Desert Vipers vs Sharjah Warriors, ILT 2023, Today Match Prediction 15 January 2023

dv vs sw Match Prediction & Analysis

Desert Vipers will be looking to start their campaign on a positive note when they take on Sharjah Warriors in the fourth match of International League T20, 2023 played at Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai.

In the previous match, Sharjah Warriors were completely outclassed by M Emirates. With this result, Sharjah Warriors are lying in the bottom half of the league table.

On the other hand, captain Colin Munro will be hoping that the side can adjust to the conditions and put on a decent show with bat and ball.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Desert Vipers Preview

In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of Alex Hales, Colin Munro, Sherfane Rutherford, Sam Billings and Wanindu Hasaranga to provide the bulk of the runs.

In the bowling department, the side will be depending on the likes of Jake Lintott, Sheldon Cottrell, Tymal Mills, Tom Curran and Wanindu Hasaranga to provide crucial breakthroughs.

Desert Vipers Predicted Playing XI:

Alex Hales, Colin Munro, Sherfane Rutherford, Sam Billings, Dinesh Chandimal, Adam Lyth, Jake Lintott, Tymal Mills, Sheldon Cottrell, Tom Curran and Wanindu Hasaranga,

Desert Vipers Actual Playing XI:

Alex Hales, Rohan Mustafa, Ali Naseer, Tymal Mills, Benny Howell, Colin Munro, Sheldon Cottrell, Tom Curran, Gus Atkinson, Sherfane Rutherford, Sam Billings

Sharjah Warriors Preview

In the batting department, the side will be depending on the likes of Evin Lewis, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Dawid Malan, Moeen Ali and Mohammad Nabi to provide the bulk of the runs.

In the previous match, tail-ender Chris Woakes showcased some fight with the bat for Warriors and finished the innings with the top-score of 62 runs off 29 balls with the help of nine boundaries and two sixes. Besides Woakes, opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz showcased excellent form and scored 43 runs off 31 balls with the help of seven fours.

In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Chris Woakes, Naveen Ul Haq, Junaid Siddique, Mohammad Nabi and Moeen Ali to crucial breakthroughs.

In the previous match, Chris Woakes was the best bowler on display for Warriors and claimed 2 for 23 in his four overs.

Sharjah Warriors Predicted Playing XI:

Evin Lewis, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Dawid Malan, Joe Denly, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Moeen Ali (c), Mohammad Nabi, Chris Woakes, Karthik Meiyappan, Junaid Siddique, Naveen-ul-Haq

Sharjah Warriors Actual Playing XI:

Tom Kohler Cadmore, Evin Lewis, Junaid Siddique, Joe Denly, Mohammad Nabi, Naveen ul Haq, Moeen Ali, Dawid Malan, Karthik Meiyappan, Chris Woakes, Rahmanullah Gurbaz

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

The wicket at Dubai International Cricket Stadium will be in favour of the batting units. The bowlers will have to show discipline and consistency to get rewards on this surface. The weather forecast for the game on Sunday. 

Venue Details

Dubai International Stadium in Dubai is going to host the 4th match of International League T20 2023 between Desert Vipers and Sharjah Warriors.

Toss: To Bowl

Both the sides will be looking to win the toss, bowl first and restrict the opposing team to less than 160 runs. The average first innings score at the venue is around 144 runs.