Dubai Capitals beat Abu Dhabi Knight Riders by 9 runs in a close ILT20 match on Dec. 14, 2025, with Shayan Jahangir scoring 99.

The Dubai Capitals defeated the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders by nine runs in a tight ILT20 match on December 14, 2025, at Zayed Cricket Stadium. Shayan Jahangir scored a career-best 99 off 77 balls, the highest score by an associate player in the tournament, guiding the Capitals to 196/5. Jordan Cox (29) and Rovman Powell (38*) supported the innings, while Andre Russell's 53* off 33 couldn't save the Knight Riders, who fell short at 187/8. Waqar Salamkheil took 3 for 34, and Muhammad Jawadullah defended 26 in the final over. Jahangir was named player of the match. The Capitals now have two wins, while the Knight Riders' season remains uncertain.