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ILT20 2025: Predicting Desert Vipers XI for match 8

Desert Vipers will face the Gulf Giants in the 8th match of the ILT20 2025 on Monday, December 8, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The Vipers have won both their matches so far. They took on the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders in the previous game and elected to bowl after winning the toss. The Knight Riders made 171 runs for the loss of six wickets. The Vipers chased down the target of 172 runs in 19.3 overs with two wickets in hand.

Let’s look at the probable playing XI of the Desert Vipers for Match 8 of the ILT20 2025 against the Gulf Giants:

Top Order: 

ILT20 2025: Predicting Desert Vipers XI for match 8
Fakhar Zaman

Fakhar Zaman, Andries Gous, and Sam Curran will likely be a part of the top order in the playing 11. Gous is the leading run-scorer for the Vipers so far this season and has made 75 runs in two games at a strike rate of 166.66.

Middle Order: 

ILT20 2025: Predicting Desert Vipers XI for match 8
Shimron Hetmyer

Dan Lawrence and Shimron Hetmyer are likely to be there in the middle order. Hetmyer is the second-highest run-scorer for the team with 55 runs in two matches at a strike rate of 177.41.

Lower Middle Order: 

ILT20 2025: Predicting Desert Vipers XI for match 8
Hasan Nawaz

Hasan Nawaz and Khuzaima Tanveer are likely to be in the lower middle-order. Tanveer has made 43 runs and taken two wickets in two matches so far for the Giants.

Bowlers: 

ILT20 2025: Predicting Desert Vipers XI for match 8
Qais Ahmad

Qais Ahmad, Noor Ahmad, Naseem Shah, and Matiullah Khan could be the four bowlers for the team. Noor is the leading wicket-taker for the team and has taken four wickets in two matches at an average of 15.

Disclaimer: This Exclusive News is based on the author’s understanding, analysis, and instinct. As you review this information, consider the points mentioned and form your own conclusions.

 

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