Emirates Blues vs Dubai, 20th Match Pitch Report - Match Overview & Playing XI | Emirates D20 Tournament, 2025

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16 October 2025 | 09:14AM
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The 20th match of the Emirates D20 Tournament 2025 will feature an exciting encounter between Emirates Blues and Dubai at the historic Sharjah Cricket Stadium on 17 October 2025 at 11:00 PM (local time). With the tournament heating up, both teams will be eager to secure valuable points and strengthen their position in the standings.


Emirates Blues have displayed consistency throughout the tournament, powered by a solid batting lineup and a group of dependable all-rounders. Their top order has shown the ability to build partnerships and shift gears efficiently, while their middle order provides the late acceleration needed in T20 cricket. The bowling unit, featuring a mix of pace and spin, has been effective in restricting opponents and creating breakthroughs at crucial moments.


Dubai, on the other hand, enter this contest with an aggressive mindset and an intent-driven approach. Their batters are known for attacking from the start, while their all-rounders ensure balance across the playing XI. Dubai’s key to success lies in converting quick starts into big totals and maintaining composure during the death overs.


With both teams boasting talent and firepower, the EMB vs DUB Live Score promises to capture a gripping battle between precision and power at Sharjah’s lively venue.

Emirates Blues vs Dubai, 20th Match Details

Series

Emirates D20 Tournament, 2025

Match

Emirates Blues vs Dubai

Date & Time

17 October 2025, 11:00 PM

Venue

Sharjah Cricket Stadium

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Emirates Blues vs Dubai, 20th Match Weather Condition

09:00 am

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Humidity

49%

Wind

19.1 km/h

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Sharjah Cricket Stadium

Sharjah Cricket Stadium Pitch Report

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Pace vs Spin on Venue

(Last 10 match)

The Sharjah Cricket Stadium continues to offer a surface ideal for T20 cricket, where batters often enjoy favorable conditions. The pitch tends to be flat with even bounce, allowing stroke-makers to dominate through the line. However, bowlers who can vary their pace — especially cutters and slower balls — remain a threat, particularly under the lights. Spinners also come into play as the surface wears out, providing turn and grip during the middle overs. Teams winning the toss usually prefer to bowl first, given the dew factor and the advantage of chasing on this batting-friendly track. A total of around 170–185 is considered competitive.

Emirates Blues Recent form

Last 5 Matches

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Dubai Recent form

Last 5 Matches

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Venue Scoring Pattern

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Highest Total

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Lowest Total

Highest Chased

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Emirates Blues vs Dubai, 20th Match Squad

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Emirates Blues Probable XI :

Asif Khan, Nasir Faraz, Prithvi Madhu, Kamran Atta, Safeer Tariq, Awais Ali Shah, Muhammad Mohsin, Paramjot Kalyan, Muhammad Qasim, Mohammed Umar, Raees Ahmed Ayan

Dubai Probable XI :

Raizal Nadir, Rameez Shahzad, Vaibhav Govekar, Ronak Panoly, Shane Saldanha, Abdullah Saleem, Aryan Lakra, Ishan Rajesh, Danish Qureshi, Ali Naseer, Said Nazeer Afridi

Conclusion

This EMB vs DUB contest is shaping up to be one of the most intriguing matches of the Emirates D20 2025 season. Emirates Blues will aim to continue their disciplined, all-round brand of cricket, while Dubai will look to disrupt that rhythm with fearless batting and sharp bowling variations. Powerplays and death overs will likely decide the outcome, as both sides have strong finishers capable of turning the game in a few deliveries. Expect an entertaining late-night fixture filled with boundaries, tactical battles, and standout performances. Catch all the live updates, stats, and analysis with EMB vs DUB Live Score as these two evenly matched sides fight for supremacy under the Sharjah lights.