADKR)
Balanced fantasy line-up mixing high-impact batters, all-round options, and strike bowlers.
Winning Prediction
This Eliminator is poised to be extremely tight, but Dubai Capitals hold a slight edge given their dominant head-to-head record this season and balanced squad across batting and bowling. DC’s consistent performers like Jordan Cox and Waqar Salamkheil make them marginal favourites, though ADKR’s power hitters and all-round depth give them a strong chance to pull off an upset.
Winning Chances:
- Dubai Capitals: 52%
- Abu Dhabi Knight Riders: 48%
