Desert Vipers vs Dubai Capitals , ILT20, Today Match Prediction

DV vs DC Match Prediction & Analysis

It is the 1st Qualifier in the ongoing International League T20, 2025. The Desert Vipers will take on the Dubai Capitals in this game. Interestingly, the two teams met in the last league game, where the Dubai Capitals rode home to a 9-wicket win. The Capitals will draw inspiration from the win and repeat the same performance. The Vipers have done well, finishing at the top of the points table and shall look to make a strong comeback.  

The Dubai Capitals have an impressive record against the Desert Vipers. They have won the last four games between the two teams and shall feel confident. The side has a good record at this venue, and the players know the conditions well. The Vipers will be under pressure due to their poor record against the Capitals. It is a big stage, and we expect a thrilling contest.

RECENT PERFORMANCE

DV

L W L W W

DV

137/10 in 19.4 6.96

ILT20

Dubai Capitals beat Desert Vipers by 9 wickets 03 Feb 2025

DC

138/1 in 17.1 8.04

DV

130/5 in 19.0 6.84

ILT20

Desert Vipers beat Gulf Giants by 5 wickets 29 Jan 2025

GG

129/8 in 20.0 6.45

MIE

228/2 in 20.0 11.4

ILT20

MI Emirates beat Desert Vipers by 154 runs 27 Jan 2025

DV

74/10 in 12.3 5.92

SW

151/8 in 20.0 7.55

ILT20

Desert Vipers won by 8 wkts 25 Jan 2025

DV

152/2 in 14.5 10.25

DV

95/0 in 10.0 9.5

ILT20

Desert Vipers beat Sharjah Warriors by 10 wickets 22 Jan 2025

SW

91/10 in 19.1 4.75

DC

W W L W W

DV

137/10 in 19.4 6.96

ILT20

Dubai Capitals beat Desert Vipers by 9 wickets 03 Feb 2025

DC

138/1 in 17.1 8.04

DC

217/4 in 20.0 10.85

ILT20

Dubai Capitals beat Abu Dhabi Knight Riders by 26 runs 02 Feb 2025

ADKR

191/5 in 20.0 9.55

DC

131/9 in 20.0 6.55

ILT20

Sharjah Warriorz won by 9 wkts 28 Jan 2025

SW

135/1 in 11.5 11.41

ADKR

203/4 in 20.0 10.15

ILT20

Dubai Capitals beat Abu Dhabi Knight Riders by 9 wickets 26 Jan 2025

DC

207/2 in 19.5 10.44

DC

154/5 in 18.4 8.25

ILT20

Dubai Capitals beat Gulf Giants by 6 wickets 23 Jan 2025

GG

153/5 in 20.0 7.65

HEAD TO HEAD

TEAMS PREVIEW

Desert Vipers Preview

The Desert Vipers would like to overcome their massive loss in the last game. Lockie Ferguson rested many of his key players in the last game after making it to the playoffs. They will play their best XI in this contest, and Ferguson expects a clinical effort from them. He knows Dubai Capitals' strengths and would like the team's senior players to perform well. 

Alex Hales has been the team's best batsman this season, and he must deliver a good start in this game with Fakhar Zaman. Daniel Lawrence will look to anchor the innings in the middle order and add runs with Sam Curran and Azam Khan. They have depth in the batting and expect quick runs from Wanindu Hasaranga, Sherfane Rutherford, and David Payne.  

After struggling in the last game, the bowling attack will look for a strong comeback. Mohammad Amir and Dhruv Parashar must get early breakthroughs to put the team in a strong position. Wanindu Hasaranga and Lockie Ferguson are experienced bowlers and must do well in the middle overs. The team will expect a good show from Sam Curran and Lawrence in the supporting role.

Desert Vipers Predicted Playing XI:

Lockie Ferguson (c), Fakhar Zaman, Daniel Lawrence, Sam Curran, Sherfane Rutherford, Wanindu Hasaranga, Azam Khan (wk), Dhruv Parashar, David Payne, Mohammad Amir, David Payne, Alex Hales (Impact Player)

Desert Vipers Actual Playing XI:

Dhruv Parashar, Max Holden, Mohammad Amir, Khuzaima Bin Tanvir, Lockie Ferguson, Alex Hales, Dan Lawrence, Sam Curran, Wanidu Hasaranga, Sherfane Rutherford, David Payne, Rahmanullah Gurbaz

Dubai Capitals Preview

Sam Billings has done well since taking over the captaincy role of the team. The 9-wicket win against the Desert Vipers in the last game has boosted their confidence. They have a strong batting lineup and an excellent record against the Vipers. Billings would look to extend this record and make it to the final.  

David Warner has made an impact after joining the squad and must deliver a strong start in this game with Shai Hope. Gulbadin Naib is an aggressive player, and he will look to do well in the middle order with Rovman Powell and Dasun Shanaka. Sam Billings, Dushmantha Chameera, and Sikandar Raza add firepower to this batting lineup down the order, making it strong. 

Farhan Khan and Obed McCoy must strike early in the game, as the Vipers have a strong batting lineup. Dushmantha Chameera and Qais Ahmad will enjoy bowling on this track and look to dent the batting in the middle overs. Haider Ali, Sikandar Raza, and Gulbadin Naib add depth to the attack.

Dubai Capitals Predicted Playing XI:

Sam Billings (c), Shai Hope (wk), David Warner, Gulbadin Naib, Rovman Powell, Dasun Shanaka, Sikandar Raza, Dushmantha Chameera, Haider Ali, Farhan Khan, Obed McCoy, Qais Ahmad (Impact Player)

Dubai Capitals Actual Playing XI:

Farhan Khan, Haider Ali, Dasun Shanaka, Gulbadin Naib, Obed McCoy, Qais Ahmad, Rovman Powell, Shai Hope, Dushmantha Chameera, Sikandar Raza, Sam Billings, Adam Rossington

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

Dubai will have clear skies and great weather conditions. It will be a flat surface, allowing batters to play safely. There isn't much on this track for the fast bowlers, but spinners can trouble the batters. The average first innings score is around 170 runs, and the side batting first would like 190 runs on the board.

DV vs DC Pitch Report

Dubai International Cricket Stadium has a flat track and a fast outfield, making it a paradise for the batsmen. Fast bowlers have always struggled as there isn't much on the surface, and they need to use their variations well. Spinners have enjoyed a good run here as the ball turns a bit.

Toss: To Bowl

Chasing scores at this venue is easy as the wicket is good across both innings. We have seen big run chases at this venue, and in the last four games, the team chasing the score has won three times. The side winning the toss will prefer to bowl first.