The fifth match of the ILT 20.2024 will be played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on January 14 at 8 pm (IST). In this match, the current champions Gulf Giants will face Desert Vipers. Both teams will be eager to register their first win of the tournament. The match will be telecast live on Zee5.
ILT20 2025, Gulf Giants vs Desert Vipers Team Status
Desert Vipers performed brilliantly in their first match and defeated MI Emirates by 7 wickets. Dan Lawrence’s whirlwind batting (70 runs) and Sam Curran’s all-round performance (50 runs and 1 wicket) helped the team to the top of the points table. His net run rate is + 0.700.
On the other hand, the Gulf giants suffered a close defeat to Abu Dhabi Knight Riders in their first match. Despite Rehan Ahmed’s 46 runs and Mark Adair’s 2 wickets, the team could not win. The team is currently at the 5th position with a net run rate of – 0.050.
ILT20 2025, GG vs DV Head to Head Record
There were 6 matches between the two teams last season, in which both of them won 3-3 matches. The last match was won by the Gulf Giants. The two teams are expected to face each other in an exciting clash this time around.
Probable Playing XI for Gulf Giants
Jamie Smith (wicketkeeper), James Vince (captain), Chris Lynn, Shimron Hetmyer, Jordan Cox, Adil Rashid, Chris Jordan, Dominic Drakes, Rehan Ahmed, Mark Adair, Blessing Muzarabani
Probable Playing XI for Desert Vipers
Alex Hales, Colin Munro (c), Adam Hose, Sam Billings (wk), Sherfane Rutherford, Wanindu Hasaranga, Sam Curran, Dan Lawrence, Mohammad Aamir, Luke Wood, Nathan Souter
ILT20 2025, GG vs DV Weather and Pitch Report
The weather in Dubai is expected to be clear tomorrow evening. The temperature will hover around 23 degrees Celsius. The wind speed is likely to be 22 kmph.
The pitch will be good for batting. The average first innings score here is 151. Fast bowlers can help in the initial overs. The spinners will also get some turn. The team winning the toss would like to bat first.
ILT20 2025, Gulf Giants vs Desert Vipers Dream11 Fantasy Tips
ILT20 2025, GG vs DV Dream11 Prediction: Give more space to Desert Vipers batsmen in your fantasy team. Dan Lawrence and Sam Curran are in form. Rehan Ahmed and Mark Adair are good options from the Gulf Giants.
Dan Lawrence will be the captain and Sam Curran will be the vice-captain. Pick Jamie Smith in the wicket-keeper. Add Hasaranga and Amir to the bowling.
ILT20 2025, GG vs DV match prediction
ILT20 2025, Gulf Giants vs Desert Vipers match prediction: Both teams are very strong, but the Desert Vipers’ lead seems to be a bit heavy. His performance in the last match was excellent and the morale of the team is also high.
The Gulf Giants also have good players and they can make a comeback. According to this, the chances of winning are 60% for Desert Vipers and 40% for Gulf Giants.
