Dubai Capitals will face Abu Dhabi Knight Riders in the eliminator of International League T20. This article provides details about the playing 11 of Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Dubai Capitals for the Eliminator.
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders XI vs Dubai Capitals- ILT20 2025-26, Eliminator:
Openers: Philip Salt (wicketkeeper), Michael Pepper
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders will be hoping that the players repeat the same performance against Dubai Capitals in the eliminator that they did against the Gulf Giants in their last league game.
The Jason Holder-led side will rely on their openers to build on what they did in the last match, adding 131 runs for the first wicket to give the team a strong start.
The duo of Philip Salt and Michael Pepper, who carried out the aggressive approach against the Gulf Giants, will look to do the same in the upcoming game and put pressure on the Dubai Capitals bowling attack and provide a platform for the upcoming batsmen.
If the openers are able to do what is asked of them, the ADKR batting lineup has enough firepower to perform strong early and while batting first and while chasing, which will increase the team’s chances of victory.
Additionally, both Philip Salt and Michael Pepper will make significant contributions on an individual basis as well.
Middle-order batsmen and all-rounders: Alishan Sharafu, Alex Hales, Liam Livingstone, Brandon McMullen, Andre Russell, Jason Holder (captain),
When it comes to Abu Dhabi Knight Riders’ middle order, it was not tested in the last game but considering its strengths, it will be ready to take any opportunity that comes its way.
The presence of batsmen like Alex Hales, Liam Livingstone and Andre Russell reiterates the above information.
The captain will support the team’s power hitters, Liam Livingstone and Andre Russell, to bring their A game forward, especially in the middle and backend of the innings, to counter the spinners and fast bowlers when the ball becomes softer.
The pair will also be expected to get good support from the likes of Alishan Sharfu and Brandon McMullen, both of whom will play important roles in the batting lineup by batting in the top six.
Bowlers: Sunil Narine, Piyush Chawla, Ajay Kumar
Talking about the bowling lineup of Abu Dhabi Knight Riders for this match, it is expected to include bowlers like Sunil Narine, Piyush Chawla, Ajay Kumar and Jason Holder.
Apart from these names, Andre Russell, who is not much discussed about his bowling, will play a major role in the game as a bowler due to his ability to bowl tough lengths and accurate yorkers at the end of the innings.
Sunil Narine’s spin bowling duo will be relied upon to keep the run rate in check in the middle stages of the innings.
Ajay Kumar and Jason Holder will take the new ball, both will try to take wickets in the powerplay.
