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The highly anticipated Qualifier 1 of the International League T20 2025 will see Desert Vipers face off against Dubai Capitals at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on February 5, 2025. This match is crucial as both teams vie for a spot in the final.
Currently sitting at the top of the points table, the Vipers have demonstrated impressive form throughout the tournament, securing 14 points with 7 wins from 10 matches. Key players include Alex Hales, who has amassed 286 runs, and bowlers like Mohammad Amir and Wanindu Hasaranga, each taking 11 wickets this season. The Vipers will be looking to maintain their momentum heading into the knockout stages.
In contrast, the Capitals have had a more inconsistent season, finishing second with a record of 6 wins and 4 losses. They secured their playoff spot following a victory over Abu Dhabi Knight Riders. Notable performances have come from Shai Hope, who leads their batting with 467 runs, and Gulbadin Naib, providing stability in both batting and bowling.
Match Details: ILT20 2025, Qualifier 1
- Date and time: February 5, 02:30 pm GMT/ 08:00 pm IST/ 06:30 pm local
- Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
Dubai International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report
The pitch at Dubai International Cricket Stadium is expected to be balanced, favouring both batters and bowlers. Historically, it supports spinners at the later stages of the game, but will be more conducive to batting. Teams winning the toss may opt to chase due to this trend.
DV vs DC Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicket-keeper: Shai Hope
- Batters: Alex Hales, Dasun Shanaka, Rovman Powell
- All-rounders: Gulbadin Naib, Sikandar Raza, Sam Curran, Wanindu Hasaranga
- Bowlers: Mohammad Amir, Dushmantha Chameera, Lockie Ferguson
DV vs DC Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
- Choice 1: Gulbadin Naib (c), Wanindu Hasaranga (vc)
- Choice 2: Sikandar Raza (c), Dasun Shanaka (vc)
Also WATCH: Gulbadin Naib takes a breathtaking catch to dismiss Azam Khan in ILT20 2025
DV vs DC Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Brandon McMullen, Ben Dunk, Nathan Sowter, Sherfane Rutherford
DV vs DC Dream11 Team for today’s match (February 5, 02:30 pm GMT):
Squads:
Dubai Capitals: Shai Hope (wk), Ben Dunk, Brandon McMullen, Sikandar Raza (c), Rovman Powell, Dasun Shanaka, Gulbadin Naib, Scott Kuggeleijn, Olly Stone, Haider Ali, Farhan Khan, Obed McCoy, Adam Rossington, Joe Burns, Najibullah Zadran, Dushmantha Chameera, Sharafuddin Ashraf, Jeffrey Vandersay, Joe Weatherley, Zahir Khan, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Akif Raja, Garuka Sanketh, Zeeshan Naseer
Desert Vipers: Fakhar Zaman, Alex Hales, Daniel Lawrence, Sam Curran, Azam Khan, Sherfane Rutherford, Tanish Suri (wk), Dhruv Parashar, Wanindu Hasaranga, Nathan Sowter, Mohammad Amir, Luke Wood, Ali Naseer, Khuzaima Tanveer, Kushal Malla, Michael Jones, David Payne, Adam Hose, Max Holden, Lockie Ferguson (c)
