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Can Abu Dhabi extend their unbeaten run in the Emirates D20?
Abu Dhabi to win.
| Tournament: | Emirates Domestic T20, 2026 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
| Bookie | Emirates BluesEMB | Abu DhabiABD |
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Emirates Blue and Abu Dhabi will lock horns in the 18th match of the Emirates D20 2026 on Wednesday, 28th October. The venue for this match is Karwan Cricket Ground, Ajman and the scheduled start time is 22:00 IST.
Emirates Blue are coming off a back-to-back victory in the tournament, while Abu Dhabi enter the matchup with an unbeaten run in the competition. Abu Dhabi also confirmed their place into the semifinals. Both teams would eye a decisive victory in this game in pursuit of a top-four finish.
Current Standings: Emirates Blue are standing at the second spot in the points table with six points and Abu Dhabi are placed at top with 12 points.
H2H history: Emirates Blue and Sharjah met each other in the current season. Abu Dhabi secured a ten-run victory in a close encounter.
EMB
130/5 in 20.0 6.5
ED20
Emirates Blues beat Emirates Red by 36 runs
167/2 in 20.0 8.35
165/10 in 19.3 8.46
ED20
Abu Dhabi beat Emirates Blues by 10 runs
175/9 in 20.0 8.75
122/10 in 17.4 6.91
ED20
Dubai Won by 46 runs
168/10 in 20.0 8.4
73/10 in 18.5 3.88
ED20
Emirates Blues won by 75 Runs
148/10 in 19.5 7.46
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
Abu Dhabi beat Emirates Blues by 10 runs
Emirates Blues will look to continue their winning momentum when they face Abu Dhabi in a crucial encounter. In their previous outing, Emirates Blues produced an emphatic 97-run victory over Sharjah after posting 183/3 in first innings. Their bowlers then delivered an excellent performance, dismissing Sharjah for just 86. The comprehensive win will boost their confidence, although they face a tougher challenge against an unbeaten Abu Dhabi side.
Emirates Blues have won three of their five matches so far and are among the teams competing near the top of the standings. They will need another disciplined all-round performance against Abu Dhabi, who have won all six of their matches. They fell short of ten runs in a crunch chase against Abu Dhabi during the previous meeting.
Asif Mohammad Taniwal has been a standout batter for Emirates Blues, scoring 267 runs in five matches at an average of 66.80 and a strike rate of 156.14. Ahmed Tariq is another important contributor, with 178 runs at an average of 44.50. With the ball, Usama Jameel has been a key wicket-taker, picking 13 wickets. Muhammad Zubair Khan provides another option after taking six wickets.
Aditya Sarna, Ahmed Tariq, Aryansh Sharma, Asif Mohammad Taniwal, Ethan Dsouza, Falak Noor, Mohammed Hunain Munaver, Muhammad Aftab Alam, Muhammad Qasim, Nabeel Aziz, Usama Jameel
Abu Dhabi will aim to extend their unbeaten run when they take on Emirates Blues in the Emirates D20 2026. In their previous game, Abu Dhabi chased down Emirates Red's target of 188 to secure a five-wicket victory. The successful chase highlighted their batting depth and ability to handle pressure in a high-scoring contest. They will look to carry that momentum into this fixture against an Emirates Blues side coming off a commanding win.
Abu Dhabi have been the most consistent side in the tournament so far, winning all six of their matches and sitting at the top of the standings with 12 points. They have regularly posted competitive totals and chased targets effectively, making them a difficult side to contain. They earlier defeated Emirates Blue by 10 runs while defending 175 runs.
Aftab Aftab has been Abu Dhabi's leading run-scorer, accumulating 410 runs in six matches at an average of 82.00 and a strike rate of 170.12. His four half-centuries and 28 sixes underline his impact at the top of the order. Sayam Khan has been a major contributor with the ball, taking 13 wickets in 5 matches at an average of 7.73. Omid Rehman has also impressed with eight wickets. Aftab's explosive batting and Sayam's wicket-taking ability will be central to Abu Dhabi's hopes of extending their winning streak against Emirates Blues.
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
The weather at Ajman on 28th October is expected to be sunny with a high of 35°C and a low of 29°C, along with a 0% chance of rain and north winds at 5 kph.
Pitch Condition
BalancedBatting Conditions
Moderate ScoringPace Bowling
Pace BounceSpin Bowling
High Turn
The surface at Karwan Cricket Ground has generally favoured batters. The highest successful run chase at the venue is 188, while the lowest successfully defended total is 148, indicating that both batting and bowling units can influence the outcome under the right conditions.
The average first-innings score in the ongoing Emirates D20 2026 is around 152, suggesting that a total of 160 or more could give the team batting first a competitive advantage. A disciplined bowling performance will be equally important in preventing the opposition from chasing down the target.
Score prediction:
If Abu Dhabi bat first - 170-180 runs
If Emirates Blue bat first - 150-160 runs
In the last five T20 matches at this venue, teams batting second have won three times, suggesting a slight advantage for chasing sides. The highest successful run chase in the ongoing competition stands at 188, indicating that targets in this range can be chased down under favourable conditions. The captain winning the toss may prefer to field first, aiming to restrict the opposition to a manageable total before chasing it down.
Toss Prediction: Emirates Blue to win the coin toss.
Abu Dhabi enter this contest as the favourites to win this match. They are yet to lose a game in the ongoing competition and are the only side to reach semifinals. Blue showed some performance in the tournament which can help them to counter Abu Dhabi. This is also a crucial match for both teams as both teams would eye to get vital two points in the league.
Abu Dhabi to win.
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