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Emirates Blues vs Sharjah, ED20, Today Match Prediction
EMB vs SRJ Win Probability
Toss Winner - Emirates Blues won the toss and choose to bat first
Emirates Blues beat Sharjah by 97 runs
Can Sharjah get off the mark in the Emirates D20?
- Aditya Shetty has been Sharjah's leading run-scorer in the tournament, with 130 runs.
- Asif Mohammad Taniwal has scored 167 runs in the Emirates D20 2026.
- Usama Jameel is among the leading wicket-takers in the competition with 11 wickets.
Emirates Blue to win.
| Tournament: | Emirates Domestic T20, 2026 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
| Weather: | 27.8°C|Smoky haze |
EMB vs SRJ Match Prediction & Analysis
Emirates Blue and Sharjah will lock horns in the 16th match of the Emirates D20 2026 on Monday, 26th 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 breakthrough victory in the tournament, while Sharjah enter the matchup with a poor run of form. Both teams would eye a decisive victory in this game in pursuit of a top-four finish. In case of defeat, they will be out of the competition.
Current Standings: Emirates Blue are standing at the fourth spot in the points table with two points and Sharjah are placed at bottom with zero points.
H2H history: There is no H2H record between Emirates Blue and Sharjah.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
EMB
W
L
L
W
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
SRJ
L
L
L
L
SRJ
164/5 in 20.0 8.2
ED20
Ajman won by 57 Runs
107/10 in 16.0 6.69
143/10 in 19.1 7.46
ED20
Abu Dhabi beat Sharjah by 52 runs
195/7 in 20.0 9.75
137/5 in 19.0 7.21
ED20
Emirates Reds won by 5 Wickets
136/7 in 20.0 6.8
159/5 in 20.0 7.95
ED20
Dubai beat Sharjah by 9 wickets
160/1 in 11.5 13.52
HEAD TO HEAD
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TEAMS PREVIEW
Emirates Blues Preview
Emirates Blues head into the contest on the back of a 36-run victory over Emirates Red. Batting first, Emirates Blues posted 167 runs in 20 overs, with Ahmed Tariq leading the way with an unbeaten 75 off 53 balls, while Asif Mohammad Taniwal scored a 38-ball half-century. The bowling unit then restricted Emirates Red to 131/5 in 2nd innings. Usama Jameel claimed two wickets for 22 runs, as Emirates Blues completed a convincing win.
In their previous outings, Emirates Blues suffered a 10-run defeat against Abu Dhabi despite Asif Mohammad Taniwal scoring 77 and Usama Jameel taking three wickets. They also lost to Dubai after being bowled out for 122 while chasing 169. Their 75-run win over Ajman earlier in the tournament, however, showed their potential to dominate when their batting and bowling units perform together.
Asif Mohammad Taniwal remains a key batter for Emirates Blues, having scored 167 runs in the competition, while Ahmed Tariq will bring confidence after scoring 129 runs in four innings, including 75 in the last game. With the ball, Usama Jameel is among the leading wicket-takers in the competition with 11 wickets, while Nabeel Aziz has claimed five. The Blues will rely on these performers to maintain their momentum against Sharjah.
Emirates Blues Predicted Playing XI:
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
Emirates Blues Key Players From Previous Game Of Emirates Domestic T20, 2026
Emirates Blues Actual Playing XI:
Naseem Mehsud, Mohammad Zubair Khan, Ethan D'Souza, Fazal Abubakr, Muhammad Qasim, Aditya Sarna, Ahmed Tariq , Asif Taniwal, Usama Jameel, Vicky Ranjan, Zainullah Khan
Sharjah Preview
Sharjah will be looking to turn their campaign around after suffering a 57-run defeat against Ajman. Chasing a target of 165, Sharjah were bowled out for 107 in just 16 overs. Their batting lineup struggled to build partnerships, with no batter able to make a substantial contribution to the chase. The defeat exposed their difficulties in handling pressure when pursuing a competitive total.
Earlier in the tournament, Sharjah suffered a 52-run defeat against Abu Dhabi, who posted 195/7 before bowling them out for 143. They also lost their opening match against Dubai by nine wickets and their encounter against Emirates Red by five wickets. Sharjah have therefore endured a difficult start to the tournament, and their priority will be to improve their batting consistency and deliver a more disciplined bowling performance.
Aditya Shetty has been Sharjah's leading run-scorer in the tournament, with 130 runs, while Raheel Ali has contributed 78 runs and will be another batter to watch. With the ball, Ali Iqbal and Ibrahim Masood took four wickets apiece, making them Sharjah's important bowling options. Sharjah will need their top-order batters to provide a stronger foundation against an Emirates Blues lineup coming off a confidence-boosting victory.
Sharjah Predicted Playing XI:
Abdul Malik, Abdur Raheem, Aditya Shetty, Ahmad Khan, Ali Iqbal, Faisal Altaf, Hafeez ur Rehman, Hazrat Hussain, Ibrahim Masood, Muhammad Hamdan, Muhammad Shan Murtaza
Sharjah Key Players From Previous Game Of Emirates Domestic T20, 2026
Sharjah Actual Playing XI:
Abdur Raheem, Ali Iqbal, Mohammed Irshad, Mohd Anas Khan, Ibrahim Masood, Hafeez ur Rehman, Hamdan Tahir, Mohammad Ali Gurbaz, Hazrat Hussain , Abdul Malik, Syed Abuzar
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
The weather at Ajman on 26th 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.
EMB vs SRJ Pitch Report
Pitch Condition
BalancedBatting Conditions
Moderate ScoringPace Bowling
Pace BounceSpin Bowling
High Turn
The surface at Karwan Cricket Ground has generally favoured batters, although pacers may find some assistance with the new ball during the early overs. The highest successful run chase at the venue is 171, while the lowest successfully defended total is 148, indicating that teams will need to strike a balance between aggressive batting and disciplined bowling.
The average first-innings score in the ongoing competition is 152, suggesting that a total of around 160 could put the team batting first in a competitive position. Batters will look to capitalise on the powerplay and maintain momentum through the middle overs, while pacers will aim to exploit any early movement to put the opposition under pressure.
Score prediction:
If Sharjah bat first - 150-160 runs
If Emirates Blue bat first - 170-180 runs
Toss: To Bowl
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 is 171, indicating that targets in this range can be chased down under favourable conditions. The captain winning the toss may opt to field first, aiming to restrict the opposition before chasing down the target.
Toss Prediction: Sharjah to win the coin toss.
EMB vs SRJ
Winning Prediction
Emirates Blue enter this contest as the favourites to win this match. Meanwhile, both teams are going through a rough patch. Blue at least showed some performance in the tournament which can help them to counter Sharjah. This is also a crucial match for both teams as both teams would eye to get vital two points in the league.
Emirates Blue to win.
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