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Toss Winner - Emirates Red won the toss and choose to bat first
Can Emirates Red end Abu Dhabi's unbeaten campaign?
Abu Dhabi to win.
| Tournament: | Emirates Domestic T20, 2026 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
| Weather: | 34.6°C|Overcast |
Abu Dhabi and Emirates Red will lock horns in the 15th match of the Emirates D20 2026 on Monday, 26th October. The venue for this match is Karwan Cricket Stadium, Sharjah and the scheduled start time is 18:00 IST.
Abu Dhabi are coming off an unbeaten run in the tournament with five wins out of five games, while Emirates Red enter the matchup with a tough loss against the Emirates Blue. Both teams would eye a momentous victory in this game.
Current Standings: Abu Dhabi are standing at top in the points table with ten points and Emirates Red are placed at fifth spot with two points.
H2H history: Abu Dhabi and Emirates Red met each other in the 2026 Emirates D20. Abu Dhabi secured an eight-wicket victory against Emirates Red.
ABD
131/9 in 19.0 6.89
ED20
Abu Dhabi beat Dubai by 53 runs
184/7 in 20.0 9.2
165/10 in 19.3 8.46
ED20
Abu Dhabi beat Emirates Blues by 10 runs
175/9 in 20.0 8.75
143/10 in 19.1 7.46
ED20
Abu Dhabi beat Sharjah by 52 runs
195/7 in 20.0 9.75
116/10 in 20.0 5.8
ED20
Abu Dhabi beat Ajman by 3 wickets
119/7 in 14.3 8.21
166/5 in 20.0 8.3
ED20
Abu Dhabi beat Emirates Red by 8 wickets
172/2 in 16.0 10.75
EMTR
130/5 in 20.0 6.5
ED20
Emirates Blues beat Emirates Red by 36 runs
167/2 in 20.0 8.35
111/10 in 19.0 5.84
ED20
Ajman won by 6 wickets
112/4 in 18.2 6.11
190/4 in 20.0 9.5
ED20
Dubai won by 12 Runs
202/5 in 20.0 10.1
137/5 in 19.0 7.21
ED20
Emirates Reds won by 5 Wickets
136/7 in 20.0 6.8
166/5 in 20.0 8.3
ED20
Abu Dhabi beat Emirates Red by 8 wickets
172/2 in 16.0 10.75
Abu Dhabi beat Emirates Red by 8 wickets
Abu Dhabi head into the contest on the back of an impressive 53-run victory over Dubai. Batting first, Abu Dhabi posted 184/7 in 20 overs, thanks to Muhammad Fawad’s 71 runs off 44 balls, and Aftab Aftab’s 67 off 46. Their bowlers then delivered a disciplined performance to dismiss Dubai for 131. Omid Rahman claimed three wickets for 18 runs, while Siyam Khan picked up two wickets for just 12 runs. The all-round performance helped Abu Dhabi maintain their unbeaten run in the competition.
Abu Dhabi have been in excellent form throughout the tournament. They started the campaign with an eight-wicket victory over Emirates Red, chasing down 167 in just 16 overs, before beating Ajman by three wickets. They subsequently defeated Sharjah by 52 runs and Emirates Blues by 10 runs before overcoming Dubai. Their ability to chase targets effectively and defend competitive totals has made them one of the most consistent sides in the competition.
Aftab Aftab is the leading run-scorer in the 2026 Emirates D20, with 335 runs in five matches at a strike rate of 166.67. Muhammad Fawad is another key batter, scoring 112 runs so far. He scored a match-winning half-century against Dubai. With the ball, Siyam Khan leads the tournament wicket charts with 13 wickets, while Omid Rahman has taken 11 wickets and remains an important part of the bowling attack.
