On December 2 at 17:30, the first match of the main phase of the International League T20 cricket tournament will be held between last year’s champions “Dubai Capitals” and one of the title contenders “Desert Vipers.”
Teams Form
A team that has already established itself as an experienced, high-class fighter meets a dark horse of the tournament. Pre-match analytics make it possible to say that both teams have ambitions to win the tournament and have the necessary people in the squad capable of ensuring it.
“Dubai Capitals” current form
The team managed to find a balanced game last season. They were reliable in defense and excellent in attack. Their key players showed the highest level of skill. This allowed them to win the tournament. The coaching staff led by Hemang Badani managed to keep the core of the main squad. Let’s see if they manage to repeat their result and defend the title.
“Desert Vipers” current form
The team’s head coach James Foster has been preparing the team intensively for the start of the tournament. One of his tasks was to create a competitive team. The players spent a lot of time analyzing opponents and improving team play. Let’s see how they perform in the first game of the league. The first match will say a lot about whether James Foster managed to accomplish his task or not. So far their best result is fifth place in the 2023/24 season.
Probable Lineups
Players of “Dubai Capitals”
Shai Hope, Gulbadin Naib, Sam Billings, Rovman Powell, Dasun Shanaka, Sikandar Raza, Farhan Khan, Haider Ali, Obed McCoy, Qais Ahmad, Scott Kuggeleijn.
The “Desert Vipers” lineup
Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Alex Hales, Max Holden, Daniel Lawrence, Sam Curran, Sherfane Rutherford, Azam Khan, Ali Nasir, Huzaima Tanvir, David Payne, Nathan Sowter.
Who will not play
The most accurate information on the lineups will be presented on the clubs’ official pages before the meeting on match day. There is currently no reliable information about player injuries and suspensions.
Statistics for the Last 5 Matches
“Dubai Capitals” won two out of five games. The team lost the remaining matches. “Desert Vipers” have the same result in wins and losses.
Head-to-Head Statistics
All five of the last matches were won by the “Dubai Capitals” players.
Main prediction for the “Dubai Capitals” - “Desert Vipers” game
Dubai Capitals – Desert Vipers: forecast on event 2 December 2025
Dubai Capitals Win
Preference in the upcoming meeting is given to last year’s winners “Dubai Capitals.” They have already outplayed the “Desert Vipers,” and their squad looks more formidable. On the official website of the betting company Batery you can choose their victory in the match.
