Sharjah Warriorz will lock horns against Abu Dhabi Knight Riders in the 25th match of the ongoing ILT20 2025 at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah on Thursday. With playoffs on the cards, it will be crucial for both these teams to come up with their best.

When these two teams met earlier in the season, Abu Dhabi Knight Riders registered a 30-run win. We look at the current form, head-to-head, players to look out for, and squads of both teams in our match preview.

Current form of Abu Dhabi Knight Riders: L W L W L

Abu Dhabi Knight Riders suffered an eight-wicket loss in their previous game against Dubai Capitals despite posting 203 runs on the board. Ergo, Sunil Narine-led team needs to come up withan  improved bowling show.

Current form of Sharjah Warriorz: W L L L L

Sharjah Warriorz won their previous match by nine wickets against Dubai Capitals. Adam Zampa bagged two wickets whereas Tom Kohler-Cadmore and Andre Fletcher scored 54 and 71 runs respectively. 

Head to Head: Matches: 3, Won by Abu Dhabi Knight Riders: 2, Won by Sharjah Warriorz: 1.

Players to look out for: Tim Southee, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Adam Zampa, Andre Fletcher, Adam Milne, and Jason Roy will hold the key for Sharjah Warriorz.

Kyle Mayers, Andre Russell, Jason Holder, Sunil Narine and David Willey will be the crucial players for the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders.

Abu Dhabi Knight Riders Squad: Philip Salt(w), Kyle Mayers, Joe Clarke, Michael-Kyle Pepper, Alishan Sharafu, Andre Russell, Laurie Evans, Jason Holder, Sunil Narine(c), David Willey, Shahid Iqbal Bhutta, Ali Khan, Gudakesh Motie, Charith Asalanka, Hassan Khan, Roston Chase, Andries Gous, Terrance Hinds, Adhitya Shetty, Sufiyan Muqeem

Sharjah Warriorz Squad: Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Johnson Charles(w), Jason Roy, Rohan Mustafa, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Karim Janat, Keemo Paul, Harmeet Singh, Adil Rashid, Adam Milne, Tim Southee(c), Muhammad Jawadullah, Luke Wells, Kusal Mendis, Avishka Fernando, Virandeep Singh, Dilshan Madushanka, Junaid Siddique, Treveen Mathew, Ethan DSouza