The 12th T20 match of the International League T20 2025 will be played between the Gulf Giants vs the Desert Vipers on December 12, 2025, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai.
The match will start at 8:00 PM IST (6:00 PM UAE local time).
Both teams will be looking to win to gain a strong position in the tournament. The live broadcast of the clash will be available in India on FanCode.
Today we will know here, Head to Head, Team Status, Dream11, Prediction, Playing XI, Captain Choices
ILT20 GG vs DV 2025: Head to Head
DV has a 6-3 lead over GG in the last 9 matches. This will be the second time the two teams have faced each other this season, with the most recent clash ending in a Super Over victory for DV.
Gulf Giants vs Desert Vipers Team Status
Gulf Giants: GG have played four matches, winning three and losing one, placing them second in the points table (6 points, NRR +0.810). Defending champions of 2022-23, Pathum Nissanka has impressed with the bat. Azmatullah Omarzai has been the key bowler. GG has won three of their last five clash.
Desert Vipers: DV have played four matches, winning all of them, placing them first in the points table (8 points, NRR +0.234). Dan Lawrence and Andries Gous (107 runs) have contributed to their batting. David Payne is a strength in the bowling. DV have won 4 of their last 5 clashes.
Gulf Giants (GG) Probable Playing XI
- Pathum Nissanka
- James Vince(C)
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK)
- Kyle Mayers
- Azmatullah Omarzai
- Moeen Ali
- Gerhard Erasmus
- Liam Dawson
- Aayan Afzal Khan
- Tabraiz Shamsi
- Blessing Muzarabani
Desert Vipers (DV) Probable Playing XI
- Andries Gous(WK)
- Vriitya Aravind
- Dan Lawrence
- Shimron Hetmyer
- Sam Curran(C)
- Wanindu Hasaranga
- Tom Bruce
- Khuzaima Bin Tanvir
- David Payne
- Naseem Shah
- Noor Ahmed
ILT20 GGvs DV Match Weather and Pitch Report
The Dubai International Cricket Stadium pitch is spinning, swinging initially but offering sharp turn for spinners later. Batting average, spin is strong. The average score in the first innings is 152 runs and in the second is 139 runs.
On December 12, 2025, the temperature in Dubai is 27°C, cloud cover is 100%, light wind at 10 km/h, and there is a negligible chance of rain (0%).
ILT20 Today GG vs DV Match Prediction
GG vs DV Prediction: The 12th clash of ILT20 2025 is being played between the Gulf Giants and the Desert Vipers in Dubai. The Desert Vipers lead the table with four wins from four, while the Gulf Giants are looking to bounce back from a loss.
Pathum Nissanka (204 runs) and Azamtullah Omarzai (9 wickets) are GG’s strengths, but Desert has Dan Lawrence (125 runs) and David Paine (7 wickets) in form. The pitch will favor spinners, making the chase advantageous.
Desert has the upper hand in the head-to-head and is in better form. This will be an exciting contest where the toss will prove crucial. Based on the statistics, Desert Vipers have a 60% chance of winning, while Gulf has a 40% chance. Desert Vipers could win today.
ILT20 GG vs DV Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips
Today GG vs DV T20 Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips & Prediction: Azamtullah Omarzai (all-rounder), David Paine, and Pathum Nissanka are the top choices for Captain Choices or Vice Captain Choices in the Grand League. Wanindu Hasaranga and Sam Curran would be safe picks in the smaller leagues.
Choose Andries Gaus or Rahmanullah Gurbaz as wicketkeeper. In bowling, definitely consider Noor Ahmed, Tabriz Shamsi, and Naseem Shah. Differential picks: Dan Lawrence and Kyle Mayers. In a chase, top-order batsmen can score more points.
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