Sharjah Warriorz vs Dubai Capitals, Friday, 27 November 2026 — evening session, Sharjah
The 8th match of the DP World ILT20 Season 5 is Sharjah Warriorz against Dubai Capitals on Friday, 27 November 2026, in the evening session, at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium in Sharjah. It is the evening game at a ground hosting 8 matches this season.
This is the eighth match of the season and the Warriorz' third home game in Sharjah, where eight matches are played this season. The Capitals arrive from Dubai, where they played the Vipers on Wednesday. The full scorecard will appear on this page once the match is played.
Scorecard
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How both sides arrive in Season 5
Pre-season — the season starts on Saturday 21 November 2026, so there is no Season 5 form yet. What follows is what each side brings into the tournament.
| Team | Captain | Coach | ILT20 titles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharjah Warriorz | James Vince | Adrian Birrell | no ILT20 title yet |
| Dubai Capitals | Faf du Plessis | Hemang Badani | 2025 |
James Vince captains the Warriorz, with Adrian Birrell coaching, and the attack is again the strength: Adil Rashid, Mohammad Nabi and Waqar Salamkheil, last season's leading bowler award winner. Against a Capitals batting order built on power, the Warriorz spinners will decide whether Sharjah stays a hard place to visit.
Faf du Plessis captains the Capitals, with Hemang Badani coaching. The 2025 champions rebuilt around Faf, Phil Salt and a returning Marcus Stoinis, but this fixture has been a problem for them: they have won only two of eight meetings, and the Warriorz won the first three of them.
Two points, and the first marker of the season
A win is worth two points, and a no-result is worth one. Each side plays ten league matches, and the top four reach the playoffs.
Two points are on offer, and for the Capitals they would mean more than the table shows: a win in Sharjah would end a run of defeats in this fixture and prove the rebuild can win away from Dubai. For the Warriorz, a win would keep their home record intact and their season moving.
The season is ten league matches per side, and the top four reach the playoffs from 16 December. By the end of the first week the table will have a shape, and the sides in the top four will be the ones that won their home games. This is the Warriorz' third home game; they cannot afford to let it slip.
The players who can decide it
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James Vince captains the Warriorz and opens their batting at home. He has led them to wins over the Capitals before, and a strong start from him on Friday night would put the champions under pressure from the first over.
Tom Banton bats at the top for the Warriorz and scores quickly when he gets going. Against the Capitals' new-ball attack, his first six overs could set up the total the Warriorz spinners need to defend.
Faf du Plessis captains the Capitals and opens their batting. He has the experience to steady a chase or set a total, and his side needs him to lead from the front in a fixture they have rarely won.
Noor Ahmad bowls wrist-spin for the Capitals, and Sharjah's slower surface suits him. Against a Warriorz middle order that attacks spin, his four overs in the middle of the innings are the spell the Capitals will lean on.
Past meetings between these two sides
Eight meetings, and the Warriorz lead 5–2, with one game ending in no result in January 2023. The Warriorz won the first three decisive meetings, and the Capitals have won the last two — by 63 runs and by 6 wickets in December 2025. The record has turned the Capitals' way, but only just.
Warriorz lead the head-to-head 5–2 across 8 past meetings, from the 2023 season to last season.
| Date | Stage | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 28 January 2025 | Match 23 | Sharjah Warriorz won by 9 wickets |
| 19 December 2025 | Match 20 | Dubai Capitals won by 63 runs |
| 24 December 2025 | Match 27 | Dubai Capitals won by 6 wickets |
One of the eight, on 26 January 2023, ended with no result.
Match information
| Ground | Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah |
| Series | DP World ILT20 |
| Season | 2026-27, Season 5 |
| Match number | Match 8 |
| Match Days | Friday, 27 November 2026 |
| Points | Winner 2, loser 0 |
Evening session — the exact start time has not been published, so this page lists the session only. Match yet to begin — the scorecard will appear on this page after the match.
Frequently asked questions
When does Sharjah Warriorz vs Dubai Capitals start?
Match 8 is played on Friday 27 November 2026 at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, in the evening session. The exact start time has not been published, so this page lists the session only. It is the Warriorz' third home game in Sharjah, where eight matches are played this season.
Who captains each side in Match 8?
James Vince captains Sharjah Warriorz, with Adrian Birrell coaching. Faf du Plessis captains Dubai Capitals, with Hemang Badani coaching the 2025 champions. Vince leads the Warriorz at home in Sharjah, while Faf leads the 2025 champions, who rebuilt around him, Phil Salt and Marcus Stoinis.
What is the head-to-head record?
The sides have met eight times, with Sharjah Warriorz winning five, Dubai Capitals winning two, and one match ending with no result in January 2023. The Capitals won the last two meetings. The Capitals won the last two meetings, by 63 runs and by 6 wickets, both in December 2025.
Who are the players to watch?
James Vince and Tom Banton for the Warriorz, and Faf du Plessis and Noor Ahmad for the Capitals. Banton against the Capitals' new-ball attack is the early contest to follow. Adil Rashid leads the Warriorz spin attack, while Marcus Stoinis returns for the Capitals.
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