ADKR vs DC Match Prediction | ILT20 2026 | 13th Match | Dec 13 – Who will win today’s ILT20 match between Abu Dhabi vs Dubai?

ADKR vs DC Match Analysis

 

The 13th match of the International League T20 brings us back to the Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi, a venue that offers a fair contest between bat and ball but often punishes teams that fail to adapt to the night sky conditions.

 

The Abu Dhabi Knight Riders are currently struggling to find a rhythm that matches the quality of their team sheet. Despite boasting T20 giants like Andre Russell and Sunil Narine, their performance has been marred by a lack of cohesion, particularly in the batting department.

 

On the other side of the fence, the Dubai Capitals are flying high with confidence radiating from every department of their squad. Their comprehensive 83-run victory over ADKR in the 7th match served as a statement of intent, driven by explosive power-hitting and disciplined bowling.

 

Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Dubai Capitals Team Preview & Squads

 

Abu Dhabi Knight Riders

 

Captain Jason Holder finds himself in a tricky position where his leadership is being tested not just by the opposition, but by the inconsistency of his own troops. Holder needs to rally a squad that looks impressive on paper but has looked disjointed on the field.

 

The batting depth of the ADKR is theoretically one of their biggest assets, yet it has recently been their Achilles’ heel. With openers who can be hit-or-miss and a middle order that includes Andre Russell and Sunil Narine, they have the firepower to destroy any attack, but recent outings suggest a fragility when early wickets fall.

 

ADKR bowling front, the attack is spearheaded by the mystery of Sunil Narine and the height of Holder, but the support cast has been somewhat expensive and lacking penetration. They struggled to contain MI Emirates in the previous match, failing to defend a low total, although that was largely due to the batters leaving them with too little to play with.

 

In their last match against MI Emirates, the Knight Riders produced a forgettable performance, posting a meager 122 runs which was chased down with 37 balls to spare. The scorecard was a grim reading of single-digit scores and soft dismissals, exposing their weakness against disciplined bowling units.

 

Abu Dhabi Knight Riders Squads

 

 Jason Holder (C), Adnan Idrees, Ajay Kumar, Unmukt Chand, Piyush Chawla, Mayank Chowdary, George Garton, Alex Hales, Ibrar Ahmad, Liam Livingstone, Manan Ali, Brandon McMullen, Sunil Narine, Michael Pepper, Khary Pierre, Andre Russell, Sherfane Rutherford, Phil Salt (WK), Alishan Sharafu, Olly Stone, Shadley van Schalkwyk

 

Dubai Capitals

 

Dasun Shanaka has marshaled the DC with a calm demeanor, and his leadership has been instrumental in utilizing the diverse talents within the squad. He has managed to define clear roles for his players.

 

The batting lineup is a frightening prospect for any bowler, headlined by the sheer brute force of Rovman Powell and the technical prowess of their top order. They have shown that they can post massive totals, as evidenced by the 186 runs they put on the board against ADKR in their previous meeting.

 

Bowling-wise, the DC have found a gem in Waqar Salamkheil, whose control and wicket-taking ability have been central to their success. Supported by the left-arm angle of David Willey and the pace options, they have a balanced attack that covers all phases of the innings effectively.

 

In that last encounter against ADKR, the Capitals were dominant from the first ball to the last, securing a massive 83-run victory that boosted their net run rate significantly. Rovman Powell was the destroyer-in-chief with a blistering 96 not out, while the bowlers hunted as a pack to dismantle the opposition.

 

Dubai Capitals Squads