SHA vs ABD Dream11 Prediction – Match 22, Emirates D20 2025 | Fantasy Tips & Analysis
Sharjah (SHA) face Abu Dhabi (ABD) in the 22nd match of the Emirates D20 2025. Both teams have shown good form in this tournament, making this a critical matchup. The Sharjah pitch has historically offered balance between bat and ball, with scoring possible but early wickets valuable. Cricket Teams may prefer chasing to take advantage of target knowledge.
Match Details
| Fixture | Sharjah vs Abu Dhabi, Match 22 – Emirates D20 2025 |
|---|---|
| Date | October 18, 2025 |
| Time | Evening session (local) |
| Venue | Sharjah Cricket Stadium |
| Format | T20 (20 overs per side) |
| Toss Prediction | Likely to bowl first — chasing may be preferred due to dew and target clarity |
Head to Head & Recent Stats
- In past D20 and shorter formats, Sharjah vs Abu Dhabi matches have been closely contested.
- In recent editions, Abu Dhabi have held a slight edge in consistency of performance over Sharjah.
- At Sharjah, batsmen often get set in middle overs; bowlers who can break partnerships early tend to turn matches.
Team Previews
Sharjah (SHA)
Sharjah will depend on batters like Khalid Shah, Safeer Tariq, and Harsh Desai (from earlier squads). Their bowling would lean on spinners and medium pacers who can keep pressure in middle overs.
Abu Dhabi (ABD)
Abu Dhabi bring experienced names such as Alishan Sharafu, Rohan Mustafa, Osama Hassan, and Shehan Dilshan. Their balanced team gives them strength in both batting depth and bowling variety.
Probable Playing XIs
Sharjah (Predicted XI)
- Khalid Shah (WK)
- Safeer Tariq
- Harsh Desai
- Shalom D’Souza
- H. Ayub
- Junaid Khan Afridi (C)
- Farhan Khan
- Maroof Merchant
- Khuzaima Bin Tanvir
- A. A. Shums
- M. Irfan
Abu Dhabi (Predicted XI)
- Shehan Dilshan (WK)
- Alishan Sharafu
- Ali Abid
- Rohan Mustafa
- Osama Hassan
- Muhammad Qasim
- Danny Pawson
- P. Madhu
- Muhammad Zubair Khan
- J. Figy John
- Muhammad Nadeem
Top Fantasy / Dream11 Picks
- Wicketkeeper: Khalid Shah, Shehan Dilshan
- Batters: Alishan Sharafu, Khalid Shah, Rohan Mustafa
- All-rounders: Junaid Khan Afridi, Farhan Khan, Khuzaima Bin Tanvir
- Bowlers: A. A. Shums, Osama Hassan, Maroof Merchant
Captain / Vice-Captain Suggestions:
- Captain: Alishan Sharafu or Junaid Khan Afridi
- Vice-Captain: Khalid Shah or Osama Hassan
Match Prediction
Given their momentum and balance, Abu Dhabi are slight favorites. Sharjah can challenge if their top order fires and they control the middle overs with spinners. But ABD’s depth gives them the edge.
Predicted Winner: Abu Dhabi, with a margin of around 10–15 runs (or by wickets in a chase)
Fantasy & Strategy Tips
- Toss: Bowl first — chasing preferred
- Team total range: 165–190 runs
- Powerplay forecast: ~45–55 runs in first 6 overs
- Crucial overs: 15–20 — match may be decided there
- Look for matchups: Junaid Afridi vs top order of ABD, Sharafu against medium pacers
