SWR vs DV Dream11 Prediction, Match 28, International League T20 Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Updates

Sharjah Warriorz set to face Desert Vipers in match No. 28 of the International League T20 (ILT20) 2025-2026 at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, in Sharjah, on Friday, December 26.

By Bhupender Sharma

Updated - 26 Dec 2025, 10:03 IST

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Table Of Contents

Match InfoPlaying XIC & VCTeamsWeather ReportTeam FormInjury NewsPitchAvoidable Players

Preview

In the 28th T20 match of the ILT20 2025-26, Sharjah Warriorz (SWR) are set to face Desert Vipers (DV). Sharjah Warriorz did not have a good performance in this season as they won just three games out of the nine. Currently placed at 6th in the points table. They didn't perform well in the previous match against the Dubai Capitals and lost by 6 wickets. However, Johnson Charles performed well with the bat for them and scored 43 runs. While Sikandar Raza took two wickets.

On the other hand, the Desert Vipers are the table toppers; they have played 9 matches and won seven. However, they lost the last game by 4 wickets against the MI Emirates. In which Dan Lawrence played brilliantly for them and scored 35 runs. While Matiullah Khan performed well in bowling, he took two wickets.

Match Information

Sharjah Warriorz vs Desert Vipers, Match 28

International League T20, 26 Dec 2025, Fri, 8:00 PM IST ,Sharjah Cricket Stadium

Broadcast

Fancode

Live Stream

Fancode

Weather Report

Sharjah Cricket Stadium

Clear

23.1°C

60% (Humidity)

Team Form (Last 5 matches)

Sharjah Warriorz

L
W
L
L
W

Desert Vipers

L
W
L
W
W

Players Stats in current Series

1

Sam Curran

DV - all

260 Runs

9 Matches

2

Max Holden

DV - bat

252 Runs

9 Matches

3

Dan Lawrence

DV - bat

205 Runs

9 Matches

4

Johnson Charles

SWR - wk

201 Runs

9 Matches

5

Sikandar Raza

SWR - all

171 Runs

9 Matches

6

Tom Kohler-Cadmore

SWR - wk

165 Runs

9 Matches

1

Khuzaima Bin Tanvir

DV - bowl

206.25

8 Matches

2

Tim David

SWR - bat

204.44

3 Matches

3

Sanjay Pahal

DV - bowl

200.00

1 Match

4

Tim Southee

SWR - bowl

187.50

4 Matches

5

Dwaine Pretorius

SWR - ALL-ROUNDER

172.13

7 Matches

6

Shimron Hetmyer

DV - bat

160.87

7 Matches

1

Khuzaima Bin Tanvir

DV - bowl

13 Wkts

8 Matches

2

Adil Rashid

SWR - bowl

11 Wkts

9 Matches

3

Noor Ahmad

DV - bowl

11 Wkts

8 Matches

4

David Payne

DV - bowl

11 Wkts

6 Matches

5

Sikandar Raza

SWR - all

9 Wkts

9 Matches

6

Taskin Ahmed

SWR - BOWLER

9 Wkts

6 Matches

1

Dan Lawrence

DV - bat

5.23

9 Matches

2

Harmeet Singh

SWR - bowl

6.00

4 Matches

3

Sikandar Raza

SWR - all

6.11

9 Matches

4

Adil Rashid

SWR - bowl

6.91

9 Matches

5

Matiullah Khan

DV - bowl

7.20

2 Matches

6

Naseem Shah

DV - bowl

7.54

5 Matches

Probable Playing XI

Sharjah Warriorz

Johnson Charles, James Rew, T Kohler-Cadmore (wk), TB Abell, Ethan Dsouza, Sikandar Raza, AU Rashid, Taskin Ahmed, Tim Southee (C), Wasim Akram, MD Patel

Bench : Dinesh Karthik, Tim David, Raees Ahmed Ayan, Dwaine Pretorius, Harmeet Singh, Mohammed Aslam, SS Ranjane, Jayden Seales, Junaid Siddique, NA Sowter, R Ngarava, SN Netravalkar, Abdul Khan, W Tarakhil, MS Chapman, M Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana, K Mendis, Muhammad Saghir Khan

Desert Vipers

FK Zaman, H Nawaz, MDE Holden, TC Bruce (wk), DW Lawrence, SM Curran, LH Ferguson (C), Matiullah Khan, Qais Ahmad, S Pahal, JJ Roy

Bench : AGS Gous, V Aravind, Faisal Khan, Shimron Hetmyer, W Hasaranga, Tawanda Muyeye, Bilal Tahir, David Payne, Faridoon Dawoodzai, Khuzaima Bin Tanvir, Naseem Shah, Noor Ahmad

Injury and availability news

(Will be added when there is an update)

Pitch Report

The Sharjah Cricket Ground pitch is often batting-friendly, with small boundaries that allow for high-scoring contests. It is flat and has a true bounce, making it perfect for aggressive stroke play. So, definitely we can hope for a high-scoring game. Spinners can get some help as the game progresses, and dew could affect the second innings.

60%

Pace Bowling

40%

Spin Bowling

75%

Batting Pitch

165

Average Score

25%

Bowling Pitch

Player Picks

7
C

Johnson Charles SWR | WK

Sharjah Warriors' Johnson Charles has been in excellent form for the last few games. He has scored 43 runs in the last game against the Dubai Capitals. He has the ability to perform well against any opponent.

9
VC

Max Holden DV | BAT

Holden has consistently performed well. With the bat, he has the ability to shift the match in his team's favour. Moreover, he scored 328 runs in the last 10 games.

9

Sikandar Raza SWR | ALL

Zimbabwe all-rounder Sikandar Raza has been in outstanding form. Furthermore, he took two wickets in the previous game against the Dubai Capitals. He will undoubtedly be a vital player for the Warriorz this season.

8.5

David Payne DV | BOWL

David Payne is a brilliant T20 bowler from England and is currently in good form. He took 13 wickets in the last 7 games. Moreover, he also took a wicket in the previous game. He is a key player for the Desert Vipers this season.

8.5

Taskin Ahmed SWR | BOWLER

Taskin Ahmed is one of Bangladesh's best T20 bowlers, having helped his team win many crucial matches with the ball. Moreover, in the last game against the Dubai Capitals, he took two wickets.

8.5

Sam Curran DV | ALL

Sam Curran is a great T20 all-rounder and is currently in good form. Moreover, he scored 322 runs in the last 10 games. He is definitely a key player for the Vipers.

Avoid Having These Players In Your Fantasy Sports Team

8

Ethan Dsouza

SWR | BAT

8

Wasim Akram

SWR | ALL

Teams will be updated after Toss

Last Updated On - Dec 26 2025 10:03 AM

Players
11/11

Team 1

SWR

5 : 6

DV

Credits Left
9/100

Mega League
Johnson Charles

7

James Rew

7

Tom Kohler-Cadmore

7

Monank Patel

9

Fakhar Zaman

9

Max Holden

9

Dan Lawrence

8.5

Sam Curran
VC

8.5

Sikandar Raza
C

9

Lockie Ferguson

8.5

David Payne

8.5

Players
11/11

Team 1

SWR

6 : 5

DV

Credits Left
10/100

Head To Head
Johnson Charles

7

James Rew

7

Tom Kohler-Cadmore
VC

7

Fakhar Zaman

9

Max Holden
C

9

Dan Lawrence

8.5

Sam Curran

8.5

Sikandar Raza

9

David Payne

8.5

Taskin Ahmed

8.5

Tim Southee

8

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