Dubai Capitals vs Desert Vipers,13th Match,International League T20, 2025,2025-01-20 14:30 GMT

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Teams Overview:

Dubai Capitals

• The Dubai Capitals have had a tough start to their season. Despite earning one victory in their opening game, they've suffered three consecutive losses and now sit at the bottom of the table with only 2 points.
• In their last match against Gulf Giants, the batting lineup struggled except for Dasun Shanaka, who scored 33* off 20 deliveries.

Desert Vipers

• The Desert Vipers have been on a roll this season, winning all four of their matches so far.
• Their recent game against Abu Dhabi Knight Riders saw strong performances from key batsmen like Alex Hales (58 runs), Dan Lawrence (49 runs), and Sam Curran (35 runs). Bowlers Wanindu Hasaranga (2/22) and Dhruv Parashar (1/9) also played crucial roles in securing the win.

Weather & Pitch Report:

Weather

• Sunny skies with temperatures ranging from 22 to 18 degrees Celsius.
• Nighttime will be cooler, with humidity levels below 50%.
• No chance of precipitation expected during the match.

Pitch Conditions

• The pitch at Dubai International Cricket Stadium offers decent batting conditions, with most scores falling in the range of 170-180 runs.
• Fast bowlers might get some movement off the surface early on, but spinners may struggle as dew settles in later.
• Teams are advised to bowl first after winning the toss.

Probable XIs:

Dubai Capitals:

1. Ben Dunk
2. Shai Hope (wk)
3. Brandon McMullen
4. Sikandar Raza (c)
5. Rovman Powell
6. Dasun Shanaka
7. Gulbadin Naib
8. Scott Kuggeleijn
9. Dushmantha Chameera
10. Haider Ali
11. Farhan Khan

Desert Vipers:

1. Fakhar Zaman
2. Alex Hales
3. Daniel Lawrence
4. Tanish Suri (wk)
5. Sam Curran (c)
6. Azam Khan
7. Sherfane Rutherford
8. Dhruv Parashar
9. Wanindu Hasaranga
10. Nathan Sowter
11. Mohammad Amir

Fantasy Cricket Tips:

Dubai Capitals:

• Captain/Vice-Captain (C/VC): Sikandar Raza
• Key Players to Consider:
  • Dasun Shanaka
  • Gulbadin Naib

Desert Vipers:

• Key Players to Consider:
  • Alex Hales
  • Dan Lawrence
  • Sam Curran

Match Prediction:

Given the current form and team combinations, the Desert Vipers are likely to emerge victorious in this match.

Watch DC vs DV Live Streaming:

• Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
• Date & Time:
  • IST (Indian Standard Time): January 20, 2025, at 8 PM
  • Local Time: January 20, 2025, at 6:30 PM

Stay tuned for an exciting match between the Dubai Capitals and Desert Vipers!