Aftab Aftab, Syed Haider Shah, Nasir Faraz, Rayan Khan, Muhammad Fawad, Omid Rahman, Muhammad Zuhaib Zubair, Siyam Khan, Gagan Boodagoda, Ahmad Ali Khilji, Muditha Disanayaka
Farman Ullah, Gagan Boodagoda, Jahanzeb Bhatti, Nadeera Ishan, Aftab Aftab, Ahmad Ali Khilji, Muditha Disanayaka, Muhammad Fawad, Rayan Khan, Sayam Khan , Syed Haider Wasi Shah
Emirates Red will be looking to bounce back after suffering a 36-run defeat against Emirates Blues. Batting first, Emirates Blues posted 167/2 in 20 overs, putting pressure on the Red batting lineup. Emirates Red managed 131/5 in their allotted 20 overs and fell short of the target. The defeat highlighted the need for a stronger batting performance, particularly during the middle overs.
Emirates Red started with an eight-wicket defeat against Abu Dhabi before responding with a five-wicket win over Sharjah. They also suffered a 12-run loss against Dubai and a six-wicket defeat against Ajman. Their campaign has therefore been inconsistent, with their victory over Sharjah providing one of the few positive results. Emirates Red will need to improve their execution with both bat and ball, particularly after previously conceding 172 runs in their opening encounter against Abu Dhabi in the opening game.
Aditya Chouhan is Emirates Red's leading run-scorer in the ongoing competition, with 235 runs in five innings at an average of 58.75. Punya Bhatia is second-best batter, 105 runs. Mohammad Shariq Lakdawala has dropped a half-century against Abu Dhabi in their opening match. With the ball, Ali Asgar Shums has been among Emirates Red's leading wicket-takers, claiming six wickets in three matches. Naimatullah and Vedhas Khot will also be important options in the bowling attack.
Mohammad Shariq Lakdawala, Aditya Chouhan, Punya Bhatia, Abubakar Siddique, Harsh Desai, Mudit Agarwal, Sudais Ur Rehman, Anas Ahmad, Ali Asgar Shums, Huzaifa Chhaya, Pratham Mahale
Ali Asgar Shums , Abubakar Siddique , Punya Bhatia, Sudais Ur Rehman, Ayan Poya Cara, Harsh Desai , Huzaifa Chhaya, Pratham Mahale, Mudit Agarwal, Vedhas Khot, Naimat Ullah
The weather at Ajman on 26th October is expected to be sunny with a high of 37°C and a low of 32°C, along with a 0% chance of rain and north winds at 19 kph.
Pitch Condition
BalancedBatting Conditions
Moderate ScoringPace Bowling
Pace BounceSpin Bowling
High Turn
The Karwan Cricket Ground has generally offered a good surface for batting, although fast bowlers may find some movement with the new ball. The average first-innings score at the venue in the ongoing competition is around 149 runs, indicating that batters can post competitive totals if they make the most of the conditions.
Teams batting first will aim to build a solid foundation during the powerplay before accelerating in the middle and death overs. Overall, a total around 150 could prove competitive, provided the bowling side maintains discipline and takes advantage of any early assistance.
Score prediction:
If Abu Dhabi bat first - 150-160 runs
If Emirates Red bat first - 120-130 runs
In the last five T20 matches at this venue, teams batting second have won twice, suggesting a slight advantage for sides batting first. However, the highest successful run chase in the ongoing competition stands at 171, showing that competitive targets can still be chased under the right conditions.
With this being an afternoon fixture, the teams will need to adapt quickly to the playing conditions. Both sides have previously enjoyed success while bowling first and may therefore prefer to field if they win the toss. Batters will need to build partnerships and capitalise on scoring opportunities, while bowlers will aim to pick up early wickets and keep the opposition to a manageable total.
Toss Prediction: Abu Dhabi to win the coin toss.
Abu Dhabi enter this contest as the favourites to win this match. They are unbeaten in the tournament and are also the only team to qualify for the semifinals. They have a strong combination of batting and bowling. This is also a crucial match for both teams as both teams would eye to get the momentum of victory in the league.
Abu Dhabi to win.
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