Dubai Capitals vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
ILT20 2025/26 • Dubai Capitals won the match by 84 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of ILT20 2025/26, Dubai Capitals took on Abu Dhabi Knight Riders on Dec 7, 2025, 12:21 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Dubai Capitals won the match by 84 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 273 runs and 14 wickets fall between Dubai Capitals (178/4 in 20.0 overs) and Abu Dhabi Knight Riders (95/10 in 15.3 overs).
2. Dubai Capitals Innings Breakdown (178/4)
Batting in the first innings, Dubai Capitals finished on 178/4 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 8.90 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Dubai Capitals accumulated 40 runs for the loss of 2 wickets. Mojo Jojo spearheaded the batting effort with 96 runs off 51 balls (including 8 fours and 4 sixes at a strike rate of 188.2). Valuable middle-order support came from Butch, who contributed 52 runs off 36 deliveries, while Boomer added 14 (13b). With the ball in the first innings, Tobbie led the bowling figures with 2/30 in 4.0 overs (economy 7.50), assisted by Genie (1/26 in 4.0 overs).
3. Abu Dhabi Knight Riders Chase & Second Innings Summary (95/10)
Pursuing a target of 179 runs for victory, Abu Dhabi Knight Riders recorded 95/10 in 15.3 overs at a scoring rate of 6.13 runs per over. Ziggy anchored the chase for Abu Dhabi Knight Riders with 27 runs from 21 balls (2 fours, 2 sixes, strike rate 128.6), alongside Josh who chipped in with 19 off 25 balls. Defending the total, Donny delivered a key spell of 4/29 across 3.3 overs at an economy rate of 8.29, while Jared finished with 2/12 (4.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Mojo Jojo and Butch (Dubai Capitals), who combined for 115 runs off 76 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 10 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Joe 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—Mojo Jojo (Dubai Capitals) topped the match rankings with 138.0 total points, followed closely by Donny (137.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Mojo Jojo.