The 30th match of the International League T20 will be played at Sharjah Cricket Stadium from 8 pm tomorrow. In this match, the strongest team of the tournament, Desert Vipers, will face Dubai Capitals.
This match is important for both the teams as Vipers would like to strengthen their position at the top, while Capitals desperately need a win to stay in the playoff race.
ILT20 2025, DV vs DC Head to Head Record
In the 5 matches played between the two teams so far, Dubai Capitals have had the upper hand. The team has won 3 matches while Vipers have been successful in 2. However, if we look at the form of this season, Desert Vipers seem to be far ahead.
ILT20 2025, Desert Vipers vs Dubai Capitals Team Status
Desert Vipers are in great form this season. The team has secured the first position in the points table with 7 wins and just 2 losses in 9 matches. The team has 14 points and their net run rate is +0.292. Alex Hales has scored 268 runs in 9 matches, while Sam Curran has also bowled well along with scoring 239 runs. Both Wanindu Hasaranga and Mohammad Aamir have taken 11-11 wickets, while Lockie Ferguson has taken 9 wickets in 6 matches.
On the other hand, the performance of Dubai Capitals has been average. The team is in fifth place with 4 wins and 4 losses in 8 matches. The team has 8 points and their net run rate is -0.629 which is a matter of concern. Shai Hope is the biggest hope for the team who has scored 379 runs in 8 matches. Experienced players like David Warner and Rovman Powell have not been able to perform big yet.
Probable Playing XI Desert Vipers
A Hales, F Zaman, A Hose, S Rutherford, S Curran (c), A Khan (wk), W Hasaranga, M Amir, L Ferguson, N Sowter, L Wood
Probable Playing XI Dubai Capitals
D Warner (c), S Hope (wk), S Billings, R Powell, G Naib, S Raza, J Fraser-McGurk, S Kuggeleijn, D Chameera, Z Khan, O McCoy
ILT20 2025, DV vs DC Pitch and Weather Report
The Sharjah pitch is helpful for fast bowlers. There is good bounce here and the new ball can cause trouble to the batsmen. An average of 160 runs are scored in the first innings while this figure drops to 138 in the second innings.
Talking about the weather, tomorrow night’s temperature is expected to be 21.5 degrees Celsius and the sky will be clear. The wind speed will be 25.3 kmph which can be beneficial for the bowlers.
ILT20 2025, Desert Vipers vs Dubai Capitals Dream11 Fantasy Tips
ILT20 2025, DV vs DC Dream11 Prediction: While making a fantasy team for tomorrow’s match, give priority to the players of Desert Vipers. Alex Hales or Sam Curran are the best options for the captain. Shai Hope or Vanindu Hasranga can be chosen for the vice-captain.
Be sure to keep experienced batsmen like David Warner, Fakhar Zaman and Rovman Powell in the team. Mohammad Aamir, Lockie Ferguson and Zaheer Khan can be trusted among the bowlers.
ILT20 2025, DV vs DC Match Prediction
ILT20 2025, Desert Vipers vs Dubai Capitals Match Prediction: Looking at the form, team balance and performance of the players, Desert Vipers have a 65% chance of winning. The team has match winners like Hales, Karan and Hasranga who can change the course of any match. The fast bowling of Aamir and Ferguson can wreak havoc on the Sharjah pitch. Dubai Capitals have a 35% chance of winning.
However, if great batsmen like Shai Hope and David Warner are on their day, they can turn the tables of the match. The team will need a big innings from the top order to win and the bowlers will also have to give their best performance. This match can be very exciting as both teams have match-winning players.
