Thu Dec 25 01:10:00 UTC 2025: ## Dubai Capitals Clinch ILT20 Playoff Spot with Victory Over Sharjah Warriorz
Dubai, UAE – The Dubai Capitals secured their place in the ILT20 playoffs after a dominant batting display by Jordan Cox and Shayan Jahangir guided them to a six-wicket victory over the Sharjah Warriorz in a low-scoring affair. Cox remained unbeaten on 61, while Jahangir contributed a crucial 51 as the Capitals chased down a target of 135 with relative ease.
The Sharjah Warriorz, after being put into bat, got off to a promising start, but the Capitals’ disciplined bowling attack, led by Haider Ali (2-13) and Waqar Salamkheil (2-29), stemmed the flow of runs. Johnson Charles top-scored for the Warriorz with 43, but wickets fell at regular intervals, resulting in a final score of 134/8.
The Capitals’ run chase was anchored by Cox and Jahangir, who built a solid partnership to negate the Warriorz’s early breakthroughs. Despite a late wobble caused by Sikandar Raza, who took two wickets in an over, Cox held his nerve to lead the Capitals to victory with a flurry of boundaries in the penultimate over.
With this win, the Dubai Capitals join the growing list of teams with secured playoff berth. The race for the final spot now intensifies between the Gulf Giants, Sharjah Warriorz, and Abu Dhabi Knight Riders.
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