ADKR vs SWR Dream11 Prediction ILT20 2025-26 Match 25: Fantasy Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report & Team
Updated: December 22, 2025 | Source: BattingFirst.com
Match Details
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Match | Abu Dhabi Knight Riders (ADKR) vs Sharjah Warriors (SWR), Match 25 |
| Tournament | DP World ILT20 2025-26 |
| Date & Time | December 22, 2025 – 8:00 PM IST (6:30 PM Local) |
| Venue | Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi |
| Live Streaming | Zee Network / FanCode (India); ILT20 App worldwide |
| Toss Prediction | Bowl first (heavy dew expected) |
| Win Prediction | ADKR favorites (55-60% chance) |
Head-to-Head Record
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 5 |
| ADKR Wins | 3 |
| SWR Wins | 2 |
| Last Encounter | SWR won the season opener |
Recent Form (Last 5 Matches)
| Team | Form |
|---|---|
| ADKR | L W W L L |
| SWR | L L W W L |
Weather Report & Dew Factor
Clear skies throughout with 0% chance of rain. Temperature during match hours: 23°C dropping to 18-20°C. Significant dew expected in the second innings, making the ball slippery for bowlers. Teams winning the toss are likely to field first to take advantage of dew.
Pitch Report – Sheikh Zayed Stadium
The Sheikh Zayed Stadium pitch has been increasingly batter-friendly this season, offering true bounce and short boundaries.
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Nature | Batter-friendly with true bounce and short boundaries |
| Avg 1st Innings Score | 170-175 (ILT20 2025-26 season) |
| Avg 2nd Innings Score | 155-160 |
| Batting First Wins | ~60% this season |
| Pace vs Spin | Pacers ~55% wickets; Spinners crucial in middle overs (Narine & Rashid key) |
| Powerplay Average | 55-65 runs |
Probable Playing XI
| Team | Probable XI |
|---|---|
| ADKR | Phil Salt (wk), Alex Hales/Alishan Sharafu, Sherfane Rutherford, Brandon McMullen, Sunil Narine (c), Andre Russell, Jason Holder/Liam Livingstone, Ajay Kumar, Piyush Chawla, Olly Stone, George Garton Impact Player: Michael Pepper |
| SWR | Johnson Charles, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Tom Abell, Sikandar Raza (c), Dinesh Karthik (wk), Dwaine Pretorius, Taskin Ahmed, Adil Rashid, Wasim Akram, Harmeet Singh, Tim Southee Impact Player: Ethan Dsouza |
Key Players to Watch
| Team | Player | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| ADKR | Alex Hales | 213 runs this season, explosive opener |
| ADKR | Andre Russell | Game-changing all-rounder |
| ADKR | Sunil Narine | Mystery spinner + handy bat |
| ADKR | Ajay Kumar | 12 wickets, excellent economy |
| SWR | Tom Kohler-Cadmore | Consistent run-scorer |
| SWR | Adil Rashid | Wily leg-spinner, key wickets |
| SWR | Johnson Charles | Aggressive opener |
Dream11 Top Picks
| Category | Player | Reason / Stats | Credits (Approx) |
|---|---|---|---|
| WK | Phil Salt, Johnson Charles | Explosive openers | 8.5-9 |
| BAT (Must) | Alex Hales | 213 runs this season | 9 |
| BAT | Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Tom Abell | Consistent middle-order | 8.5 |
| AR (Must) | Andre Russell, Sunil Narine | Dual point multipliers | 9 |
| AR | Sikandar Raza, Brandon McMullen | Recent good form | 8.5-9 |
| BOWL (Must) | Ajay Kumar | 12 wickets, excellent economy | 8.5 |
| BOWL | Adil Rashid, Taskin Ahmed | Economical & wicket-takers | 8.5-9 |
Dream11 Recommended Teams
Here are two expertly crafted Dream11 teams for today’s ADKR vs SWR match, optimized for different contest types.
Team 1 (Grand League / Differential): Andre Russell (C), Sikandar Raza (VC) – Balanced 6-5 split with strong all-rounders.
Team 2 (Small League / Safe): Alex Hales (C), Sunil Narine (VC) – ADKR heavy (7-4 split) for consistent points.
Dream11 Team Variations Table
| No. | Type | Captain / Vice-Captain | Strategy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Small League Safe | Alex Hales (C), Sunil Narine (VC) | ADKR heavy, reliable top-order |
| 2 | Balanced All-Rounder | Sunil Narine (C), Andre Russell (VC) | Maximize dual points |
| 3 | Grand League Punt | Andre Russell (C), Sikandar Raza (VC) | High-risk, high-reward with differentials |
| 4 | Dew Chase Special | Johnson Charles (C), Tom Abell (VC) | SWR middle-order boost if chasing |
Fantasy Tips
- Prioritize ADKR all-rounders (Russell, Narine) for maximum points.
- If ADKR bats first: Load top-order batters (Hales, Salt).
- If dew is heavy: Include more SWR middle-order players.
- Grand Leagues: Take risks with captains like McMullen or Pretorius.
- Must-have spinners: Narine and Rashid for middle-overs control.
FAQ – ADKR vs SWR Dream11 Prediction ILT20
Who will win ADKR vs SWR today?
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders (ADKR) are favorites to win due to stronger all-round depth and key players like Andre Russell and Sunil Narine in form.
Best Dream11 captain for ADKR vs SWR?
Alex Hales (safe & consistent opener) or Andre Russell (high-impact all-rounder differential) are the top captain choices.
Sheikh Zayed Stadium pitch report today?
The pitch is batter-friendly with an average 1st innings score of 170-175 in ILT20 2025-26. Dew will play a significant role in the second innings, favoring the chasing team.
Will dew affect ADKR vs SWR match?
Yes, heavy dew is expected in the second innings, making the ball slippery for bowlers. Captains winning the toss are likely to bowl first.
Top must-pick players for ADKR vs SWR Dream11?
Must-picks: Alex Hales, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Ajay Kumar (12 wickets), Adil Rashid.
Where to watch ADKR vs SWR live?
The match will be telecast on Zee Network and streamed live on FanCode in India. Worldwide viewers can use the official ILT20 app.
