As the action of the International League T20 (ILT20) reached its final leg the fixtures emerged to be more exciting with intensity at its peak. The players have started delivering stunning performances one after the other in order to ensure their respective sides reach the all-important play-offs. Something of a similar sort happened during the clash between Desert Vipers and Dubai Capitals where Gulbadin Naib took a breathtaking catch to dismiss Azam Khan and apply ??early pressure on th??e Vipers at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium.

Azam Khan’s disappointing display with the bat continues

The incident occurred during the very first bowl of the 2nd over of the Vipers innings after they were invited to bat by the Capitals. Obed McCoy the ace pacer for Capitals, bowled a lethal back of the length delivery which took an edge off Azam’s bat and went straight to Naib in the slips who dived to his right to take a remarkable match on the very first ball of McCoy’s spell.
An early dismissal proved detrimental for the Vipers innings as Azam failed to provide a solid start to his team once again. The early setback forced the Vipers batting order to adjust to the changed dynamic and play steadily in order to avoid conse?cutive fall of wick??ets.

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Change of batting position but no change in fortunes for Azam Kha??n 😢

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Capitals outperformed Vipers to win the match

Even though Alex Hales and Dan Lawrence made a valiant partnership between them to stabilize their team’s innings, the determined effort from Capitals from the bowl proved out to be too much for the Vipers batters. The home side could only add a total of 137 runs in 19.4 overs before being bowled out by the Capitals bowling unit. A 44-run knock from Lawrence and a contribution of 28 runs from Sam Curran were the highlight of the Vipers innings. Qais Ahmed and McCoy were the star f??or Capitals with the ball as they clinched 4 and 3 ??wickets respectively for the visitors.

In response, Capitals managed to achieve the total in 17.1 overs for the loss of just 1 wicket. Naib played an instrumental knock of 55 runs off 31 balls and Shai Hope supported his Afghan teammate with a 52-run knock off 54 balls. Both these batters ensu??red the team sailed through the run-chase and paved the way for a Capitals triumph by 9 wickets.

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The last league match of the International League (IL)T20 2025 season will see Dubai Capitals take on Desert Vipers on February 3 at Sharjah Cricket Stadium.

The Vipers, currently at the top of the points table with 14 points, have already sealed a playoff berth. However, after some inconsistent outings, they will be eager to head into the knockout stage with winning momentum. On the other hand, the Capitals, sitting fourth in the standings with five wins and four losses, have displayed moments of brilliance but struggled to maintain consistency. Their recent triumph over Abu Dhabi Knight Riders confirmed their playoff qualification,?? and they will look to fine-tune their performance before the knockout rounds

Match Details: ILT20 2025, Match 30

• Date and time: February 3, 02:00 pm GMT/ 07:30 pm IST/ 06:00 pm local
• Venue: Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah

Sharjah Cricket Stadium Pitch Report

The pitch at Sharjah Cricket Stadium is known for its balanced nature, offering assistance to both batters and bowlers. Historically, it tends to favour batters as the match progresses, making it crucial for teams to assess conditions early on. Winni?ng the toss could be pivotal; teams may prefer to chase gi?ven the tendency for higher scores in the second innings.

DV vs DC Dream11 Prediction Picks:

• Wicket-keepers: Shai Hope
• Batters: David Warner, Dasun Shanaka, Rovman Powell
• All-rounders: Gulbadin Naib, Sikandar Raza, Sam Curran, Wanindu Hasaranga
• Bowlers: Mohammad Amir, Dushmantha Chameera, Lockie Ferguson

DV vs DC Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:

• Choice 1: Sam Curran (c), Wanindu Hasaranga (vc)
• Choice 2: Sikandar Raza (c), Dasun Shanaka (vc)

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DV vs DC Dream11 Prediction Backups:

Brandon McMu?llen, Ben Dunk, Nathan Sowter, Sherfane Rutherford

DV vs DC Dream11 Team for today’s match (February 3, 02:00 pm GMT):

Squads:

