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Match Details

Date: 13 January 2023

Time: 7:30 PM IST

Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai

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Preview

The inaugural edition of ILT20 will kick off on Friday (13 January) with Dubai Capitals taking on Abu Dhabi Knight Riders at Dubai International Stadium. Both teams have some fiery batting power on their side and it will be the bowling that will separate both teams in the match. 

While Dubai Capitals have the firepower in the form of Rovman Powell and Robin Uthappa, Abu Dhabi Knight Riders will rely on Andre Russell and Jonny Bairstow in their arsenal. 

Pitch Report

The pitch at Dubai International Stadium has produced some low-scoring thrillers in the past and we can expect the same in this game as well. Pacers will enjoy the new ball. A score over 145 can prove to be challenging for the chasing team.

Team Analysis

Dubai Capitals

The side has opted for experience as they have included the likes of Joe Root, Robin Uthappa, and Yusuf Pathan in the squad. Zimbabwe's Sikandar Raza, who ruled 2022 with both bat and ball, will be the key player for the side in the tournament. Blessing Muzarabani, Isuru Udana, and Fabian Allen are the players who can make a big contribution to the team in the match.

Squad: Rovman Powell, Dushmantha Chameera, Hazratullah Zazai, Fabian Allen, Mujeeb ur Rahman, Sikandar Raza, Niroshan Dickwella, Dasun Shanaka, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Dan Lawrence, Blessing Muzarabani, Isuru Udana, George Munsey, Fred Klaassen, Hazrat Luqman, Chirag Suri, Jash Ginyani, Raja Akif Ullah Khan, Robin Uthappa, Ravi Bopara, Yusuf Pathan, Joe Root, Ollie White

Abu Dhabi Knight Riders

Meanwhile, Abu Dhabi Knight Riders opted for a star batting line-up in the form of Andre Russell, Jonny Bairstow, and Paul Stirling. Bairstow and Stirling are likely to open the innings for the team which can prove to be a big headache for Dubai Capitals' bowler. Sunil Narine has a plethora of experience in leading a side in T20s and we can expect some big performances from him as well.

Squad: Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, Jonny Bairstow, Paul Stirling, Lahiru Kumara, Charith Asalanka, Colin Ingram, Akeal Hosein, Seekkuge Prasanna, Ravi Rampaul, Raymond Reifer, Kennar Lewis, Ali Khan, Brandon Glover, Matiullah Khan, Fahad Nawaz, Sabir Ali, Zawar Farid

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Conclusion

Although toss could play a crucial factor in deciding the winner of the match, on paper, Abu Dhabi Knight Riders look like a more balanced side as compared to Dubai Capitals.

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