James Vince
395 runs, SR 152, 16 sixes in the last 10. Rated +2.8 runs a game with the bat.
Rated 2.8 runs better than an average opener. He has 395 runs at a strike rate of 151.9 in his last 10 T20 matches, a month old.
The sides
| Measure | Warriorz | Vipers |
|---|---|---|
| XI caps | 2,656T20s between the XI | 2,149T20s between the XI |
| Top-seven average | 23.5T20 batting | 29.3T20 batting |
When Warriorz bat
−0.31 an overPowerplayOvers 1–6−0.91MiddleOvers 7–15−0.11DeathOvers 16–20+0.06
When Vipers bat
−0.08 an overPowerplayOvers 1–6+0.08MiddleOvers 7–15−0.21DeathOvers 16–20−0.03
Warriorz bat first
First innings165
Vipers chase in18 overs
59%Vipers win
41%Warriorz win
Vipers bat first
First innings165
Warriorz chase in18 overs
57%Warriorz win
43%Vipers win
Too close to call as Desert Vipers hold a slight edge
This match is too close to call, with Desert Vipers favoured by just 51% to Sharjah Warriorz's 49%. The Vipers are stronger on paper by about 2 runs, built almost entirely on bowling: their attack rates 1.4 runs better than the Warriorz's, while the batting gap is 0.5 runs. Both projected first-innings totals sit at 165, a run below the par score of 166.
Sharjah Warriorz's top order averages 28 against left-arm finger spin since 2023, a third below their 42 against all bowling, where Full Member top sevens drop by a tenth. Desert Vipers have Mujeeb Ur Rahman, a left-arm finger spinner, in their XI, and his 13 wickets at 8.27 in his last 10 T20 matches make him the bowler to watch.
What total is safe?
First inningsDefended
Under 15021%15 of 73
150–16952%13 of 25
170–18974%25 of 34
190–20969%11 of 16
210+83%5 of 6
The case for Warriorz
- James Vince and Tom Banton are both rated above average and have recent runs at high strike rates.
- Sikandar Raza and Mohammad Nabi give the attack two proven wicket-taking options.
Batting standouts
Tom Banton
193 runs, SR 179, 12 sixes in the last 10. Rated +2.5 runs a game with the bat.
Rated 2.5 runs better than an average top-order batter. He has 193 runs at a strike rate of 178.7 in his last 10 T20 matches, a month old.
Batting weakness
Tanish Suri
197 runs, SR 111, 3 sixes in the last 10. Rated −2.7 runs a game with the bat.
Rated 2.7 runs worse than an average opener. He has 197 runs at a strike rate of 110.7 in his last 10 T20 matches, 21 months old.
The case for Vipers
- Mujeeb Ur Rahman and Shadab Khan are both rated well above average with the ball.
- The bowling unit rates 1.4 runs better than Sharjah's, the main source of their edge on paper.
Bowling standouts
Mujeeb Ur Rahman
13 wkts, econ 8.27 in the last 10. Rated +4.8 runs a game with the ball.
Rated 4.8 runs better than an average bowler over four overs. He has 13 wickets at an economy of 8.27 in his last 10 T20 matches.
Shadab Khan
13 wkts, econ 5.56 in the last 10. Rated +2.9 runs a game with the ball.
Rated 2.9 runs better than an average bowler over four overs and 1.4 runs better with the bat. He has 13 wickets at an economy of 5.56 in his last 10 T20 matches.
Batting weakness
Vriitya Aravind
195 runs, SR 102, 3 sixes in the last 10. Rated −1.4 runs a game with the bat.
Rated 1.4 runs worse than an average batter. He has 195 runs at a strike rate of 101.6 in his last 10 T20 matches, 10 months old.