Key match-ups, analysis, form, team news, weather forecast, tickets, TV and streaming information, odds, predictions and more ahead of the latest encounter in the 2023 ILT20
What’s the match?
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders face Dubai Capitals in the latest instalment of the ILT20 2023.
When is it taking place?
Start of play is scheduled for 6pm local time (2pm GMT) on Monday, January 30.
Where is the match being played?
The game was be played at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi.
Who’s got the form?
The competition’s two worst teams do battle, with only a pair of wins between them.
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders are without a victory, their only point courtesy of a washout against Gulf Giants. Otherwise, they have been well beaten in just about every game, including a 73-run defeat by Capitals in their opener.
Dubai have only won once since then, a shock result against MI Emirates that went against the form guide. Since Joe Root departed for England’s Test tour of New Zealand, they have reverted to type though, failing to chase 150 against Desert Vipers.
What’s the key match-up?
The arrivals of Joe Clarke and Adam Zampa for Knight Riders and Capitals respectively have come in an attempt to provide inspiration to two teams desperate for points.
Zampa has impressed immediately, picking up three wickets against Vipers on Saturday, but his colleagues fell 12 short of a 150-run target.
Rovman Powell and Yusuf Pathan were in the runs, while Paul Stirling made 55 off 50 balls for Abu Dhabi in Saturday’s defeat by Sharjah Warriors.
What’s the weather forecast?
Sunshine is expected in Abu Dhabi, with temperatures peaking around 21 degrees Celsius.
What is the team news?
Clarke and Zampa have given each side important fresh blood. Dubai could rotate their seamers.
What are the squads?
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders: Sunil Narine (c), Andre Russell, Paul Stirling, Lahiru Kumara, Charith Asalanka, Colin Ingram, Akeal Hosein, Ravi Rampaul, Raymon Reifer, Kennar Lewis, Ali Khan, Brandon Glover, Sabir Ali, Matiullah Khan, Zawar Farid, Fahad Nawaz, Marchant de Lange, Dhananjaya de Silva, Connor Esterhuizen, Traveen Mathew, Joe Clarke
Dubai Capitals: Rovman Powell (c), Dasun Shanaka, Fabian Allen, Mujeeb Rahman, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Chamika Karunaratne, Isuru Udana, Sikandar Raza, Hazratullah Zazai, Chirag Suri, Daniel Lawrence, Jash Ginayani, Niroshan Dickwella, Fred Klaassen, George Munsey, Hazrat Luqman, Akif Raja, Joe Root, Robin Uthappa, Ravi Bopara, Yusuf Pathan, Ollie White, Jake Ball, Adam Zampa
What are the possible starting XIs?
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders: Paul Stirling, Joe Clarke, Dhananjaya de Silva, Andre Russell, Charith Asalanka, Brandon King, Sunil Narine, Akeal Hosein, Zawar Farid, Sabir Ali, Lahiru Kumara
Dubai Capitals: Robin Uthappa, Hazratullah Zazai, Chirag Suri, Dasun Shanaka, Rovman Powell, Sikander Raza, Rovman Powell, Marchant de Lange, Akif Raja, Jake Ball, Adam Zampa
What are the odds?
Coming soon.
What’s the prediction?
Dubai Capitals will back themselves to compound Knight Riders’ misery.
Are tickets available?
Tickets are available on Platinum List. Child tickets are available for just $2.81 while adult tickets start at $8.42.
Where can I watch the game?
ZEE have obtained the broadcast rights for the ILT20 on a long-term deal.
All 34 matches will be aired across the company’s 10 linear channels, with coverage provided in more than 10 languages, including English, Hindi and Tamil, as well as on ZEE5 Global.
In the UK, Zee TV can be accessed via channel 709 on Sky and channel 809 on Virgin Media. Every match will also be available via BT Sport (TV/online/app) following a deal betwee the broadcaster and Zee.
Elsewhere in the world, the full tournament will be available via Zee Cinema (SD/HD), Zee Anmol Cinema, ZEE Thirai, Zee Bangla Cinema, Zee Zest (SD/HD), &Pictures, &Flix, and ZEE5.
