Powell launches it into the night sky and Capitals rocket into the ILT20 playoffs in some style. Shortish ball outside off, he is up to the task and tgonks it high and long over long-on
Warriorz vs DC, 27th Match at Dubai, ILT20, Dec 24 2025 - Match Result
RESULT
27th Match (N), Dubai (DICS), December 24, 2025, International League T20
134/8
(19.1/20 ov, T:135) 138/4
DC won by 6 wickets (with 5 balls remaining)
T20 CAREER
Partnership: 24 Runs, 10 B (RR: 14.4) • Last Bat: Leus du Plooy 5 (6b) • FOW: 114/4 (17.3 Ov)
Reviews Remaining: Sharjah Warriorz - 1 of 2, Dubai Capitals - 2 of 2
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9:54pm The defending champions stride into the playoffs with a strong show. They were always in command of this middling chase, except perhaps for one or two overs towards the end. With Cox set in the middle, you would have backed him to get the job done and he delivered, taking 18 of the Southee over to make it a decisive one. He and Jahangir set the platform, really, with their 76-run partnership. It was a display of measured assault, one that has pushed Warriorz to the brink. They are not knocked out just yet. They have to beat Desert Vipers in their last outing by a convincing margin and hope either of Gulf Giants or ADKR don't win theirs by a big margin.
Tim Southee, Warriorz captain: "Got ourselves right back. My over towards the end was defining. We had to keep taking wickets to be in with a chance. The nature of the wickets is keeping sides in it for long. Not over for us. One game left, we win that and give ourselves a chance."
Mohammad Nabi, Capitals captain: "Tough conditions to chase. Shayan and Cox played really well. We already had lost such a game against MIE. Still that scenario was in my mind. That 19th over helped us a lot. Haider bowled really well."
Jordan Cox, Player of the Match: "It was quite tough against spin. When seamers came on, we put pressure on them. Impressive, Jahangir. We have been telling him to play aggressive, he has been doing that. It was his option to take it down, misexecution. Just about taking it on and not leaving it to the next man, really."
That's all we have from Dubai tonight. Warriorz will be in action day after tomorrow again, taking on Vipers in their last leage games. Do join us as things are getting exciting for the last playoffs spot. Merry Christmas! Till next time, take care. Ciao!
19.1
6
Taskin to Powell, SIX runs
Taskin bowled a superb 18th over, but has very little to defend in the last one
end of over 1918 runs
DC: 132/4CRR: 6.94 • RRR: 3.00 • Need 3 from 6b
Jordan Cox61 (50b 6x4 1x6)
Rovman Powell0 (3b)
Tim Southee 3-0-40-0
Taskin Ahmed 3-0-23-1
18.6
•
Southee to Cox, no run
Back of a length just outside off, he hops and slashes but misses. So we do enter the final over in the chase...
One hit away now...
18.5
2
Southee to Cox, 2 runs
Another bumper angling in, pulled through midwicket for a couple
Just 5 needed... Will this go into the final over even?
