DCP vs ADKR Dream11 Prediction, Eliminator, International League T20 Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Updates

Dubai Capitals set to face Abu Dhabi Knight Riders in Eliminator of the International League T20 (ILT20) 2025-2026 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, in Dubai, on Thursday, January 1.

By Bhupender Sharma

Updated - 01 Jan 2026, 11:16 IST

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Match InfoPlaying XIC & VCTeamsWeather ReportTeam FormInjury NewsPitchAvoidable Players

Preview

In the Eliminator T20 match of the ILT20 2025-26, Dubai Capitals (DCP) are set to face the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders (ADKR). Dubai Capitals has performed well this season, winning 5 out of the 10 games in the group stage and finishing in 3rd place. However, they lost the previous game against the Mi Emirates by 8 wickets. In which Capitals did not perform well.

On the other hand, Abu Dhabi Knight Riders had a decent season as they won just 4 games out of the 10 but still qualified for the Eliminator game. Moreover, they won the previous game by 32 runs. Phil Salt and Michael Pepper performed well and scored 72 and 83 runs, respectively. This will be a very important game for both teams; the loser will be eliminated from the tournament.

Match Information

Dubai Capitals vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, Eliminator

International League T20, 1 Jan 2026, Thur, 8:00 PM IST ,Dubai International Cricket Stadium

Broadcast

Fancode

Live Stream

Fancode

Weather Report

Dubai International Cricket Stadium

Clear

23.1°C

38% (Humidity)

Team Form (Last 5 matches)

Dubai Capitals

L
W
W
W
L

Abu Dhabi Knight Riders

W
L
L
W
W

Players Stats in current Series

1

Jordan Cox

DCP - WICKETKEEPER

311 Runs

10 Matches

2

Shayan Jahangir

DCP - bat

302 Runs

10 Matches

3

Rovman Powell

DCP - bat

257 Runs

10 Matches

4

Liam Livingstone

ADKR - ALL-ROUNDER

218 Runs

10 Matches

5

Alex Hales

ADKR - bat

218 Runs

10 Matches

6

Philip Salt

ADKR - wk

212 Runs

9 Matches

1

Michael-Kyle Pepper

ADKR - wk

161.90

3 Matches

2

Andre Russell

ADKR - all

161.05

9 Matches

3

Rovman Powell

DCP - bat

159.63

10 Matches

4

Liam Livingstone

ADKR - ALL-ROUNDER

148.30

10 Matches

5

Jason Holder

ADKR - ALL-ROUNDER

145.71

8 Matches

6

Dasun Shanaka

DCP - ALL-ROUNDER

143.86

7 Matches

1

Waqar Salamkheil

DCP - bowl

17 Wkts

10 Matches

2

Mustafizur Rahman

DCP - BOWLER

15 Wkts

8 Matches

3

Ajay Kumar

ADKR - bowl

15 Wkts

10 Matches

4

Jason Holder

ADKR - ALL-ROUNDER

12 Wkts

8 Matches

5

Andre Russell

ADKR - all

10 Wkts

9 Matches

6

Haider Ali-I

DCP - bowl

9 Wkts

10 Matches

1

Haider Ali-I

DCP - bowl

5.60

10 Matches

2

Mohammad Nabi

DCP - all

6.13

9 Matches

3

Sunil Narine

ADKR - all

6.61

10 Matches

4

Jason Holder

ADKR - ALL-ROUNDER

6.73

8 Matches

5

Waqar Salamkheil

DCP - bowl

7.80

10 Matches

6

Mustafizur Rahman

DCP - BOWLER

8.08

8 Matches

Probable Playing XI

Dubai Capitals

Rovman Powell, JL du Plooy, Sediqullah Atal, Jordan Cox, Shayan Jahangir (wk), DJ Willey, James Neesham, Mohammad Nabi (C), H Ali-I, Muhammad Jawad Ullah, Scott Currie

Bench : Toby Albert, Navin Bidaisee, Gulbadin Naib, Usman Najeeb, D Shanaka, Farhan Khan, Anudeep - C, Muhammad Farooq, TS Mills, Waqar Salamkheil, Mustafizur Rahman, D Chameera, R Ugarkar, Kaleem Sana

Abu Dhabi Knight Riders

MS Pepper, PD Salt (wk), A Sharafu, SP Narine, AD Russell, B McMullen, Jason Holder (C), LS Livingstone, A Kumar, OP Stone, Piyush Chawla

Bench : Abdul Manan Ali, UBT Chand, AD Hales, Sherfane Rutherford, Adnan Idrees, I A Shah, SC van Schalkwyk, GHS Garton, Khary Pierre, M Chowdary

Injury and availability news

(Will be added when there is an update)

Pitch Report

The pitch at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium is a bit slow in the beginning, and we don't get to see many high-scoring games. However, as the tournament progressed, the pitches improved, and teams scored good totals. Captains who win the toss at this venue usually choose to chase. So, a good score is expected in this match. Dew can play an important role in the second innings.

50%

Pace Bowling

50%

Spin Bowling

60%

Batting Pitch

157

Average Score

40%

Bowling Pitch

Player Picks

8
C

Shayan Jahangir DCP | BAT

The USA top-order batter Jahangir has been consistently delivering good performances. He scored 302 runs in the last 10 games.

6.5
VC

Philip Salt ADKR | WK

Phil Salt, a British top-order batter, has routinely performed well. Moreover, he has scored 72 runs in the last game against the Gulf Giants. Furthermore, can perform well in tough situations.

7

Mohammad Nabi DCP | ALL

Mohammad Nabi is a great T20 all-rounder and is currently in excellent form. This season, he took 9 wickets and scored 130 runs in nine innings.

9

Andre Russell ADKR | ALL

West Indies’ all-rounder Andre Russell has been consistently performing well. He is capable of turning the match in his team's favour with bat and ball at any time. He also took three wickets in the last game against the Gulf Giants.

8

Jordan Cox DCP | WICKETKEEPER

Jordan Cox is an excellent T20 batter, having helped his team win many crucial matches. He scored 311 runs in the last 10 games.

6.5

Ajay Kumar ADKR | BOWL

Ajay Kumar is an excellent bowler from the UAE. He took 15 wickets in the last 10 games. Moreover, he also took a wicket in the last game against the Gulf.

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6

Haider Ali-I

DCP | BOWL

8.5

Muhammad Jawad Ullah

DCP | BAT

Teams will be updated after Toss

Last Updated On - Jan 1 2026 11:16 AM

Players
11/11

Team 1

DCP

3 : 8

ADKR

Credits Left
15/100

Mega League
Philip Salt
C

6.5

Michael-Kyle Pepper

7

Alishan Sharafu

6

Shayan Jahangir

8

Jordan Cox
VC

8

Mohammad Nabi

7

Andre Russell

9

Sunil Narine

9

Jason Holder

8.5

Ajay Kumar

6.5

Piyush Chawla

9.5

Players
11/11

Team 1

DCP

4 : 7

ADKR

Credits Left
14/100

Head To Head
Philip Salt

6.5

Michael-Kyle Pepper

7

Alishan Sharafu

6

Shayan Jahangir
C

8

Jordan Cox

8

Mohammad Nabi
VC

7

Andre Russell

9

Sunil Narine

9

Jason Holder

8.5

Waqar Salamkheil

7.5

Piyush Chawla

9.5

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