Emirates Red vs Emirates Blues, ED20, 2026, Today Match Prediction

EMTR vs EMB Match Prediction & Analysis

Emirates Red and Emirates Blue will lock horns in the 13th 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 18:00 IST. 

Emirates Blue are coming off a tough loss against Abu Dhabi, while Emirates Red enter the matchup with back-to-back defeats in the tournament. Both teams would eye a comeback victory in this game. 

Current Standings: Emirates Blue are standing at the fourth spot in the points table and Emirates Red are placed at fifth with two points. 

H2H history: There is no H2H record between Emirates Blue and Emirates Red. 

TEAMS PREVIEW

Emirates Red Preview

Emirates Red will look to bounce back from their six-wicket defeat against Ajman in their most recent outing in the Emirates D20 2026. Emirates Red were bowled out for 111 in 19 overs, with Aditya Singh Chauhan top-scoring with 31 off 28 balls, while Ali Asgar Shums provided a late boost with 21 off just 10 deliveries. However, the total proved insufficient as Ajman chased down the target in 18.2 overs. Muhammad Rohaan and Lahiru Sandaruwan picked up three wickets each, exposing Emirates Red’s struggles to build a competitive total. 

Earlier in the tournament, Emirates Red suffered an eight-wicket defeat against Abu Dhabi despite posting 166/5, before bouncing back with a five-wicket victory over Sharjah while chasing 137. They subsequently came close to defeating Dubai in a high-scoring contest, falling 12 runs short of the target of 203. With one win from their first four matches, Emirates Red will need greater consistency from their batting unit and improved execution with the ball to turn their campaign around. 

Aditya Singh Chauhan could be a player to watch out for. He has scored 229 runs in his first three innings at an average of 76.33 and a strike rate of 130.80. Mohammad Shariq Lakdawala has also contributed 89 runs in four innings at a strike rate of 109.88. In the bowling department, Ali Asgar Shums has taken six wickets in four matches, averaging 17.83 with a strike rate of 14.40, making him one of their key wicket-taking options. 

Emirates Red Predicted Playing XI:

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

Emirates Blues Preview

Emirates Blues will aim to recover from a narrow 10-run defeat against Abu Dhabi in their most recent match of the Emirates D20 2026. Chasing a target of 176, Emirates Blues were bowled out for 165 in 19.3 overs. Asif Mohammad Taniwal scored 77 off 45 balls. Usama Jameel and Bakhtawar Khan provided valuable contributions with the ball, taking three wickets each, but their efforts were not enough to prevent Abu Dhabi from securing victory. 

Emirates Blues started their campaign with a commanding 75-run victory over Ajman, defending 148 before bowling their opponents out for 73. However, they subsequently suffered a 46-run defeat against Dubai after being dismissed for 122 while chasing 169. Their latest loss to Abu Dhabi means they have won one of their first four matches. 

Asif Mohammad Taniwal has been Emirates Blues’ leading run-scorer, accumulating 117 runs in three innings at an average of 39.00 and a strike rate of 156.00. His aggressive approach at the crease makes him a key player in the middle order. Aryansh Sharma contributed 71 runs in two innings. 

Usama Jameel has been their standout bowler, taking nine wickets in three matches at an average of 6.56 and a strike rate of 7.33. Nabeel Aziz has also impressed, claiming five wickets in three matches at an average of 11.20 and a strike rate of 12.00. With Taniwal providing firepower with the bat and Jameel leading an effective bowling attack, Emirates Blues will be keen to return to winning ways. 

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.

Weather Conditions

The weather at Ajman on 25th 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. 

EMTR vs EMB Pitch Report

The surface at Karwan Cricket Ground has generally favoured batters, although pacers may find some assistance from the new ball during the early overs. The highest successful run chase at the venue stands at 167, while the lowest successfully defended total is 148. The average first-innings score in the ongoing competition is around 165, indicating that a total of 160 or more could put the team batting first in a competitive position. 

Batters will need to capitalise on the powerplay and maintain momentum through the middle overs, while pacers will look to exploit any early movement and take wickets at regular intervals to put the opposition under pressure. 

Score prediction: 

If Emirates Blue bat first - 150-160 runs 

If Emirates Red bat first - 170-180 runs 

Toss: To Bat

In the last five T20 matches at this venue, teams batting second have won just one game, suggesting a slight advantage for batting first sides. The highest successful run chase in the ongoing competition stands at 171, indicating that competitive targets can be chased down under the right conditions. Emirates Red reached 190 runs in the 2nd innings which means the surface has equal assistance to the chasing side. 

Toss Prediction: Emirates Blue to win the coin toss.