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This is DV vs DC Dream11 Prediction. It will be the Qualifier 1 of the International League T20 (ILT20) 2025. Desert Vipers will be playing against the Dubai Capitals at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai. The match will be played on 5th February 2025 at 8:00 PM IST.
Desert Vipers are top of the table with seven wins and three losses in ten matches. On the other hand, Dubai Capitals came second in the table with six wins and four losses in ten matches. The winner of this match will move to the Final while the loser will play in Qualifier 2 against the winner from Eliminator.
Desert Vipers have had an impressive season but suffered a setback in their previous match, losing to Dubai Capitals by 9 wickets. On the other hand, Dubai Capitals have been in excellent form, winning their last two matches.
These two sides have met each other twice in this edition and both matches were won by Dubai Capitals. So this promises to be another exciting match between these two sides and it is a crucial game as the winner will get a direct entry to the Final.
DV vs DC Dream11 Prediction: Probable Playing XI
Dubai Capitals: David Warner, Shai Hope (wk), Sikandar Raza (c), Rovman Powell, Dasun Shanaka, Gulbadin Naib, Sam Billings, Obed McCoy, Dushmantha Chameera, Farhan Khan, Haider Ali, Qais Ahmad
Desert Vipers: Fakhar Zaman, Alex Hales, Dan Lawrence, Sam Curran, Azam Khan, Max Holden, Adam Hose, Wanindu Hasaranga, Nathan Sowter, Lockie Ferguson, Mohammad Amir, Dhruv Parashar
DV vs DC Dream11 Prediction: Pitch Report
The Dubai International Cricket Stadium pitch has proven excellent for batting. The batters will aim for the shorter square boundaries, although variable bounce will be a factor to consider. There should be some assistance available for the spinners as well, resulting in a good bat-and-ball battle. The average first-innings score at this venue is 145 runs. The weather is expected to be sunny, with minimal chances of rain interrupting the proceedings
Fantasy Value from Pitch Report
- Try to fit in the top 4 batters from both teams.
- You can take the risk of dropping the fast bowler from the team bowling first.
- Death bowlers from the first innings and batters will be good C/VC options.
DV vs DC Dream11 Prediction: Must Picks
Sam Curran (DV)
- Sam Curran scored 267 runs in nine matches at an average of 44.50 and also picked up six wickets at an economy rate of 8.
- He will be batting in the middle order and also bowl a few overs of pace which adds to his fantasy value in this game.
Gulbadin Naib (DV)
- Gulbadin Naib is a hard-hitting batsmen capable of scoring quick runs for his team.
- Gulbadin Naib is one of the players to watch out for in this contest.
Shai Hope (DC)
- He scored 52 runs at a strike rate of 96.3 in his last match against the Desert Vipers
- He is the leading run-getter for this International League T20, scoring 467 runs in ten matches at an average of 66.71 in this tournament.
DV vs DC Dream11 Prediction and Tips
If Dubai Capitals bats first
- Sikandar Raza will be a top differential pick.
- Shai Hope, Dushmantha Chameera and Gulbadin Naib will be the top C/VC options.
- You can take the risk of dropping Rovman Powell.
If Desert Vipers bats first
- Alex Hales will be a top differential pick.
- Dropping Adam Hose will be worth the risk.
- Sam Curran, Wanindu Hasaranga and Lockie Ferguson will be the top C/VC options.