International T20 League

10th Match: DC vs SW

Preview

The tenth match of the International T2o League will take place between DC vs SW in Dubai International Cricket Stadium on the 21st of January 2023, at 03:30 PM IST. The DC just suffered a devastating 101-run defeat against the GG, resulting Capitals' net run rate has dropped to -0.618. With just 2 points to their name, they urgently need a couple of solid victories to turn things around. Fortunately, they play Sharjah, who have yet to register and are now ranked fifth in the standings, only one position below the DC, with a net run rate of -1.836.

The Capitals had a dismal batting effort and were dismissed for only 80 runs while attempting to reach a target of 182. No batter could get going, and Dasun Shanaka scored the most (23 off 19 balls).

The batting order for the Capitals includes players like Rovman Powell, Fabian Allen, Dasun Shanaka, and Joe Root. Sadly, these have yet to have an effect. No other batter has even reached a fifty-score except Robin Uthappa, who scored 79 against the Gulf.

Joe Root is a capable hitter who ought to succeed soon. The big one is also overdue for Rovman Powell. Dasun Shanaka, though, has a chance to win this game. In the T20I and ODI series against India, Shanaka led Sri Lanka in scoring and is in excellent form.

Star spinner Mujeeb Ur Rahman, who has performed well for the Capitals (5 wickets in 3 games at an economy of 7.81), is one of their vital players. Their primary seamers are Chamika Karunaratne and Isuru Udana.

The International T20 League season for SW got off to the worst possible start. They urgently need a victory after losing each of their three games. MIE ordered them to bat first in their last encounter at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, but they could only muster 146-7. However, MIE successfully chased the target in 17.1 overs with six wickets left.

Tom Kohler-Cadmore of England led the team in scoring with a brilliant inning of 55 off only 41 balls, but the Warriors still need the big blows from their marquee batters. Rahmanullah Gurbaz (80 runs in three matches with a strike rate of 145.5), Dawid Malan (32 runs in three games at 78.04), and skipper Moeen Ali (35 runs in three matches at 100) are a few players who have yet to hit the ground running. However, one of these three is likely to influence this game. Mohammad Nabi is another player to keep an eye on since he may make a valuable cameo later in the lineup.

So far, the best wicket-taker for the SW is the seam bowler Junaid Siddique, who has five wickets at an economy of 8.48. The others, meanwhile, haven't accomplished anything except him. Mohammad Nabi has kept things close with his spin, but the Warriors need a few seasoned bowlers.

Match Details

Match: DC vs SW, 10th Match, International T20 League

Date: Saturday, January 21, 2023

Time: 03:30 PM

Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai

Pitch & Weather Report

Here, batting first results in an average score of 156. In fact, in this season alone, the chasing side has triumphed in 3 of the four games played there. The side batting second will thus have a definite edge. The first-batting squad should aim for a goal between 175 and 180 runs.

Both the hitters and the bowlers may benefit from the pitch. The second half, when the dew settles in and the ball slides into the bat, is a perfect time to bat on this surface. Early on, the surface will assist seamers, but as the ball becomes softer, they must alter their lengths carefully. During the game, Dubai will have warm, pleasant weather with the highest and lowest temperatures of 25℃ and 16℃ with a wind speed of 14 km/h in the west direction.

DC vs SW Squads

DC: Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Rovman Powell (c), Joe Root, Robin Uthappa (wk), Ravi Bopara, Yusuf Pathan, Sikandar Raza, Isuru Udana, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Hazrat Luqman, Akif Raja, Hazratullah Zazai, George Munsey, Niroshan Dickwella, Fabian Allen, Fred Klaassen, Chirag Suri, Daniel Lawrence, Ollie White, Jash Giyanani

SW: Moeen Ali (c), Dawid Malan, Evin Lewis, Mohammad Nabi, Chris Woakes, Noor Ahmad, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Naveen-ul-Haq, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Danny Briggs, Mark Deyal, Bilal Khan, JJ Smit, Chris Benjamin, Karthik Meiyappan, Alishan Sharafu, Junaid Siddique, Muhammad Jawadullah.

DC vs SW Probable XIs

DC: Robin Uthappa (wk), Joe Root, Rovman Powell (c), Dasun Shanaka, Yusuf Pathan, Chirag Suri, Fabian Allen, Isuru Udana, Chamika Karunaratne, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Akif Raja

SW: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Dawid Malan, Alishan Sharafu, Moeen Ali (c), Joe Denly, Mohammad Nabi, Paul Walter, Noor Ahmad, Junaid Siddique, Naveen-ul-Haq

Match Prediction

SW and DC will be eager to take some points away from this match. Despite that enormous setback, the DC has a more evenly-matched team. Their veteran hitters will eventually succeed, and they have the perfect bowlers for these conditions. The performance of the Warriors' top batters is crucial. Their bowling lineup will likely only bother a few hitters of note. Dubai ought to be able to win easily. DC are the odds-on favorites to win this match.

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