24/12Result
27th Match (N), International League T20 at Dubai, Dec 24 2025
DC won by 6 wkts (5b rem)
Player of the Match
Jordan Cox
Jordan CoxDubai Capitals
24/12Result
27th Match (N), International League T20 at Dubai, Dec 24 2025
DC won by 6 wkts (5b rem)
Player of the Match
Jordan Cox
Jordan CoxDubai Capitals

9:54pm The defending champions stride into the playoffs with a strong show. They were always in command of this middling chase, except perhaps for one or two overs towards the end. With Cox set in the middle, you would have backed him to get the job done and he delivered, taking 18 of the Southee over to make it a decisive one. He and Jahangir set the platform, really, with their 76-run partnership. It was a display of measured assault, one that has pushed Warriorz to the brink. They are not knocked out just yet. They have to beat Desert Vipers in their last outing by a convincing margin and hope either of Gulf Giants or ADKR don't win theirs by a big margin.

Tim Southee, Warriorz captain: "Got ourselves right back. My over towards the end was defining. We had to keep taking wickets to be in with a chance. The nature of the wickets is keeping sides in it for long. Not over for us. One game left, we win that and give ourselves a chance."

Mohammad Nabi, Capitals captain: "Tough conditions to chase. Shayan and Cox played really well. We already had lost such a game against MIE. Still that scenario was in my mind. That 19th over helped us a lot. Haider bowled really well."

Jordan Cox, Player of the Match: "It was quite tough against spin. When seamers came on, we put pressure on them. Impressive, Jahangir. We have been telling him to play aggressive, he has been doing that. It was his option to take it down, misexecution. Just about taking it on and not leaving it to the next man, really."

That's all we have from Dubai tonight. Warriorz will be in action day after tomorrow again, taking on Vipers in their last leage games. Do join us as things are getting exciting for the last playoffs spot. Merry Christmas! Till next time, take care. Ciao!

19.1
6
Taskin Ahmed to Powell, SIX, Powell launches it into the night sky and Capitals rocket into the ILT20 playoffs in some style. Shortish ball outside off, he is up to the task and tgonks it high and long over long-on

Taskin bowled a superb 18th over, but has very little to defend in the last one

END OF OVER:
19 | 18 Runs | DC: 132/4 (3 runs required from 6 balls, RR: 6.94, RRR: 3.00)

  • Jordan Cox61 (50b)
  • Rovman Powell0 (3b)
  • Tim Southee3-0-40-0
  • Taskin Ahmed3-0-23-1
18.6
0
Southee to Cox, no run, Back of a length just outside off, he hops and slashes but misses. So we do enter the final over in the chase...

One hit away now...

18.5
2
Southee to Cox, 2 runs, Another bumper angling in, pulled through midwicket for a couple

Just 5 needed... Will this go into the final over even?

18.4
4
Southee to Cox, FOUR, Four in a row and Southee has lost his lengths. Another short ball angling into the batter, Cox pulls it over mid-on
18.3
4
Southee to Cox, FOUR, Four, four, four and Capitals are in control of this now Another short ball, offcutter outside off. Cox goes back and slaps it over mid-off

13 off 10

18.2
4
Southee to Cox, FOUR, Powered away to beat the sweeper, brings up a 46-ball half-century. Another shortish ball outside off, slightly slower one as well. Cox goes back and slaps it through cover-point
18.1
4
Southee to Cox, FOUR, Picks his spot and thumps it over extra cover. Short in length around off and middle, Cox backs away and slaps it over the ring

Southee with Capitals needing 21 off 12

END OF OVER:
18 | 5 Runs 1 Wkt | DC: 114/4 (21 runs required from 12 balls, RR: 6.33, RRR: 10.50)

  • Rovman Powell0 (3b)
  • Jordan Cox43 (44b)
  • Taskin Ahmed3-0-23-1
  • Sikandar Raza4-0-15-2
17.6
0
Taskin Ahmed to Powell, no run, Back of a length outside off, Powell goes for the pull but misses. Four dots including a wicket after five runs off the first two balls
17.5
0
Taskin Ahmed to Powell, no run, Full outside off, driven straight to short cover, where TKC makes a diving stop
17.4
0
Taskin Ahmed to Powell, no run, Length ball outside off, 139.6kph, goes for the slash but misses

Rovman Powell charges in to the middle. He is the sub for Jahangir

17.3
W
Taskin Ahmed to du Plooy, OUT, Played on! Du Plooy never looked in today. Hopped across to scoop it over short third but ended up getting an inside edge onto the stumps

JL du Plooy b Taskin Ahmed 5 (11m 6b 0x4 0x6) SR: 83.33

17.2
1
Taskin Ahmed to Cox, 1 run, Full toss outside off, drilled down towards mid-off

Deep backward square leg pushed finer now, to his right. Okay they switch. Fine leg goes back, midwicket comes in

17.1
4
Taskin Ahmed to Cox, FOUR, Superb shot! Using Taskin's pace. Full and wide outside off, 131.2kph. Cox gets down and across and sweeps it through backward square leg. Shorter side of the ground and he targets that

26 off 18. Only seam bowlers to bowl now. Taskin first up

END OF OVER:
17 | 5 Runs | DC: 109/3 (26 runs required from 18 balls, RR: 6.41, RRR: 8.66)

  • Jordan Cox38 (42b)
  • Leus du Plooy5 (5b)
  • Sikandar Raza4-0-15-2
  • Adil Rashid4-0-26-0
16.6
1
Sikandar Raza to Cox, 1 run, Goes back and punches it down to long-off. That's all spin done from Warriorz for tonight
16.5
0
Sikandar Raza to Cox, no run, Spins in from a fullish length on off and middle, chipped towards short midwicket
16.4
1
Sikandar Raza to du Plooy, 1 run, Full on middle, driven to cover, where Rashid misfields
16.3
1
Sikandar Raza to Cox, 1 run, Full on middle, nudged past midwicket
16.2
0
Sikandar Raza to Cox, no run, Floated full outside off, hit back towards the bowler off the inner half, 77.1kph
16.1
2
Sikandar Raza to Cox, 2 runs, Shortish outside off, slapped to deep cover for a brace

Raza to bowl out with Capitals needing 31 off 24

ILT20 News

DC 2nd innings Partnerships

WktRunsPlayers
1st17Shayan JahangirSediqullah Atal
2nd76Shayan JahangirJM Cox
3rd4Mohammad NabiJM Cox
4th17JL du PlooyJM Cox
5th24R PowellJM Cox

International League T20

TeamMWLPTNRR
DV1082160.438
MIE1073140.676
DC1055100.578
ADKR10468-0.559
GG10376-0.31
SW10376-0.815