Statistics
Best performances - Batsmen
AD Russell
53(33) 4x4 - 4x6
Control %72%
- Productive Shot
- pull
- 14 runs
- 0x4 - 2x6
13/12Result
13th Match (N), International League T20 at Abu Dhabi, Dec 13 2025
Player of the Match
13/12Result
13th Match (N), International League T20 at Abu Dhabi, Dec 13 2025
Player of the Match
Match Centre
Match Details
Toss
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders , elected to field first
Player Of The Match
Season
Hours of play (local time)
18.30 start, First Session 18.30-20.00, Interval 20.00-20.20, Second Session 20.20-21.50
Match days
13 December 2025 - night match (20-over match)
Umpires
TV Umpires
Reserve Umpire
Match Referee
Points
Dubai Capitals 2, Abu Dhabi Knight Riders 0
Scorecard Summary
DUBAI CAPITALS 196/5 (20 OVERS)
- Shayan Jahangir99 (54)
- Rovman Powell*38 (24)
- Andre Russell2/32 (3)
- Jason Holder2/22 (4)
ABU DHABI KNIGHT RIDERS 187/8 (20 OVERS)
- Andre Russell*53 (33)
- Phil Salt33 (29)
- David Willey2/37 (4)
- Waqar Salamkheil3/34 (4)
Scorer: @Thilak_Rama | Commentator: S Sudarshanan
END OF OVER:20 | 16 Runs | ADKR: 187/8 (10 runs required, RR: 9.35)
- Andre Russell53 (33b)
- George Garton1 (2b)
- Muhammad Jawadullah1-0-16-0
- Dasun Shanaka2-0-20-0
10:19pm Capitals continue their stronghold over ADKR in the ILT20 - a head-to-head record of 7-1 now. A humdinger of a finish, thanks to Russell. He walked in to bat at No. 8 when ADKR needed 101 off 47. He scored 53 from there to give Capitals a mighty scare. Such was his might on the night that Capitals were forced to throw in a relatively inexperienced seamer (Jawadullah) for the final over instead of a veteran (Nabi). Eventually worked out for them. Just.
Capitals' batting was all about Jahangir, who took eight balls to score his first run before finishing with his T20 best of 99. He sent the ADKR bowlers, Narine included, on a leather-hunt. Holder and Ajay returned with respectable figures but an ask of close to ten an over was always going to challenge ADKR, whose batting hasn't really clicked this season. Lots to ponder for them, as they have four defeats and one win this season.
Waqar Salamkheil is presented the white belt for the leading wicket-taker by Urooj Mumtaz. He now has ten wickets, level with Desert Vipers' Khuzima Tanveer, but gets the belt by lieu of having more points.
Jason Holder, ADKR captain: "Close game. Credit to the boys. The guys believed till the end. We've seen improvements. Need to stick together. If we lose belief, might as well pack our bags and go home."
Dasun Shanaka, Capitals captain: "You need to be nervous when Holder and Russell are in the crease. Was confident with Jawadullah's bowling. We had the score on board but there was dew, never know with these power-hitters. [Jawadullah] might be nervous but he knew he might have to bowl an over or two at the death. The discussion was to bowl wider. It is cricket, can't expect him to come and bowl the last over. Nabi was there, made my work easier. Jahangir was under pressure, didn't do well in powerplay but went on to make 99. Hopefully he will deliver more in the coming days."
Shayan Jahangir: "I am grateful for the opportunity to contribute to the win. Getting back-to-back wins is important for the morale. When I was 15, I used to play with Pakistan women's team. Glad I was here and to be part of ILT20, representing America who is making great strides in cricket. The talent back home is amazing. We who are playing leagues all over the world are trailblazers. With these performances, US cricket will get more recognition. Dubai Capitals have been kind, said positive things to me and backed my game. Getting this responsibility means a lot, glad I was able to give back."
Right then. Capitals move up to third on the points table while ADKR continue to be placed fifth. The action comes thick and fast as double-header Sunday approaches us. MI Emirates take on Sharjah Warriorz to get off the bottom half of the table in the afternoon. Capitals will be in action again tomorrow evening as they take on toppers Desert VIpers. Do join us for all the action. Till then, take care, ciao!
19.6
0
Muhammad Jawadullah to Russell, no run, Jawadullah does it for Capitals and ADKR's losing streak continues! Back of a length on middle and leg, Russell can only hit it on the bounce to long-on. Capitals eke out a nine-run win
19.5
0
Muhammad Jawadullah to Russell, no run, Swings across the line and it goes on the bounce to deep midwicket! Jawadullah has done it. Unless he oversteps. The Capitals' dugout is celebrating already
10 off 2...
19.5
1w
Muhammad Jawadullah to Russell, 1 wide, Sprays it full and wide, he leaves it be
Two boundaries needed
19.4
0
Muhammad Jawadullah to Russell, no run, Nails the wide yorker, does Jawadullah! A very important ball from the youngster, Dre Russ cannot reach it
11 off 3...
19.3
4
Muhammad Jawadullah to Russell, FOUR, Straight as an arrow and Russell completes a 30-ball half-century! Full and in the slot on off, he smokes it straight over the umpire's head, you can't have a fielder there
15 needed off 4
19.2
6
Muhammad Jawadullah to Russell, SIX, Russell muscle in show in Abu Dhabi! Low full toss on middle, he clears the front leg and deposits it over long-on
Shadow-Shell: "Jawadullah's only completed over this season went for 21 runs. Which would still win the match though"
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