Check out the predicted Desert Vipers’ Playing XI for their Qualifier 1. After facing a massive 9-wicket defeat in the last game against the Dubai Capitals in their final league match, the table toppers Desert Vipers will take on the same opponent Dubai Capitals. Both teams will lock horns in the first qualifier of the tournament’s current edition. The game will be played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai on February 5, at 8:00 PM (IST).
Vipers are enjoying a decent run of form in the last five games, with three wins and two defeats. They finished at the top spot in the tournament standings at the end of the league stage, winning seven games while losing only three in their 10 games. They had 14 points to their name in the league stage.
DV will aim to win this game and secure a direct spot in the tournament’s final. With that said, here we’ll look at the predicted playing XI of the Desert Vipers for their Qualifier 1 against the Dubai Capitals.
Predicted Desert Vipers’ Playing XI for their Qualifier 1 for the ILT20 2025:
Openers:

The Vipers’ management will look ahead to go with the unchanged opening pair of star wicketkeeper-batter Azam Khan and veteran batter Alex Hales. However, the duo failed to give a big start in the previous fixture but still, their hitting abilities could provide a brilliant start to the Vipers against DC.
Both Azam Khan and Alex Hales are known for their power-hitting; so, the duo will aim to convert a quick start into a big opening partnership to set a winning tone in their team’s favour.
Middle Order:

The middle order of the Vipers is expected to start with the number three batter Dan Lawrence, who was the leading run-scorer for his side in the last against the Dubai Capitals. Lawrence scored 44 runs off 31 balls, with two fours and three sixes.
Lawrence will be followed by Adam Hose at number four, who can provide stability to the batting lineup with some crucial runs in the middle overs. Sherfane Rutherford and Michael Jones will also be there to make some important impact with the bat in the lower middle order.
All-Rounders:

Star England all-rounder Sam Curran has been one of the vital cogs in the wheel for the Desert Vipers in their journey to the tournament’s knockout stage. Curran played a crucial knock of 28 runs off 20 balls, with one four and two sixes. Later in the second innings, he also bowled quite an economical spell, conceding only 19 runs in his 3-over stint. However, his efforts ended in a losing cause.
Besides Curran, star Sri Lanka all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga might also have a big day with the bat or the ball. He bowled the most economical spell for his side in the last game against the Capitals. Hasaranga conceded only 18 runs in his entire 4-over stint.
Bowlers:

The bowling attack of the Desert Vipers might include Ali Naseer, alongside skipper Lockie Ferguson, and star pacer Khumaira Tanveer. The trio couldn’t get much success in the last game but they can still make a strong comeback.
So, the Desert Vipers’ think tank might field the same bowling trio in the upcoming qualifier 1 against the Dubai Capitals on Wednesday.
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