The Dubai Capitals will take on the Desert Vipers in the first match of the ILT20 2025 on Tuesday, December 2, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai. The Capitals are the defending champions and won the final of the last edition after defeating Desert Vipers by four wickets. Before heading to the auction, the Capitals retained a total of five players, including Dasun Shanka. Shanka has been named the captain of the side. In the auction, the Capitals spent USD 250,000 for Scott Currie, and he became the second-most expensive player in the auction.
Let’s look at the probable playing XI of the Dubai Capitals for Match 1 of the ILT20 2025 against the Desert Vipers:
Top Order:
Toby Albert, Rovman Powell, and Leus du Plooy will likely be a part of the top order in the playing 11. Powell won the Player of the Match award in the final last season.
Middle Order:
Dasun Shanaka and Gulbadin Naib are likely to be there in the middle order. Naib was the second-highest run-scorer for the team last season with 381 runs in 12 matches at an average of 42.33. He was also the second-highest wicket-taker last season and took 11 wickets in 12 games at an average of 18.45.
Lower Middle Order:
David Willey and Scott Currie are likely to be in the lower middle-order. Currie was the second-highest wicket-taker in the Blast this year and took 27 wickets in 17 innings at an average of 19.33.
Bowlers:
Mustafizur Rahman, Tymal Mills, Waqar Salamkheil, and Farhan Khan could be the four bowlers for the team. Farhan took four wickets last season in seven matches.
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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