James Vince
395 runs, SR 152, 16 sixes in the last 10. Rated +2.8 runs a game with the bat.
395 runs at a strike rate of 152 in his last 10 T20 matches, and rated 2.8 runs better than an average opener.
The sides
| Measure | Warriorz | Capitals |
|---|---|---|
| XI caps | 2,656T20s between the XI | 2,772T20s between the XI |
| Top-seven average | 23.5T20 batting | 26.6T20 batting |
When Warriorz bat
−0.37 an overPowerplayOvers 1–6−0.80MiddleOvers 7–15−0.21DeathOvers 16–20−0.13
When Capitals bat
+0.29 an overPowerplayOvers 1–6+0.78MiddleOvers 7–15+0.04DeathOvers 16–20+0.16
Warriorz bat first
First innings164
Capitals chase in18.1 overs
60%Capitals win
40%Warriorz win
Capitals bat first
First innings161
Warriorz chase in17.5 overs
56%Warriorz win
44%Capitals win
Too close to call; Dubai Capitals stronger on paper by about 9 runs
This one is too close to call, with Sharjah Warriorz at 48% and Dubai Capitals at 52%. Dubai Capitals are the stronger side on paper, their team strength about 9 runs above Sharjah's, and the edge is all with the bat: their batting is rated 9.5 runs better than Sharjah's, while Sharjah's bowling is rated just 0.1 runs better. Sharjah's batting is the weaker unit, rated only 6 runs above average, and Tanish Suri's 197 runs at a strike rate of 111 in his last 10 T20 matches, though that form is 21 months old, is a concern at the top.
Sharjah'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. Dubai Capitals have Noor Ahmad, a left-arm wrist spinner, in our XI, and his 3.5 runs better than an average bowler makes him the main threat to that weakness.
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
- Bowling is rated 12.4 runs better than average, marginally ahead of Dubai Capitals' 12.4.
- Adil Rashid and Mohammad Nabi provide experienced spin options, rated 4.1 and 2.9 runs better than average respectively.
Batting standout
Bowling standout
Adil Rashid
13 wkts, econ 6.93 in the last 10. Rated +4.1 runs a game with the ball.
13 wickets at an economy of 6.93 in his last 10 T20 matches, and rated 4.1 runs better than an average bowler.
Batting weakness
Tanish Suri
197 runs, SR 111, 3 sixes in the last 10. Rated −2.7 runs a game with the bat.
197 runs at a strike rate of 111 in his last 10 T20 matches, though that form is 21 months old, and rated 2.7 runs worse than an average batter.
The case for Capitals
- Batting is rated 9.5 runs better than Sharjah's, with Faf du Plessis and Phil Salt at the top.
- Mustafizur Rahman and Noor Ahmad are both rated more than 3 runs better than an average bowler.
Batting standout
Faf du Plessis
449 runs, SR 139, 11 sixes in the last 10. Rated +4.8 runs a game with the bat.
449 runs at a strike rate of 139 in his last 10 T20 matches, and rated 4.8 runs better than an average opener.
Bowling standout
Mustafizur Rahman
13 wkts, econ 8.36 in the last 10. Rated +4.7 runs a game with the ball.
13 wickets at an economy of 8.36 in his last 10 T20 matches, and rated 4.7 runs better than an average bowler.