Dubai Capitals set to face Desert Vipers in match No. 1 of the International League T20 (ILT20) 2025-2026 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, in Dubai on Tuesday, December 2.
Preview
In the 1st T20 match of the ILT20 2025-26, Dubai Capitals (DCP) are set to face Desert Vipers (DV). Dubai Capitals are the defending champions and will be aiming to win the title again this time. They performed exceptionally well last season and won the final by defeating Desert Vipers by four wickets. The team has excellent players like Jordan Cox, Dasun Shanaka, Sediqullah Atal, and Tymal Mills, who have the ability to win matches for the team by performing well.
On the other hand, Desert Vipers also had a strong performance last season. They had created a one-sided atmosphere in the group stage by winning 7 out of 10 matches. However, they lost the final by four wickets to the Dubai Capitals. This time, they will enter the tournament with the intention of winning the title.
Match Information
Dubai Capitals vs Desert Vipers, Match 1
International League T20, 2 Dec 2025, Tue, 8:00 PM IST ,Dubai
Probable PlayingXI
Dubai Capitals
Rovman Powell, Sediqullah Atal, Muhammad Jawad Ullah, Gulbadin Naib, James Neesham, Mohammad Nabi, D Shanaka(C), Jordan Cox, TS Mills, Waqar Salamkheil, D Chameera
Bench: Toby Albert, JL du Plooy, Shayan Jahangir, Navin Bidaisee, DJ Willey, R Ugarkar, Usman Najeeb, Farhan Khan, Anudeep – C, H Ali-I, Muhammad Farooq, Scott Currie, Mustafizur Rahman, R Grandhi
Desert Vipers
FK Zaman, H Nawaz, DW Lawrence, Bilal Tahir, TC Bruce, SM Curran, AGS Gous, LH Ferguson(C), Naseem Shah, Qais Ahmad, Noor Ahmad
Bench: V Aravind, Faisal Khan, MDE Holden, Shimron Hetmyer, Tawanda Muyeye, W Hasaranga, Khuzaima Bin Tanvir, Faridoon Dawoodzai, David Payne, Matiullah Khan, S Pahal
Pitch Report
Sam Curran DV | all
The English all-rounder Sam Curran has been consistently performing well. He is capable of turning the match in his team’s favour with bat and ball at any time. He has scored 267 runs in the last 10 matches at an average of 44.5 with a strike rate of over 144.
Max Holden DV | bat
Desert Vipers’ Max Holden has been in excellent form for the last few games. He has scored 230 runs in the last four matches at an average of over 76, with a strike rate of close to 140. He will definitely perform well in this tournament.
Mohammad Nabi- DCP | ALL- 8.5
David Payne- DV | BOWL
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