Islamabad, Feb 4: The 30th match of the 2025 International League T20 sees Desert Vipers taking on Dubai Capitals at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium in February.
Points Table:
- Desert Vipers: 10 matches, 7 wins, 3 losses, 14 points
- Dubai Capitals: 10 matches, 6 wins, 4 losses, 12 points
- MI Emirates: 10 matches, 5 wins, 5 losses, 10 points
- Sharjah Warriors: 10 matches, 5 wins, 5 losses, 10 points
- Gulf Giants: 10 matches, 4 wins, 6 losses, 8 points
- Abu Dhabi Knight Riders: 10 matches, 3 wins, 7 losses, 6 points
Form Guide: Dubai Capitals The Dubai Capitals are in 4th place with a solid record of 5 wins and 4 losses. Their top run-scorer, Shai Hope, has accumulated 415 runs, while Dushmantha Chameera leads with 11 wickets. Dubai won their last match by 26 runs against Abu Dhabi Knight Riders. After posting a hefty 217/4, thanks to an explosive 93 from David Warner, they defended it well. Chameera’s 2/25 helped restrict Abu Dhabi to 191/5.
Form Guide: Desert Vipers Desert Vipers are at the top of the points table, with 7 wins and 2 losses. Alex Hales is their highest run-scorer, having made 268 runs, while Wanindu Hasaranga leads the wickets column with 11 scalps. In their previous match, they defeated Gulf Giants by 5 wickets. Gulf Giants could only muster 129/8, and Vipers chased it down in 19 overs, with Max Holden’s match-winning 70 off 54 balls.
Key Players to Watch:
- Dubai Capitals: Shai Hope and David Warner with the bat, and Dushmantha Chameera with the ball.
- Desert Vipers: Alex Hales, Wanindu Hasaranga, and Max Holden.
Top Performers in the Tournament:
- Most Runs: Shai Hope (467 runs), Tom Banton (464 runs), and Tom Kohler-Cadmore (347 runs).
- Top Wicket Takers: Fazalhaq Farooqi (20 wickets), Jason Holder (17 wickets), and Blessing Muzarabani (16 wickets).
Match Predictions:
- Toss Winner: Desert Vipers
- Match Winner: Desert Vipers
- Top Batter: Alex Hales (Desert Vipers), Dasun Shanaka (Dubai Capitals)
- Top Bowler: Mohammad Amir (Desert Vipers), Qais Ahmad (Dubai Capitals)
- Most Sixes: Alex Hales (Desert Vipers), Dasun Shanaka (Dubai Capitals)
- Player of the Match: Alex Hales (Desert Vipers)
- Projected Scores: Desert Vipers 155+, Dubai Capitals 145+
Live Streaming: Watch the match live with geo-restrictions applicable. Stay tuned for updates as the final team line-ups are confirmed closer to match time.
This match promises a thrilling contest, with both teams featuring key players capable of turning the game.