18.4
4
Southee to Cox, FOUR runs
Four in a row and Southee has lost his lengths. Another short ball angling into the batter, Cox pulls it over mid-on
18.3
4
Southee to Cox, FOUR runs
Four, four, four and Capitals are in control of this now Another short ball, offcutter outside off. Cox goes back and slaps it over mid-off
13 off 10
18.2
4
Southee to Cox, FOUR runs
Powered away to beat the sweeper, brings up a 46-ball half-century. Another shortish ball outside off, slightly slower one as well. Cox goes back and slaps it through cover-point
18.1
4
Southee to Cox, FOUR runs
Picks his spot and thumps it over extra cover. Short in length around off and middle, Cox backs away and slaps it over the ring
Southee with Capitals needing 21 off 12
end of over 185 runs • 1 wicket
DC: 114/4CRR: 6.33 • RRR: 10.50 • Need 21 from 12b
Rovman Powell0 (3b)
Jordan Cox43 (44b 2x4 1x6)
Taskin Ahmed 3-0-23-1
Sikandar Raza 4-0-15-2
17.6
•
Taskin to Powell, no run
Back of a length outside off, Powell goes for the pull but misses. Four dots including a wicket after five runs off the first two balls
17.5
•
Taskin to Powell, no run
Full outside off, driven straight to short cover, where TKC makes a diving stop
17.4
•
Taskin to Powell, no run
Length ball outside off, 139.6kph, goes for the slash but misses
Rovman Powell charges in to the middle. He is the sub for Jahangir
IMPACT SUBDC
R Powell
Shayan Jahangir
17.3
W
Taskin to du Plooy, OUT
Played on! Du Plooy never looked in today. Hopped across to scoop it over short third but ended up getting an inside edge onto the stumps
Leus du Plooy b Taskin Ahmed 5 (6b 0x4 0x6 11m) SR: 83.33
17.2
1
Taskin to Cox, 1 run
Full toss outside off, drilled down towards mid-off
Deep backward square leg pushed finer now, to his right. Okay they switch. Fine leg goes back, midwicket comes in
17.1
4
Taskin to Cox, FOUR runs
Superb shot! Using Taskin's pace. Full and wide outside off, 131.2kph. Cox gets down and across and sweeps it through backward square leg. Shorter side of the ground and he targets that
26 off 18. Only seam bowlers to bowl now. Taskin first up
end of over 175 runs
DC: 109/3CRR: 6.41 • RRR: 8.66 • Need 26 from 18b
Jordan Cox38 (42b 1x4 1x6)
Leus du Plooy5 (5b)
Sikandar Raza 4-0-15-2
Adil Rashid 4-0-26-0
16.6
1
Raza to Cox, 1 run
Goes back and punches it down to long-off. That's all spin done from Warriorz for tonight
16.5
•
Raza to Cox, no run
Spins in from a fullish length on off and middle, chipped towards short midwicket
16.4
1
Raza to du Plooy, 1 run
Full on middle, driven to cover, where Rashid misfields
16.3
1
Raza to Cox, 1 run
Full on middle, nudged past midwicket
16.2
•
Raza to Cox, no run
Floated full outside off, hit back towards the bowler off the inner half, 77.1kph
16.1
2
Raza to Cox, 2 runs
Shortish outside off, slapped to deep cover for a brace
Raza to bowl out with Capitals needing 31 off 24
end of over 167 runs
DC: 104/3CRR: 6.50 • RRR: 7.75 • Need 31 from 24b
Jordan Cox34 (37b 1x4 1x6)
Leus du Plooy4 (4b)
Adil Rashid 4-0-26-0
Sikandar Raza 3-0-10-2
Time out
15.6
1
Rashid to Cox, 1 run
Length ball on off and middle, very little turn, clipped through wide long-on. Rashid's done for the night
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Best performances - batters
Spike Graph
Wagon Zone
DC
61 runs (50)
6 fours1 six
Productive shot
off drive
15 runs
1 four1 six
Control
86%
51 runs (39)
6 fours1 six
Productive shot
pull
18 runs
2 fours1 six
Control
88%
Best performances - bowlers
O
4
M
0
R
13
W
2
ECO
3.25
FTYFGSGS
OFFLEG
RHB
2W | ||||
O
4
M
0
R
15
W
2
ECO
3.75
FTYFGSGS
OFFLEG
RHB
2W | ||||
LEGOFF
LHB
Match details
| Dubai International Cricket Stadium | |
| Toss | Dubai Capitals, elected to field first |
| Series | |
| Season | 2025/26 |
| Players per side | Sharjah Warriorz 12 (11 batting, 11 fielding); Dubai Capitals 12 (11 batting, 11 fielding) |
| Player Of The Match | |
| 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 | 24 December 2025 - night (20-over match) |
| SW Player Replacement | Impact player: in, out (1st innings, 16.1 ov) |
| DC Player Replacement | Impact player: in, out (2nd innings, 17.3 ov) |
| Umpires | |
| TV Umpire | |
| Reserve Umpire | |
| Match Referee | |
| Points | Dubai Capitals 2, Sharjah Warriorz 0 |
Language
English
Win Probability
DC 100%
SWDC100%50%100%
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