Ajman vs Dubai, ED20, 2026, Today Match Prediction

AJM vs DUB Match Prediction & Analysis

Ajman and Dubai will lock horns in the 14th match of the Emirates D20 2026 on Sunday, 25th October. The venue for this match is Karwan Cricket Stadium, Sharjah and the scheduled start time is 22:00 IST. 

Ajman are coming off a consecutive victory in the tournament, while Dubai enter the matchup with a tough loss against Abu Dhabi. Both teams would eye a momentous victory in this game. 

Current Standings: Ajman are standing at third spot in the points table with four points and Dubai are placed at second spot with six points. 

H2H history: There is no H2H record between Ajman and Dubai. 

TEAMS PREVIEW

Ajman Preview

Ajman head into their upcoming Emirates D20 2026 clash after securing a six-wicket victory over Emirates Red in their most recent outing. Chasing a target of 112, Ajman reached 112/4 in 18.2 overs, with Alam Khan Sahar leading the way with an unbeaten 56 off 40 deliveries. Muhammad Aftab Javed contributed 26 off 33 balls, while Ali Asgar Shums was the pick of the bowlers for Emirates Red, claiming one wicket for 18 runs. Sahar’s composed innings helped Ajman get over the line after a challenging start to the chase. 

Earlier in the tournament, Ajman suffered a 75-run defeat against Emirates Blues after being bowled out for just 73 while chasing 149. They subsequently lost to Abu Dhabi by three wickets despite posting 116, before bouncing back strongly against Sharjah with a convincing 57-run victory. Ajman scored 164/5 in that match and dismissed Sharjah for 107 in 16 overs. Their victory over Emirates Red was another important result, demonstrating their ability to recover from early setbacks.

Alam Khan Sahar has been one of Ajman’s leading batters, scoring 86 runs in four innings at an average of 28.67 and a strike rate of 108.86. Lahiru Sandaruwan has also impressed with 87 runs at an average of 43.50 and a strike rate of 131.82. In the bowling department, Lahiru Sandaruwan has been particularly effective, taking eight wickets in four matches at an average of 12.25 and a strike rate of 9.38. Sheraz Khan has also claimed seven wickets in four matches, averaging 16.00 with a strike rate of 12.71. Their contributions with bat and ball will be crucial if Ajman are to continue their winning momentum against Dubai. 

Ajman Predicted Playing XI:

Lovepreet Singh Bajwa, Shahrukh Amin, Faisur Rahman, Muhammad Aftab Javed, Abdullah Saleem, Alamkhan Sahar, Lahiru Sandaruwan, Essam Muti Ur Rab, Sheraz Khan, Ishan Rajesh, Rahim Khan Muhammad

Dubai Preview

Dubai will look to return to winning ways after suffering a 53-run defeat against Abu Dhabi in their most recent outing in the Emirates D20 2026. Chasing a target of 185, Dubai were bowled out for 131 in 19 overs, struggling to maintain the required scoring rate against a disciplined bowling attack. The defeat came after an encouraging run of performances from Dubai’s batting unit, which had produced several impressive totals earlier in the competition. 

Dubai started their campaign with a commanding nine-wicket victory over Sharjah, chasing down a target of 160 in just 11.5 overs. They followed it up with a 46-run win against Emirates Blues after posting 168, before edging past Emirates Red in a high-scoring contest. Dubai scored 202 and restricted Emirates Red to 190, securing a 12-run victory. Despite their recent loss to Abu Dhabi, Dubai have demonstrated considerable batting firepower and the ability to defend competitive totals. 

Ronak Panoly has been Dubai’s standout batter, scoring 190 runs in four matches at an average of 63.33 and a remarkable strike rate of 256.76. Yash Sabnani has also contributed with 94 runs in three innings at an average of 31.33 and a strike rate of 127.03. With the ball, Said Nazeer Afridi has taken seven wickets in four matches at an average of 14.71 and a strike rate of 12.00. Sawai Choudhary has also claimed seven wickets, averaging 18.14 with a strike rate of 13.43. Dubai will rely on their aggressive batting and wicket-taking options to regain their winning form against Ajman. 

Dubai Predicted Playing XI:

Aiden Manian, Aryan Lakra, Baitullah Khan, Dhruv Parashar, Jaimeek Shah, Ronak Panoly, Said Nazeer Afridi, Sawai Choudhary, Sayed Ullah, Shashank Mantra, Yash Sabnani

Weather Conditions

The weather at Ajman on 25th 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. 

AJM vs DUB Pitch Report

The Karwan Cricket Ground has generally offered a batting-friendly surface, although fast bowlers may find some movement with the new ball during the early overs. The average first-innings score in the ongoing competition stands at 163, suggesting that batters can post competitive totals if they make effective use of the conditions.

Teams batting first will aim to build a solid foundation during the powerplay and maintain scoring momentum through the middle overs. Meanwhile, pacers will look to exploit any early movement and take wickets at regular intervals to restrict the opposition. A total around 160–170 could prove competitive, making a strong start and effective execution in the final overs crucial for both sides.

Score prediction: 

If Ajman bat first - 150-160 runs 

If Dubai bat first - 170-180 runs 

Toss: To Bowl

Teams batting second have enjoyed a slight advantage at this venue, winning three of the last five T20 matches. The highest successful run chase in the ongoing competition stands at 171, indicating that competitive targets can be chased under the right conditions. With this being an evening fixture, both teams will look to make the most of the conditions and deliver a strong performance.

Toss Prediction: Ajman to win the coin toss.