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Will Sharjah get their first win of the Emirates D20?
Emirates Red to win.
| Tournament: | Emirates Domestic T20, 2026 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
| Bookie | SharjahSRJ | Emirates RedEMTR |
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Sharjah and Emirates Red will lock horns in the 17th match of the Emirates D20 2026 on Wednesday, 28th October. The venue for this match is Karwan Cricket Stadium, Sharjah and the scheduled start time is 18:00 IST.
Sharjah are coming off a winless campaign in the 2026 Emirates Cup, while Emirates Red enter the matchup with a roller-coaster ride in the competition. Both teams would eye a breakthrough victory in this game.
Current Standings: Sharjah are standing at the bottom spot in the points table and Emirates Red are placed at fifth with two points.
H2H history: Sharjah and Emirates Red met each other once in the 2026 Emirates D20. Emirates Red secured a victory by 21 runs. It remains the only win for the Red in the current season.
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
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
Emirates Reds won by 5 Wickets
Sharjah enter the matchup with a pathetic campaign in the Emirates D20 2026. They are coming off a poor loss to Emirates Blue. Sharjah were bowled out for just 86 runs while chasing 184, suffering a 97-run defeat. It was their fifth straight loss in the ongoing competition. Their batting lineup struggled to build partnerships after losing early wickets, and the team will need a much stronger response against Emirates Red.
Sharjah have struggled for consistency in the tournament and will be under pressure to revive their campaign. They have already lost to Emirates Red earlier in the competition, going down by five wickets after posting 136/7. That result will serve as motivation for Sharjah to improve their performance in the rematch.
Raheel Ali has been a key contributor with the bat for Sharjah, scoring 54 runs in their earlier meeting with Emirates Red, while Aditya Shetty has also been among their important batting options, scoring 130 runs at an average of 32.50. Ibrahim Masood and Ali Iqbal bagged four wickets each in the tournament. Sharjah's chances of turning their campaign around will depend on their leading players delivering with both bat and ball.
Abdul Malik, Abdur Raheem, Aditya Shetty, Ahmad Khan, Ali Iqbal, Faisal Altaf, Hafeez ur Rehman, Hazrat Hussain, Ibrahim Masood, Muhammad Hamdan, Muhammad Shan Murtaza
Emirates Red head into the contest on the back of a tough loss to Abu Dhabi. Emirates Red scored 187/3 against Abu Dhabi, but their opponents chased down the target with five wickets in hand and seven balls to spare. Punya Bhatia top scored with 93 runs off 59 balls and Abubakar Siddique and Ali Asgar Shums claimed two wickets apiece. Despite the defeat, Emirates Red's batting showed its potential.
Emirates Red previously defeated Sharjah by five wickets after restricting them to 136/7 and chasing the target in 19 overs. That earlier result will give Emirates Red confidence heading into this rematch, although they will need a stronger all-round performance to secure another win and improve their position in the standings.
Aditya Chouhan has been a key batter for Emirates Red, scoring 235 runs to lead the team's run charts in the tournament. Punya Bhatia is the second-best batter with 198 runs so far. Ali Asgar Shums has been among their leading wicket-takers with eight wickets. Abubakar Siddique also claimed five wickets and scored 97 runs. The team will also need contributions from its supporting batters and bowlers to avoid another defeat despite posting a competitive score.
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
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, although pacers may find some assistance with the new ball during the early overs. The highest successful run chase at the venue is 167, while the lowest total successfully defended is 148.
The average first-innings score in the ongoing Emirates D20 2026 is around 152, 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.
Score prediction:
If Sharjah bat first - 150-160 runs
If Emirates Red bat first - 170-180 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 171, indicating that competitive totals can be chased down under favourable conditions. Both teams have previously enjoyed success while bowling first, so the captain winning the toss may prefer to field first and take advantage of the conditions before chasing the target.
Toss Prediction: Sharjah to win the coin toss.
Emirates Red enter this contest as the favourites to win this match. Meanwhile, both teams are having a poor campaign. Emirates Red can counter Sharjah at their home ground. They also defeated Sharjah in their previous meeting. This is also a crucial match for both teams as both teams would eye to get vital two points in the league.
Emirates Red to win.
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