ILT20 2023 match preview: Dubai Capitals v Sharjah Warriors

Key match-ups, analysis, form, team news, weather forecast, tickets, TV and streaming information, odds, predictions and more ahead of the latest encounter in the 2023 ILT20

What's the match?

Dubai Capitals face Sharjah Warriors in the latest installment of the ILT20 2023. 

When is it taking place?

Start of play is scheduled for 2pm local time (10am GMT) on Saturday, January 21.

Where is the match being played?

The game was be played at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai. 

Who's got the form?

Dubai Capitals aren't in the greatest form, with two of their three games in the ILT20 ending in defeat. Most recently they were bowled out for just 80 as the Gulf Giants inflicted the Capitals' second loss of the tournament. Despite these defeats, Dubai have shown they have the capacity for big scores, having passed the 180 mark twice.

Sharjah Warriors are winless in the ILT20 so far, having struggled with the bat throughout. Their batting has struggled for sizeable totals and their bowling has only claimed 12 wickets out of possible 30.

Dubai Capitals take of Sharjah Warriors in the ILT20 [Ishara S Kodikara/Getty Images]

What's the key match-up?

Capitals opener Robin Uthappa has provided impetus early in the innings - he has a top score in the competition of 79 and is striking at 172. Naveen-ul-Haq and Junaid Siddique have been expensive so far when opening the bowling and will need to improve here.

Moeen Ali is the big threat for the Warriors, although the England allrounder hasn't made an impact in the tournament to date. Tom Kohler-Cadmore did show glimpses of promise for the Warriors with a recent half-century, but generally the Warriors' top order have not pulled their weight. If they are to compete against the Capitals, that needs to change.

What's the weather forecast?

A sunny yet mild day, with highs of 23 degrees Celsius around the start of play.

What is the team news?

Both sides have fully fit squads going into the game. Joe Root will most likely keep his position at the top of the order for the Capitals after some mediocre performances so far.

What are the squads?

Dubai Capitals: Rovman Powell (c), Dasun Shanaka, Fabian Allen, Mujeeb Rahman, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Chamika Karunaratne, Isuru Udana, Sikandar Raza, Hazratullah Zazai, Chirag Suri, Daniel Lawrence, Jash Ginayani, Niroshan Dickwella, Fred Klaassen, George Munsey, Hazrat Luqman, Akif Raja, Joe Root, Robin Uthappa, Ravi Bopara, Yusuf Pathan, Ollie White

Sharjah Warriors: Moeen Ali (c), Dawid Malan, Evin Lewis, Mohammad Nabi, Chris Woakes, Noor Ahmad, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Naveen-ul-Haq, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Chris Benjamin, Mark Deyal, Bilal Khan, Karthik Meiyappan, Junaid Siddique, Alishan Sharafu, Muhammad Jawadullah, Marcus Stoinis, Jamal Todd, Joe Denly, Paul Walter

*Squads are for the whole ILT20 and not specific to this match

^{Sharjah Warriors have yet to win a game in the tournament [Getty Images]}

What are the possible starting XIs?

Dubai Capitals: Robin Uthappa, Joe Root, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Sikandar Raza, Yusuf Pathan, Rovman Powell, Ravi Bopara, Isuru Udana, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Hazrat Luqman, Akif Raja

Sharjah Warriors: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Dawid Malan, Moeen Ali, Joe Denly, Mohammad Nabi, Alishan Sharafu, Paul Walter, Noor Ahmad, Junaid Siddique, Naveen-ul-Haq

What are the odds?

Dubai Capitals are excellent value outsiders with Paddy Power, who are pricing them at even money for the win. Sharjah Warriors are 8/11.

What's the prediction?

Sharjah Warriors have not shown enough to back. Dubai Capitals win.

Are tickets available?

Tickets are available on Platinum List. Child tickets are available for just $2.81 while adult tickets start at $8.42.

Where can I watch the game?

ZEE have obtained the broadcast rights for the ILT20 on a long-term deal.

All 34 matches will be aired across the company's 10 linear channels, with coverage provided in more than 10 languages, including English, Hindi and Tamil, as well as on ZEE5 Global.

In the UK, Zee TV can be accessed via channel 709 on Sky and channel 809 on Virgin Media. Every match will also be available via BT Sport (TV/online/app) following a deal betwee the broadcaster and Zee.

Elsewhere in the world, the full tournament will be available via Zee Cinema (SD/HD), Zee Anmol Cinema, ZEE Thirai, Zee Bangla Cinema, Zee Zest (SD/HD), &Pictures, &Flix, and ZEE5.