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Dubai Capitals vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders Head to Head
Dubai Capitals and Abu Dhabi Knight Riders have met 10 times across the first four ILT20 seasons (2023 to 2025-26). Dubai Capitals won 8, Abu Dhabi Knight Riders won 2.
Last meeting: Abu Dhabi Knight Riders won by 50 runs, Eliminator of the 2025-26 season on 1 January 2026.
Past meetings
| Season | Date | Stage | Scores | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 1 January 2026 | Eliminator | Abu Dhabi Knight Riders 158/7 (20 overs) Dubai Capitals 108 (16.2 overs) | Abu Dhabi Knight Riders won by 50 runs. Scorecard |
| 2025-26 | 13 December 2025 | Match 13 | Dubai Capitals 196/5 (20 overs) Abu Dhabi Knight Riders 187/8 (20 overs) | Dubai Capitals won by 9 runs. Scorecard |
| 2025-26 | 7 December 2025 | Match 7 | Dubai Capitals 186/4 (20 overs) Abu Dhabi Knight Riders 103 (15.3 overs) | Dubai Capitals won by 83 runs. Scorecard |
| 2025 | 2 February 2025 | Match 29 | Dubai Capitals 217/4 (20 overs) Abu Dhabi Knight Riders 191/5 (20 overs) | Dubai Capitals won by 26 runs. Scorecard |
| 2025 | 26 January 2025 | Match 20 | Abu Dhabi Knight Riders 203/4 (20 overs) Dubai Capitals 207/2 (19.5 overs) | Dubai Capitals won by 8 wickets. Scorecard |
| 2024 | 13 February 2024 | Qualifier 1 | Dubai Capitals 188/5 (20 overs) Abu Dhabi Knight Riders 103 (16.5 overs) | Dubai Capitals won by 85 runs. Scorecard |
| 2024 | 3 February 2024 | Match 20 | Abu Dhabi Knight Riders 183 (20 overs) Dubai Capitals 154/8 (20 overs) | Abu Dhabi Knight Riders won by 29 runs. Scorecard |
| 2024 | 25 January 2024 | Match 8 | Abu Dhabi Knight Riders 183/4 (20 overs) Dubai Capitals 185/5 (16.1 overs) | Dubai Capitals won by 5 wickets. Scorecard |
| 2023 | 30 January 2023 | Match 22 | Abu Dhabi Knight Riders 149/9 (20 overs) Dubai Capitals 150/3 (17.4 overs) | Dubai Capitals won by 7 wickets. Scorecard |
| 2023 | 13 January 2023 | Match 1 | Dubai Capitals 187/6 (20 overs) Abu Dhabi Knight Riders 114/9 (20 overs) | Dubai Capitals won by 73 runs. Scorecard |
Past results are from the league's season pages and the linked public scorecards. Squads change every year, so history is context, not a prediction.
Season 5 fixtures
They meet twice in the Season 5 league stage.
| Date | Match | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday 22 November 2026 | Match 3 | Dubai International Stadium | 6:30 pm GST |
| Monday 14 December 2026 | Match 30 | Zayed Cricket Stadium | 6:30 pm GST |
Form from last season (2025-26)
- Dubai Capitals: 5 wins and 5 defeats in 10 league games, and went out in Eliminator.
- Abu Dhabi Knight Riders: 4 wins and 6 defeats in 10 league games, and went out in Qualifier 2.
Full squads and schedules: Dubai Capitals team page and Abu Dhabi Knight Riders team page.
FAQs
Who leads Dubai Capitals vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders head to head?
Dubai Capitals lead Abu Dhabi Knight Riders 8–2 after 10 meetings.
When do Dubai Capitals and Abu Dhabi Knight Riders meet in ILT20 Season 5?
Twice in the league stage: Match 3 on Sunday 22 November 2026 at Dubai International Stadium and Match 30 on Monday 14 December 2026 at Zayed Cricket Stadium.
What happened the last time Dubai Capitals played Abu Dhabi Knight Riders?
Last meeting: Abu Dhabi Knight Riders won by 50 runs, Eliminator of the 2025-26 season on 1 January 2026.