The ILT20 2025 final features an exciting contest between the Dubai Capitals and Desert Vipers, both of whom have impressed throughout the tournament. The Capitals, with six wins and four losses in the league stage, have been a resilient side, notably defeating the Vipers in Qualifier 1. On the other hand, the Vipers finished top of the league with seven wins and three losses, showcasing their dominance. Despite a defeat to the Capitals in Qualifier 1, they bounced back in Qualifier 2 with a strong performance against the Sharjah Warriorz and now stake their claim to win the ultimate glory.
Match Details: ILT20 2025, Final
- Date and Time: February 9, 2:00 pm GMT/ 07:30 pm IST/ 6:00 pm local
- Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
Dubai International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report
The pitch at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium is renowned for its batting-friendly nature, offering consistent bounce and good carry that encourages aggressive stroke play. This results in high-scoring games, particularly during the early overs when the ball comes onto the bat nicely. Historically, the average run rate for T20 matches at this venue is around 7.63, which highlights the challenging conditions for bowlers, while still providing ample opportunities for batters to score freely.
As the match progresses, spinners may find some assistance, but the presence of dew could shift the advantage towards the batting side, making the second innings particularly enticing for chasing teams. In fact, winning the toss and opting to bowl first has been a popular strategy, with 6 out of 9 matches this season being won by teams batting second. Overall, the pitch at Dubai International Cricket Stadium sets the stage for an exciting and dynamic contest, where teams must adjust their strategies accordingly to harness the surface’s full potential.
DC vs DV Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicketkeepers: Shai Hope, Rahmanullah Gurbaz
- Batters: Alex Hales, Dasun Shanaka, Rovman Powell
- All-rounders: Gulbadin Naib, Sam Curran,Wanindu Hasaranga, Dan Lawrence
- Bowlers: Dushmantha Chameera, Obed McCoy
DC vs DV Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
- Choice 1: Gulbadin Naib (c), Sam Curran (vc)
- Choice 2: Shai Hope (c) Alex Hales (vc)
DC vs DV Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Scott Kuggeleijn, Ayman Ahamed, Max Holden, Sherfane Rutherford
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DC vs DV Dream11 Team for today’s match (February 9, 2:00 pm GMT):
Squads:
Dubai Capitals: David Warner, Shai Hope, Gulbadin Naib, Rovman Powell, Sikandar Raza, Joe Burns, Najibullah Zadran, Farhan Khan, Zeeshan Naseer, Ayman Ahamed, Ammar Badami, Ankur Sangwan, Jash Giyanai, Dasun Shanaka, Dushmantha Chameera, Scott Kuggeleijn, Obed McCoy, Olly Stone, Jeffrey Vandersay, Joe Weatherley.
Desert Vipers: Alex Hales, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Max Holden, Dan Lawrence, Azam Khan, Adam Hose, Michael Jones, Sherfane Rutherford, Tanish Suri, Fakhar Zaman, Bas de Leede, David Payne, Khuzaima Bin Tanveer, Nathan Sowter, Mohammad Amir, Sam Curran, Wanindu Hasaranga, Ali Naseer, Lockie Ferguson.