Sharjah Warriorz locks horns with Desert Vipers in match No.18 of the ongoing DP World ILT20 2025 at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium in Sharjah on Saturday, January 25.
The Tim Southee-led Warriorz are currently placed fifth on the points table, having won two out of the five games. The side is on a two-match losing streak and will look to end that and go back to winning ways.
Meanwhile, Desert Vipers have had a brilliant season so far, with five wins out of the six games played. The side is currently leading the table with 10 points and a positive NRR of 1.386. The Lockie Ferguson-led side’s last victory came against the Sharjah Warriorz a few days back.
Also Check: SWR vs DV, Match 18 – Live Cricket Score
Match Details
| Match | Venue | Date & Time | Live Broadcast & Streaming Details |
| Sharjah Warriorz vs Desert Vipers, Match 18, DP World ILT20 2025 | Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah | Saturday, January 25, 3:30 pm IST | FanCode (app and website) and Zee Network |
Pitch Report
This is going to be the fourth match that will be hosted at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium in the ongoing edition of DP World ILT20. The venue has hosted 159 T20s so far, with 70 being won by teams batting first while 86 being bagged by chasers. The average first innings score is 155.
Head-to-Head Record
| Matches Played | Won by Sharjah Warriorz | Won by Desert Vipers | Tied | No Result | First-ever Fixture | Most-recent Fixture |
| 03 | 01 | 02 | 00 | 00 | January 28, 2024 | January 22, 2025 |
Predicted Playing XIs for SWR vs DV
Sharjah Warriorz:
Johnson Charles, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Avishka Fernando, Rohan Mustafa, Luke Wells, Tim Seifert (wk), Harmeet Singh, Ashton Agar, Tim Southee (c), Junaid Siddique, Adam Milne.
Desert Vipers:
Fakhar Zaman, Alex Hales, Daniel Lawrence, Sam Curran, Sherfane Rutherford, Wanindu Hasaranga, Tanish Suri (wk), Dhruv Parashar, Lockie Ferguson (c), David Payne, Mohammad Amir.
Probable Top Performers from SWR vs DV
Probable Best Batter: Fakhar Zaman
Desert Vipers opener Fakhar Zaman could be the best batter in the upcoming game. The left-hand-batter has so far made 193 runs in six matches at a strike rate of 142.96 and is currently the third-highest run-scorer of the tournament. Zaman will look to continue his fine form and hope to take his side to their sixth win of the season.
Probable Best Bowler: Mohammad Amir
Desert Vipers pacer Mohammad Amir has picked up nine wickets in five matches this season so far. He is currently the third-highest wicket-taker for his side in his tournament. The team will be banking on Amir to provide crucial wickets.
Today’s Match Prediction: Team Bowling first to win the match
Scenario 1
Sharjah Warriorz win the toss and opt to bowl first
Powerplay: 40-50
DV: 140-150
Sharjah Warriorz win the match
Scenario 2
Desert Vipers win the toss and opt to bowl first
Powerplay: 30-40
SWR: 120-130
Desert Vipers win the match
Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the author’s understanding, analysis, and instinct. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.
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