Key Highlights:
Sharjah Warriorz innings: Batting first, they struggled on a slow pitch and posted a modest 134/8 in 20 overs. West Indies opener Johnson Charles top-scored with a cautious 43 off 46 balls (including 2 fours and 2 sixes), while Monank Patel contributed 24. The innings featured early setbacks, including a run-out and regular wickets, with some late impetus from Adil Rashid (14*) and Harmeet Singh. The Capitals’ bowlers shared the spoils effectively, with Haider Ali being particularly economical.
Dubai Capitals chase: They reached 138/4 in 19.1 overs, finishing with 5 balls to spare. Opener Shayan Jahangir scored 51 off 39 balls, and England’s Jordan Cox anchored the innings with an unbeaten 61 off 50 balls (6 fours, 1 six), earning Player of the Match honors. Sikandar Raza took 2 wickets for the Warriorz, briefly raising hopes by dismissing Jahangir and Mohammad Nabi, but Cox steadied the ship and sealed the win.
This was the Capitals’ third successive victory, confirming their place in the top four alongside teams like Desert Vipers and MI Emirates. The Warriorz, meanwhile, remain in contention for the final playoff berth but face an uphill battle. The win highlighted the Capitals’ strong all-round performance on a tricky surface.