Ajman need a better start with the bat. Their first two games ended in losses. Sharjah also lost twice but made the higher scores.
Our AJM vs SHA Match Prediction gives Sharjah a small edge. Their batting has held up better so far. Ajman’s bowlers still give them a chance.
Match Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Ajman vs Sharjah, 9th T20 |
| Series | Emirates D20 2026 |
| Date | Friday, 23 October 2026 |
| Listed Start | 7:00 PM IST / 1:30 PM UTC / 5:30 PM UAE |
| Venue | Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah |
| Format | Men’s T20, up to 20 overs per side |
| Toss And Playing XIs | Not yet confirmed |
The listed start follows the current fixture page. Another schedule puts the game one hour earlier. Check the final match update before play.
Ajman’s Recent Form
Ajman lost to Emirates Blues by 75 runs on 20 October. They were all out for 73 in 18.5 overs. Sheraz Khan made 30 while Lahiru Sandaruwan-I took three wickets.
Their next game ended in a three-wicket loss to Abu Dhabi. Ajman made 116 all out on 21 October. Lahiru scored 60 from 48 balls.
That innings came after a poor start. Ajman had lost six wickets for 25 runs. Omid Rahman took five wickets for Abu Dhabi.
Ajman need more runs from their top order. One long stand would give their bowlers a better total. Another early collapse would make the game hard to save.
Sharjah’s Recent Form
Sharjah made 159 for 5 against Dubai in their opener. Dubai still won by nine wickets. They reached the target in 11.5 overs.
Sharjah then lost to Emirates Red by five wickets. They made 136 for 7 on 20 October. Raheel Ali scored 54 from 43 balls.
Ibrahim Masood gave Sharjah hope with three wickets for 18. Emirates Red still reached 137 for 5 in 19 overs. Sharjah need their other bowlers to back him up.
This form read uses games completed by 22 October afternoon. Sharjah also have a match against Abu Dhabi before this fixture. That result could change the pick.
Ajman vs Sharjah Head-To-Head
No full verified head-to-head record is used here. The pick rests on this season’s completed games. Past meetings should not be guessed or treated as current form.
Sharjah Cricket Stadium Pitch Report
The early league games have produced very different scores. Sharjah made 159 in one game and 136 in another. Ajman have yet to pass 116 in their two games.
Those totals reflect batting as well as the pitch. They do not give a fixed scoring average. No fresh pitch report is confirmed for this match.
Batters should watch the pace before playing big shots. Keeping wickets could help a team push late. Bowlers need to stop easy runs during the first six overs.
Weather And Team News
Friday’s Sharjah forecast lists sunny skies with little rain risk. The forecast may change before the start. There is no firm dew call in this preview.
The final XIs are not confirmed. The names below come from recent scorecards. They show player options rather than promised starters.
Squad Options For Both Teams
| Ajman Options | Sharjah Options |
|---|---|
| Lahiru Sandaruwan-I | Raheel Ali |
| Sheraz Khan | Aditya Shetty |
| Ishan Rajesh | Mohammad Ali Gurbaz |
| Shahrukh Amin | Mohammed Irshad Iqbal |
| Abdullah Saleem | Muhammad Hamdan |
| Lovepreet Singh Bajwa | Hazrat Hussain |
| Alamkhan Sahar | Faisal Altaf |
| Rahim Khan Muhammad | Ibrahim Masood |
| Muhammad Asif | Abdul Malik |
| Hasith Fernando | Ahmad Khan |
| Faisur Rahman | Hafeez ur Rehman |
This table is not a batting order. Players from the bench may also come into the XI. The toss update will confirm who plays.
Player Battles
Lahiru Sandaruwan-I vs Sharjah’s Bowlers
Lahiru can help Ajman recover from an early wicket. Sharjah need to stop him from building a long stand. Quiet overs could force him to take more risks.
Raheel Ali vs Ajman’s Bowlers
Raheel gives Sharjah a steady middle-order option. Ajman need to cut off his easy singles. That could make Sharjah’s late push harder.
Sheraz Khan vs Ibrahim Masood
Sheraz has helped Ajman with both bat and ball. Ibrahim can break a stand during Ajman’s innings. This battle matters if Ajman keep wickets through the opening overs.
Batters And Bowlers To Watch
Ajman batter watch: Lahiru Sandaruwan-I. Ajman need him to bat deep again. Help from the top order would make his job easier.
Sharjah batter watch: Raheel Ali. He can hold the innings together. Sharjah need partners who keep the runs moving.
Ajman bowler watch: Sheraz Khan. He offers a way to break a batting stand. A sharp spell could keep Sharjah within reach.
Sharjah bowler watch: Ibrahim Masood. He took wickets during Emirates Red’s chase. Ajman must avoid giving him another quick burst.
AJM vs SHA Match Prediction Scenarios
These are editorial estimates rather than confirmed scores. They assume a full 20-over game. Player picks depend on the final XI.
Scenario 1: If Ajman Win The Toss And Bat First
| Match Point | Estimate Or Pick |
|---|---|
| Powerplay, First 6 Overs | 38–50 runs |
| Total, Up To 20 Overs | 125–150 runs |
| Result | Sharjah to win the chase |
| Top Scorer | Lahiru Sandaruwan-I, if selected |
| Top Wicket Taker | Ibrahim Masood, if selected |
Ajman need to keep wickets through the first six overs. Their recent batting makes a big total less likely. Early wickets in Sharjah’s chase would change this view.
Scenario 2: If Sharjah Win The Toss And Bat First
| Match Point | Estimate Or Pick |
|---|---|
| Powerplay, First 6 Overs | 42–55 runs |
| Total, Up To 20 Overs | 140–165 runs |
| Result | Sharjah to win a close game |
| Top Scorer | Raheel Ali, if selected |
| Top Wicket Taker | Sheraz Khan, if selected |
Sharjah have posted the stronger scores so far. Ajman need wickets before a long stand forms. A good bowling finish could keep the chase small.
Final Match Prediction
Sharjah are our narrow pick to beat Ajman. Their batting has been steadier in the first two games. Neither team has yet found a winning all-round display.
Confidence: Low. The sample is small and the XIs are unknown. Sharjah’s next result could also change this early view.
For the latest toss call, visit Today Cricket Toss Prediction.
FAQs
When Is Ajman vs Sharjah’s 9th T20?
The game is on Friday, 23 October 2026. The listed start is 7:00 PM IST. Another schedule lists it one hour earlier.
Where Will Ajman vs Sharjah Be Played?
The game is at Sharjah Cricket Stadium in the UAE. Both teams have played their early league games there.
Who Is Favoured To Win Ajman vs Sharjah?
Sharjah are our narrow pre-toss pick. Their stronger early scores support the call.
Are The Playing XIs Confirmed?
No. The table shows options from recent scorecards. The teams will name their XIs at the toss.
