Sharjah Warriorz vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
ILT20 2025/26 • Abu Dhabi Knight Riders won the match by 40 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of ILT20 2025/26, Sharjah Warriorz took on Abu Dhabi Knight Riders on Dec 2, 2025, 06:50 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Abu Dhabi Knight Riders won the match by 40 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 399 runs and 13 wickets fall between Abu Dhabi Knight Riders (219/4 in 20.0 overs) and Sharjah Warriorz (180/9 in 20.0 overs).
2. Abu Dhabi Knight Riders Innings Breakdown (219/4)
Batting in the first innings, Abu Dhabi Knight Riders finished on 219/4 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 10.95 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Abu Dhabi Knight Riders accumulated 55 runs for the loss of 1 wicket. Pixel spearheaded the batting effort with 82 runs off 38 balls (including 2 fours and 8 sixes at a strike rate of 215.8). Valuable middle-order support came from Josh, who contributed 45 runs off 27 deliveries, while Stingy added 34 (23b). With the ball in the first innings, Carl led the bowling figures with 2/30 in 4.0 overs (economy 7.50), assisted by CJ (1/31 in 4.0 overs).
3. Sharjah Warriorz Chase & Second Innings Summary (180/9)
Pursuing a target of 220 runs for victory, Sharjah Warriorz recorded 180/9 in 20.0 overs at a scoring rate of 9.00 runs per over. Zach anchored the chase for Sharjah Warriorz with 60 runs from 23 balls (2 fours, 7 sixes, strike rate 260.9), alongside Chandler who chipped in with 39 off 20 balls. Defending the total, Tobbie delivered a key spell of 2/36 across 4.0 overs at an economy rate of 9.00, while Genie finished with 2/24 (2.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Josh and Pixel (Abu Dhabi Knight Riders), who combined for 88 runs off 50 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 7 catches, 0 run-outs, and 1 stumping, with Ziggy making a notable impact in the outfield. According to the CricÓ MVP & Player Points engine—which evaluates runs, boundaries, strike rate milestones, wickets, dot balls, bowling economy, and fielding dismissals—Pixel (Abu Dhabi Knight Riders) topped the match rankings with 122.0 total points, followed closely by Carl (118.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Pixel.