Dubai Capitals face Sharjah Warriorz in crucial DP World ILT20 showdown

The stage is set for a high-octane clash as the Dubai Capitals and Sharjah Warriorz gear up to face each other in a must-watch encounter. The last time these two sides met, fans witnessed a jaw-dropping thriller. Dubai Capitals posted a mammoth 201 runs, powered by Shai Hope’s sensational unbeaten 83. However, the Sharjah Warriorz pulled off a remarkable chase, with Avishka Fernando’s explosive 81 off just 27 balls leading the charge, supported by Johnson Charles’ 37 off 19 and Luke Wells’ 31 not out from 17 balls.

This time, Dubai Capitals come into the match riding high after their emphatic victory over Abu Dhabi Knight Riders. With 8 points on the table, they remain firmly in contention for the second playoff spot, thanks to the brilliance of Gulbadin Naib and their star-studded lineup. On the other hand, the Sharjah Warriorz are battling against the odds, sitting at the bottom of the table after four consecutive losses. Desperate for a win to keep their slim playoff hopes alive, the Warriorz will be looking to deliver a turnaround performance with only a few league games left.

Cricket fans can watch this action-packed tournament on ZEE’s most widely distributed and viewed 15 linear TV channels: &Pictures SD, &Pictures HD, Zee Cinema HD, Zee Anmol Cinema 2, Zee Action, Zee Biskope, Zee Zest SD, Zee Cinemalu HD, Zee Telugu HD, Zee Thirai, Zee Tamil HD, Zee Kannada HD, Zee Zest HD, &Flix SD and &Flix HD.

The third season of the DP World ILT20 will run from 11 January to 9 February 2025. All 34 matches will be played across three venues - Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah. The truly international league’s six franchise teams include Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, Desert Vipers, Dubai Capitals, Gulf Giants, MI Emirates and Sharjah Warriorz.