The Match No. 8 of International League T20 (ILT20) 2025-26 will be played between Desert Vipers (DV) and Gulf Giants (GG) at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Monday, December 8. Both teams have been successful in winning their first two matches.
Both of the Vipers’ triumphs came in chases which went down till the last over. They won their clashes against Dubai Capitals and Abu Dhabi Knight Riders by four wickets and two wickets, respectively. With successive wins under their belt already, the runners-up from the previous season will look to extend their streak and eventually go the distance in this edition.
The Giants’ tournament-opening contest was easily won by six wickets and 32 deliveries to spare. Even they played against the Capitals, winning their encounter by four wickets and seven balls in the tank. With a win in the upcoming contest, the Giants will not only ensure that they get the two crucial points, but also become the only undefeated team in the current season’s campaign thus far.
DV vs GG Match Details
| Match | Desert Vipers vs Gulf Giants, Match 8, ILT20 2025-26 |
| Venue | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai |
| Date & Time (IST) | Monday, December 8, 8 pm (IST) |
| Broadcast and Live Streaming Details | Click here to watch the DV vs GG | Live Stream on Sports Live Hub(SLH) |
Dubai International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report
The pitch at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium is expected to get better for chasing as the match goes on. The captain who wins the toss will be expected to field first. Teams will aim at making the most out of the powerplay when the ball is hard. A high-scoring contest may well be on the cards if the batters do not throw away their wickets.
DV vs GG Head-to-Head Record
| Matches Played | 8 |
| Won by Desert Vipers | 5 |
| Won by Gulf Giants | 3 |
| Tied | 0 |
| No Result | 0 |
| First-ever Fixture | January 22, 2023 |
| Most-recent Fixture | January 29, 2025 |
DV vs GG Predicted Playing 11s
Desert Vipers
Fakhar Zaman, Andries Gous (wk), Sam Curran (c), Dan Lawrence, Shimron Hetmyer, Hasan Nawaz, Khuzaima Tanveer, Qais Ahmad, Naseem Shah, Noor Ahmad, Matiullah Khan, Max Holden
Impact Player: Max Holden
Gulf Giants
Pathum Nissanka, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Gerhard Erasmus, Moeen Ali (c), Azmatullah Omarzai, Tom Moores (wk), Liam Dawson, Aayan Afzal Khan, Mark Adair, Haider Razzaq, Nuwan Thushara
Impact Player: James Vince
Probable Top Performers from DV vs GG
Probable Best Batter: Shimron Hetmyer
Shimron Hetmyer looked in fine touch in the Vipers’ second match. He scored his runs at a quick rate too in a knock which comprised three fours and as many sixes. The left-handed batter will be expected to carry forward the momentum, and be among the runs on Monday as well to maximize the chances of his team winning.
Probable Best Bowler: Moeen Ali
Moeen Ali has been frugal in the six overs he has bowled in this season of the ILT20 so far. He has conceded runs at only six per over and has picked up a couple of wickets too. He could prove to be lethal against the left-handers in the Vipers’ line-up.
Today’s Match Prediction: Team bowling first to win the match
Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.
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