Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Sharjah Warriorz — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
ILT20 2025/26 • Abu Dhabi Knight Riders won the match by 5 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of ILT20 2025/26, Abu Dhabi Knight Riders took on Sharjah Warriorz on Dec 21, 2025, 11:57 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Abu Dhabi Knight Riders won the match by 5 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 252 runs and 15 wickets fall between Abu Dhabi Knight Riders (128/9 in 20.0 overs) and Sharjah Warriorz (124/6 in 20.0 overs).
2. Abu Dhabi Knight Riders Innings Breakdown (128/9)
Batting in the first innings, Abu Dhabi Knight Riders finished on 128/9 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 6.40 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Abu Dhabi Knight Riders accumulated 25 runs for the loss of 4 wickets. Josh spearheaded the batting effort with 44 runs off 36 balls (including 4 fours and 1 sixes at a strike rate of 122.2). Valuable middle-order support came from Craig, who contributed 24 runs off 22 deliveries, while Stingy added 19 (25b). With the ball in the first innings, Carl led the bowling figures with 3/16 in 4.0 overs (economy 4.00), assisted by Flip (2/9 in 3.0 overs).
3. Sharjah Warriorz Chase & Second Innings Summary (124/6)
Pursuing a target of 129 runs for victory, Sharjah Warriorz recorded 124/6 in 20.0 overs at a scoring rate of 6.20 runs per over. Trent anchored the chase for Sharjah Warriorz with 42 runs from 29 balls (4 fours, 1 sixes, strike rate 144.8), alongside Lincoln who chipped in with 30 off 35 balls. Defending the total, Tobbie delivered a key spell of 2/25 across 4.0 overs at an economy rate of 6.25, while Steve finished with 2/29 (4.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Trent and Rusty (Sharjah Warriorz), who combined for 55 runs off 35 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 12 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with CATARO 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—Carl (Sharjah Warriorz) topped the match rankings with 138.0 total points, followed closely by Tobbie (123.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Tobbie.