πππππ :Β Dubai Capitals vs Desert Vipersββ
ππππ : February 09, Sunday
ππππ : 19:30 PM ISTβ
πππππ : Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
ππππππππππ : International League T20, 2025β
Dubai Capitals’ march to a maiden title
- Desert Vipers haven’t defeated the Dubai Capitals in the last five games
- Dubai Capitals have won the last six out of seven games, making them confident
- Dubai Capitals’ batters Hope and Naib have made more than 850 runs
Dubai Capitals vs Desert Vipers
TV channels: The fans can watch the match live on Hotstar
Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the FAFA191 Cricket Exchange India and website.
DC vs DV Match Prediction & Analysis
It is the title decider in the International League T20, 2025. The Dubai Capitals, who finished runner-up last year, will aim for their maiden title as they take on the Desert Vipers in this game. The Capitals will draw inspiration from their win against the Vipers in the 1st Qualifier and look to repeat the same show. The Vipers defeated the Sharjah Warriors comprehensively in the 2nd Qualifier and look to build on the momentum.
TEAMS PREVIEW
Dubai Capitals Preview
Sam Billings and his players will be confident going into the final. They defeated the Desert Vipers by 5 wickets in the 1st Qualifier and shall feel confident taking on the same team in the final. They have peaked at the right time and have their batting lineup in good form. Billings would expect a stronger show from his bowling attack, as it hasn’t been consistent this season for the bowlers.
Shai Hope has made 484 runs this season, and the team will expect a good start from him and Adam Rossington. Gulbadin Naib has done well in the last few games and will look to build partnerships in the middle order with Sam Billings and Rovman Powell. Dasun Shanaka, Sikandar Raza, and Dushmantha Chameera have good hitting abilities, which makes it a strong batting lineup.
Desert Vipers Preview
Sam Curran has taken over the captaincy from Lockie Ferguson, who has ended his stint in the tournament. The side put up a good show in the 2nd Qualifier against the Sharjah Warriorz, winning by 7 wickets. Curran must inspire confidence in his camp, as they haven’t defeated the Dubai Capitals in the last two seasons. The bowling attack must deliver the goods for the team to win.
Alex Hales has made 400 runs in the tournament and looks forward to delivering a good start in this game with Rahmanullah Gurbaz. The middle order is in good form, and the side expects runs from Daniel Lawrence, Max Holden, and Sam Curran. Azam Khan, Ali Naseer, and Sherfane Rutherford must create fireworks in the final overs and take the side to a big total.
Weather Conditions
We will have clear skies over Dubai. Like always, the wicket will be flat, allowing batsmen to play their strokes freely. There won’t be much for the fast bowlers on this wicket, and they must use their variations to do well. The average first-innings score in the last three games is over 180 runs, and the team batting first needs 200 on the board to feel confident.
DC vs DV Pitch Report
Dubai International Cricket Stadium is a high-scoring venue where the pitch is a paradise to bat on, and the outfield is very quick. Fast bowlers have always struggled here as there isn’t much for them on the surface. Spinners have enjoyed a good record as the ball turns sharply and tends to stop on the batsmen.
Toss: To Bowl
In the last eight games, the side batting first has defended the score only once. The wicket is easy for run chases as the conditions improve in the second innings. Both captains will take a cue from the past results and opt to bowl first upon winning the toss.
