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CLAIM NOWToss Winner - Desert Vipers won the toss and choose to bowl first
Desert Vipers beat Sharjah Warriors by 10 wickets
In this year's ILT20 season, teams batting second at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium have dominated night games, winning four of the six matches held there.
We are backing Desert Vipers as the winners of this game.
Tournament: | International League T20, 2025 |
Format: | t20 |
Venue: | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai, United Arab Emirates |
Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
Weather: | 24.0°C|Sunny |
Match 15 of the ILT20 will see a clash between Desert Vipers and Sharjah Warriorz at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium this Wednesday. The Vipers have established themselves as the team to beat, topping the league table with eight points from five outings. The Warriorz haven't found the same success yet, managing just four points in their four matches to stay near the bottom at fifth place. Given their impressive run of results, the Vipers should enter this contest with plenty of confidence.
166/5 in 20.0 8.3
168/3 in 18.4 9
159/5 in 20.0 7.95
129/10 in 19.3 6.62
After four consecutive victories, Desert Vipers' winning streak came to an end when Dubai Capitals handed them their first defeat by 6 wickets. The Vipers struggled with the bat, managing only 139 runs before being dismissed. The Capitals then made light work of the chase, reaching the target with 14 balls and 6 wickets to spare.
The Vipers will be eager to bounce back, and they certainly have the talent pool to do so. Sam Curran continues to deliver consistent performances, accumulating 158 runs across five innings with a strike rate of 113.66. The batting lineup looks solid with Alex Hales and Daniel Lawrence making regular contributions, while Sherfane Rutherford and Fakhar Zaman round out this formidable batting order.
In the bowling department, skipper Lockie Ferguson has led by example with 8 wickets and an impressive economy rate of 6.37. The bowling unit gains extra strength through Wanindu Hasaranga, Mohammad Amir, and Sam Curran, who provide reliable options throughout the innings.
Fakhar Zaman, Alex Hales, Daniel Lawrence, Sam Curran, Azam Khan, Sherfane Rutherford, Tanish Suri (wk), Wanindu Hasaranga, Ali Naseer, Lockie Ferguson (c), Mohammad Amir
Alex Hales, Fakhar Zaman, Dan Lawrence, Tanish Suri, Mohammad Amir, David Payne, Wanidu Hasaranga, Sherfane Rutherford, Lockie Ferguson, Sam Curran, Dhruv Parashar
Sharjah Warriorz have been inconsistent this season, managing two wins and two losses so far. Their most recent outing was a tough 9-wicket loss against MI Emirates in Sharjah, where their total of 176 was chased down with ease in just 17.4 overs.
Avishka Fernando has been a standout performer for the team, scoring 120 runs in just two innings at an explosive strike rate of 272. Johnson Charles has been another key contributor with the bat, scoring 120 runs at a strike rate of 152 across two innings.
Lower down the order, Rohan Mustafa and Luke Wells have chipped in with some impactful cameos to boost the team’s totals.
In the bowling lineup, captain Tim Southee Holder has led the attack, taking 5 wickets across four innings with an economy rate of 9.46. Adam Milne has supported with 4 wickets at an economy rate of 8.81, but the overall bowling effort has lacked firepower.
Jason Roy, Johnson Charles (wk), Avishka Fernando, Rohan Mustafa, Luke Wells, Karim Janat, Ethan DSouza, Keemo Paul, Tim Southee (c), Adam Milne, Dilshan Madushanka
Avishka Fernando, Jason Roy, Luke Wells, Ashton Agar, Harmeet Singh, Johnson Charles, Tim Seifert, Tom Kohler Cadmore, Junaid Siddique, Adam Milne, Rohan Mustafa, Tim Southee
Batters usually enjoy their time at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, especially during the initial overs when the ball travels smoothly off the willow. The pitch's character changes as the game progresses, with spin bowlers finding more grip and turn after the halfway mark. While pacers who bang the ball short can extract some bounce, this track remains batting-friendly throughout. Dew, however, might make things easier for the chasing side.
Dubai's forecast promises ideal cricket conditions with clear skies and comfortable temperatures.
Pitch Condition
BalancedBatting Conditions
Moderate ScoringPace Bowling
SwingSpin Bowling
Average TurnThe average score batting first at Dubai International Cricket Stadium is 158. This season, the highest total posted at the venue in the ILT20 Desert Vipers’ 193-5 versus Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, a game they won by 53 runs.
Teams batting second at Dubai International Cricket Stadium have generally found more success in night games, winning four out of six night fixtures held at the venue this ILT20 season.
It has been an impressive season for Desert Vipers, creating a team that appears well-balanced and effective in all areas. Even after losing their last match, they hold the top position in the standings and remain a formidable side to challenge. Meanwhile, Sharjah Warriorz are coming off a heavy defeat and will aim to recover their form quickly. Although the Warriorz have match-winners who can turn the tide, the Vipers’ consistent form and superior balance make them favorites to keep their winning streak alive.
We are backing Desert Vipers as the winners of this game.
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