Dubai Capitals vs Desert Vipers Match Details
Match: Dubai Capitals vs Desert Vipers, Match 25 | ILT20 2023
Date: Thursday, 2 February 2023
Time: 19:00 (GMT+5) / 19:30 (GMT+5.5) / 20:00 (GMT+6)
Format: T20
Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
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- So far in the tournament, Adam Zampa has six wickets from two games. He is our choice to lead the Dubai Capitals in wickets in this game.
- We are betting on Wanindu Hasaranga to be the top Wicket-taker for the Desert Vipers against the Dubai Capitals on a field that should favour spinners.
- Opening batsman for the Desert Vipers, Alex Hales, has won games with 438 runs scored in 8 contests.
The Dubai Capitals will play the Desert Vipers at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. On Thursday, February 2, 2022–23 ILT20 match number 25 begins at 18:00 local time.
Despite being in the last position on the table, the Capitals are only three points behind Gulf Giants in second place and are six points ahead of Abu Dhabi Knight Riders. They defeated the Knight Riders on Monday with 14 balls left and a convincing seven-wicket victory.
At the top of the desk, in this game, the Desert Vipers hope to avoid suffering their first consecutive loss in the competition. They weren’t simply defeated in their last match; after being dismissed for 84, MI Emirates crushed them by 157 runs. It will be fascinating to observe how they react to this conflict.
Dubai Capitals vs Desert Vipers Weather Report, Toss Prediction, and Pitch Report
Dubai might see a warm evening on February 2.
It has served as a location for run chases, where the majority of teams have chosen to chase scores. The second inning’s bowling presents a significant challenge for both teams. The winning team in this game will choose to bowl first because the skippers will have no doubts during the toss.
The Dubai International Cricket Stadium will host the game. On this surface, spin bowlers tormented the batters in the previous game, and we anticipate more of the same.
Dubai Capitals Team News & Probable Playing XIs
The fact that Niroshan Dickwella and George Munsey scored runs in the last game should give them confidence. The side would like to see them put on a similar performance at the top. After a stellar performance in the previous match, Fred Klaassen will need to take early wickets while starting the bowling with Hazrat Luqman. There is no change in XI.
Recent form – W L NR W L
Dubai Capitals’ Probable XI
Rovman Powell (c), Niroshan Dickwella (wk), Dasun Shanaka, George Munsey, Sikandar Raza, Yusuf Pathan, Hazrat Luqman, Chamika Karunaratne, Akif Raja, Adam Zampa, Fred Klaassen
Desert Vipers Team News & Probable Playing XIs
With 400+ runs in fantastic form, Alex Hales will try to create a solid partnership with Rohan Mustafa. Given that their opponents are skilled with the bat at the top, Sheldon Cottrell and Gus Atkinson will need to get started quickly. There is no change in XI too.
Recent form – W L W W L
Desert Vipers’ Probable XI
Colin Munro (c), Sam Billings (wk), Alex Hales, Rohan Mustafa, Benny Howell, Sherfane Rutherford, Luke Wood, Wanindu Hasaranga, Sheldon Cottrell, Gus Atkinson, Shiraz Ahmed
Dubai Capitals vs Desert Vipers Head-to-Head Stats (Last 5 matches)
| Team | Won | Lost |
| Dubai Capitals | 0 | 1 |
| Desert Vipers | 1 | 0 |
Dubai Capitals vs Desert Vipers Prediction
Winning the toss
- Desert Vipers
Top batsman
- Dubai Capitals – Rovman Powell
- Desert Vipers – Alex Hales
Top bowler
- Dubai Capitals – Fred Klaassen
- Desert Vipers – Wanindu Hasaranga
Most sixes
- Dubai Capitals – Rovman Powell
- Desert Vipers – Alex Hales
Player of the Match
- Desert Vipers – Alex Hales
Team Scores Batting First
- Dubai Capitals – 180+
- Desert Vipers – 190+
Desert Vipers is the favourite to win this match.
Even though Dubai Capitals are playing cricket considerably better than they were at the beginning of the campaign, we still anticipate them to lose against Desert Vipers. The Vipers, who are now atop the standings, have only dropped two games the entire season and are even winning games without Alex Hales contributing many runs. Although we predict a close race, we are supporting Desert Vipers.