By Zainab Shafiq 
ILT20 2025 Match 6 Details
- Fixture: Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Sharjah Warriorz, 6th Match, International League T20 (ILT20) 2025
- Date & Time: Wednesday, January 15, 2025, 7:30 PM PST | 2:30 PM GMT | 6:30 PM Local
- Venue: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
Preview
The Abu Dhabi Knight Riders will face the Sharjah Warriorz in the 6th match of the ILT20 2025 at the iconic Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. The Knight Riders are looking to recover from a disappointing start after losing their opening game. Meanwhile, the Warriorz are riding high after a successful outing in their first match and will aim to continue their momentum.
The Knight Riders boast explosive all-rounders like Andre Russell and Sunil Narine, while the Warriorz have dependable match-winners in Jason Roy and Tim Southee. This game promises a thrilling contest between two competitive teams.
Pitch Report
The Sheikh Zayed Stadium is known for its balanced surface, with assistance for both batters and bowlers. Pacers might extract swing early on, while spinners will play a significant role as the match progresses. A total of 160-170 is considered par at this venue, and teams winning the toss may prefer to chase under the lights.
Weather Report
The weather in Abu Dhabi is expected to be clear, with no rain interruptions. Temperatures will hover around 22°C in the evening, providing excellent conditions for cricket.
Points Table (Before the Match)
| Teams | Mat | Won | Lost | Tied | NR | Pts | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desert Vipers | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | +0.700 |
| MI Emirates | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | +0.625 |
| Sharjah Warriorz | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | +0.050 |
| Dubai Capitals | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -0.625 |
| Gulf Giants | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.050 |
| Abu Dhabi Knight Riders | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.700 |
ILT20 2025 Match 6 Predicted Playing XI
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders:
Philip Salt (wk), Alishan Sharafu, Michael-Kyle Pepper, Laurie Evans, Andre Russell, Kyle Mayers, Joe Clarke, Jason Holder, Sunil Narine (c), David Willey, Shahid Iqbal Bhutta
Sharjah Warriorz:
Jason Roy, Johnson Charles (wk), Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Harmeet Singh, Rohan Mustafa, Karim Janat, Keemo Paul, Adam Milne, Tim Southee (c), Adil Rashid, Muhammad Jawadullah
Dream11 Prediction
- Captain: Andre Russell
- Vice-Captain: Jason Roy
- Wicketkeepers: Philip Salt, Johnson Charles
- Batters: Jason Roy, Laurie Evans, Tom Kohler-Cadmore
- All-rounders: Andre Russell, Kyle Mayers, Karim Janat
- Bowlers: Sunil Narine, Tim Southee, Adil Rashid
Match Prediction
The Sharjah Warriorz have the upper hand, given their recent form and balanced squad. However, the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders are known for their resilience and will fight hard to claim their first win of the season.
Prediction: Sharjah Warriorz to win by a narrow margin.
ILT20 Live Stream Broadcasting Channels
| Territory/Region | Channel(s) |
|---|---|
| Afghanistan | Ariana Television, RTA Sports |
| Australia | Fox Cricket, Channel 9, Stan Sports |
| Bangladesh | Nagorik TV, T Sports, Toffee |
| Caribbean | Rush Sports, Flow Sports |
| IndiaWatch live sports online | Zee Cinema, Zee Anmol Cinema, Star Sports, Zee Zest, Zee Thirai, JioTV, Zee Bangla Cinema, ZEE TV, |
| Sony Six, &Pictures, &Flix, Sony Sports Network (2025-32), Zee5 (Live Streaming Free) | |
| Maldives | Medianet |
| MENA | CricLife 3 |
| NepalWatch live sports online | Sim TV Nepal, Net TV Nepal |
| New Zealand | Sky Sports NZ |
| Pakistan | PTV Sports, Geo Super, A Sports, Ten Sport, Myco |
| Sri Lanka | Supreme TV |
| United KingdomWatch live sports onlineWatch live sports online | BT Sport, Zee TV, Sky Sport UK, TNT Sports, BBC iPlayer |
| United States | Willow TV, BBC iPlayer, ESPNcricinfo |
| Canada | Willow TV |