Dubai Capitals vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders - Players & Playing XI · ILT20 2026
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Ajay Kumar
ADKR
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Haider Ali
DC
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ADKR
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Shayan Jahangir
DC
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Jordan Cox
DC
Catches (1+)
David Willey
DC
Catches (1+)
Shayan Jahangir
DC
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Sunil Narine
ADKR
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Top Performers in H2H
From 10 H2H matches
Dubai International Cricket Stadium
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Based on the last 30 T20 matches at this venue (since Feb 2025). Rain-affected matches excluded.
Recent Matches at This Venue
| Match | 1st Inn | 2nd Inn | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| GG vs ADKR 28 Dec 2025 | 179/1 (20) | 147/9 (20) | 326 |
| DC vs ADKR 01 Jan 2026 | 158/7 (20) | 108/10 (16.2) | 266 |
| DV vs MIE 04 Jan 2026 | 182/4 (20) | 136/10 (18.3) | 318 |
| UAE vs IRE 29 Jan 2026 | 178/6 (20) | 121/10 (19.5) | 299 |
| UAE vs IRE 31 Jan 2026 | 170/7 (20) | 140/8 (20) | 310 |
DC at Dubai International Cricket Stadium
Top Scorer
Rovman Powell
561 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Dushmantha Chameera
15 wkts
ADKR at Dubai International Cricket Stadium
Top Scorer
Michael Pepper
252 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Sunil Narine
13 wkts
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Dubai Capitals
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Abu Dhabi Knight Riders
Playing XI in this match
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philip Salt (wk) | c Scott Currie b Mohammad Nabi | 43 | 34 | 3 | 1 | 126.47 |
| Michael Pepper | run out (Muhammad Jawad Ullah) | 72 | 49 | 7 | 3 | 146.94 |
| Andre Russell | b Haider Ali | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 25 |
| Alishan Sharafu | st Shayan Jahangir b Mohammad Nabi | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 |
| Liam Livingstone | c David Willey b Mohammad Nabi | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 |
| Alex Hales | c Rovman Powell b Waqar Salamkheil | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 40 |
| Jason Holder (c) | not out | 22* | 11 | 1 | 2 | 200 |
| Brandon McMullen | run out (Shayan Jahangir) | 3 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 37.5 |
Dubai Capitals · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammad Nabi (c) | 4 | 0 | 25 | 4 | 6.25 | 3 | 0 |
| David Willey | 4 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 8.25 | 2 | 0 |
| Haider Ali | 4 | 0 | 34 | 1 | 8.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Waqar Salamkheil | 4 | 0 | 25 | 1 | 6.25 | 0 | 0 |
| Navin Bidaisee | 2 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 10.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Muhammad Jawad Ullah | 2 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
Dubai Capitals · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toby Albert | c Alishan Sharafu b Jason Holder | 11 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 137.5 |
| Jordan Cox | c Michael Pepper b Ajay Kumar | 10 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 200 |
| Shayan Jahangir (wk) | lbw b Sunil Narine | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 133.33 |
| Gulbadin Naib | c Andre Russell b Sunil Narine | 7 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 70 |
| Navin Bidaisee | b Sunil Narine | 7 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 70 |
| Rovman Powell | c George Garton b Liam Livingstone | 12 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 85.71 |
| James Neesham | c Alishan Sharafu b Liam Livingstone | 19 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 146.15 |
| Mohammad Nabi (c) | c Michael Pepper b Jason Holder | 27 | 21 | 1 | 2 | 128.57 |
| David Willey | lbw b Liam Livingstone | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
| Haider Ali | not out | 1* | 5 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| Muhammad Jawad Ullah | c Michael Pepper b Jason Holder | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ajay Kumar | 3 | 0 | 24 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| Jason Holder (c) | 3.2 | 0 | 18 | 3 | 5.63 | 0 | 1 |
| Sunil Narine | 3 | 0 | 12 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Piyush Chawla | 3 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| Liam Livingstone | 4 | 0 | 26 | 3 | 6.5 | 0 | 0 |
Statz Rating
A contextual performance score measuring each player's overall impact in the match. Scaled against the season so ratings are directly comparable across fixtures.
| Rank | Player | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Mohammad Nabi
DC
|
141.3 |
| 2 |
Sunil Narine
ADKR
|
108.8 |
| 3 |
Jason Holder
ADKR
|
106.6 |
| 4 |
Michael Pepper
ADKR
|
87.0 |
| 5 |
Liam Livingstone
ADKR
|
63.7 |
| 6 |
Philip Salt
ADKR
|
50.9 |
| 7 |
James Neesham
DC
|
41.3 |
| 8 |
Waqar Salamkheil
DC
|
34.6 |
| 9 |
Haider Ali
DC
|
32.6 |
| 10 |
Ajay Kumar
ADKR
|
24.7 |
| 11 |
Toby Albert
DC
|
22.9 |
| 12 |
Jordan Cox
DC
|
21.7 |
| 13 |
Rovman Powell
DC
|
16.4 |
| 14 |
Navin Bidaisee
DC
|
15.0 |
| 15 |
Shayan Jahangir
DC
|
13.7 |
| 16 |
David Willey
DC
|
11.8 |
| 17 |
Gulbadin Naib
DC
|
9.5 |
| 18 |
Muhammad Jawad Ullah
DC
|
7.2 |
| 19 |
Piyush Chawla
ADKR
|
6.6 |
| 20 |
Brandon McMullen
ADKR
|
3.4 |
| 21 |
Alex Hales
ADKR
|
1.8 |
| 22 |
Alishan Sharafu
ADKR
|
1.4 |
| 23 |
Andre Russell
ADKR
|
0.8 |
How Statz Rating works:
- Each player receives a contextual match impact score based on their all-round contribution — batting, bowling, and situational factors.
- Ratings are scaled against the season benchmark so they are directly comparable across fixtures and to the season leaderboard.
- A typical top performer scores around 100. Exceptional performances can exceed 100.
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Dubai Capitals vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders: who played
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders won by 50 runs in ILT20 2026 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium on 1 January 2026. Michael Pepper top-scored with 72 off 49 balls and Mohammad Nabi took 4/25.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in Dubai Capitals vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders?
Dubai Capitals XI: Toby Albert, Shayan Jahangir (wk), Jordan Cox, Gulbadin Naib, Navin Bidaisee, Rovman Powell, James Neesham, Mohammad Nabi (c), David Willey, Haider Ali, Muhammad Jawad Ullah, Waqar Salamkheil. Abu Dhabi Knight Riders XI: Philip Salt (wk), Michael Pepper, Andre Russell, Liam Livingstone, Alishan Sharafu, Alex Hales, Jason Holder (c), Brandon McMullen, Sunil Narine, Piyush Chawla, Ajay Kumar.
Who won Dubai Capitals vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders?
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders won by 50 runs.
When and where was Dubai Capitals vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders played?
Dubai Capitals vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders was played at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai on Thursday 1 January 2026, in ILT20 2026.
What were the final scores in Dubai Capitals vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders?
Dubai Capitals scored 108/10 in 16.2 overs. Abu Dhabi Knight Riders scored 158/7 in 20 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in Dubai Capitals vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders?
Mohammad Nabi was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 141/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in Dubai Capitals vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders?
Michael Pepper top-scored with 72 off 49 balls.
Who took the most wickets in Dubai Capitals vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders?
Mohammad Nabi took 4/25 in 4 overs.