Less than 24 hours out from their last game, the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders will clash against the Dubai Capitals in their final league game of the season at the Dubai International Stadium. A win will be imperative for ADKR to stay alive in the race to the playoffs and all the players will be aiming to put their best foot forward in order to help their team towards victory. Sunil Narine and his men will be looking to give it all in this must-win encounter and come up on top with the crucial victory.
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HEAD-TO-HEAD
The Dubai Capitals have had the better of ADKR on many occasions with a 5-1 lead in the head to head records. However, with the playoffs qualification on the line, a spirited ADKR side will be looking to turn the tide and make amends for their past losses. While both teams came into this game with a loss in the previous game, ADKR will need this victory the most and will aim to put up a performance to remember in order to bag the win.
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PLAYERS TO WATCH OUT FOR
David Willey
David Willey has had an incredible season in this year’s ILT20. Runs with the bat, crucial wickets with the ball, terrific in the field, David Willey has done it all for the Knight Riders throughout the tournament. As ADKR find themselves in a must win encounter, Willey will be aiming to push for another such all-round performance one more time and help his team with a chance to qualify in the playoffs.
Andre Russell
ADKR’s one the most important players Andre Russell has had a quiet season by his standards. Dre-Russ has had his moments with the bat & ball, but is yet to deliver the big one. With a playoff qualification on the line and a virtual knockout game in sight, this will be the best opportunity for Russell to channel his best performance. ADKR will be hoping that their X-factor player turns up in Dubai and helps his side to pick up the crucial victory over DC.
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With that being said, this marks to be the most important game from ADKR’s perspective as they will be looking forward to picking the two points up for grabs and giving themselves a chance to qualify in the playoffs. All the players will be looking to put on their best performances and help steer the Knight Riders to victory. A fascinating game of cricket awaits us in Dubai as ADKR & DC clash one more time in a high-stakes crucial game.