Dubai Capitals: Shai Hope (wk), Ben Dunk, Brandon McMullen, Sikandar Raza (c), Rovman Powell, Dasun Shanaka, Gul??badin Naib, Scott Kuggeleijn, Olly Stone, Haider Ali, Farhan Khan, Obed McCoy, Adam Rossington, Joe Burns, Najibullah Zadran, Dushmantha Chameera, Sharafuddin Ashraf, Jeffrey Vandersay, Joe Weatherley, Zahir Khan, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Akif Raja, Garuka Sanketh, Zeeshan Naseer

Desert Vipers: Fakhar Zaman, Alex Hales, Daniel Lawrence, Sa?m Curran, Azam Khan, Sherfane Rutherford, Tanish Suri (wk), Dhruv Parashar, Wanindu Hasaranga, Nathan Sowter, Mohammad Amir, Luke Wood, Ali Naseer, Khuzaima Tanveer, Kushal Malla, Michael Jones, David Payne, Adam Hose, Max Holden, Lockie Ferguson (c)

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The upcoming match between Dubai Capitals and Abu Dhabi Knight Riders on February 2, 2025, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium promises to be an exciting showdown in the ILT20 2025 season.

The Capitals, led by Sikandar Raza, feature a strong lineup with explosive players like Ben Dunk and Shai Hope, who provide stability and aggression at the top. All-rounders such as Gulbadin Naib and Rovman Powell add depth, while bowlers like Dushmantha Chameera and Obed McCoy are crucial for taking wickets at key moments.

On the other hand, the Knight Riders, captained by Sunil Narine, boast a formidable squad highlighted by the explosive all-rounder Andre Russell, who can change the game with his batting prowess. Opener Kyle Mayers is known for quick starts, while experienced players like Jason Holder and David Willey strengthen both batting and bowling departments.

Match Details: ILT20 2025, Match 29

• Date and Time: February 2, 2:30 pm GMT/ 8:00 pm IST/ 6:30 pm local
• Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai

Dubai International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report

The ?pitch at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium is known for being batting-friendly, providing consistent bounce and good carry, which favours aggre?ssive stroke play. Conditions are expected to support high scoring, especially in the early overs.

Historically, the average run rate for T20 matches at this venue is around 7.63, indicating a surface that challenges bowlers while allowing batters to score freely. While spinners may find some assistance as the match progresses, d??ew could make conditions more favourable for batting in the second half, influencing teams to chase targets.

Teams winning the toss often opt to bowl first, as 6 out of 9 matches this season have been won by teams batting second. Overall, the pitch promises an exciting contest, with teams needing to adapt their strate??gi?es based on its characteristics for optimal performance.

DC vs ADKR Dream11 Prediction Picks:

• Wicketkeepers: Joe Clarke, Shai Hope
• Batters: Rovman Powell, Roston Chase, Alishan Sharafu, Brandon McMullen
• All-rounders: Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, Jason Holder, Sikandar Raza
• Bowler: Dushmantha Chameera

DC vs ADKR Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:

• Choice 1: Sikandar Raza (c), Roston Chase (vc)
• Choice 2: Sunil Narine (c), Brandon McMullen (vc)

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DC vs ADKR Dream11 Prediction Backups:

Obed McCoy, Farhan Kha??n, Kyle Mayers, Andries Gous

DC vs ADKR Dream11 Team for today’s match (February 2, 2:30 pm GMT):

Squads:

Dubai Capitals: Ben Dunk, Sh??ai Hope (wk), Khalid Shah, Gulbadin Naib, Najibullah Zadran, Sikandar Raza (c), Dasun Shanaka, Rovman Powell, Haider Ali, Dushmantha Chameera, Zahir Khan, Obed McCoy, Farhan Khan, Akif Raja, ??Joe Burns, Brandon McMullen, Olly Stone, Scott Kuggeleijn, Zeeshan Naseer, Sharafuddin Ashraf

Abu Dhabi Knight Riders: Kyle Mayers, Andries Gous (wk), Michael-Kyle Pepper, Charith Asalanka, Alishan Shar?afu, Roston Chase, Andre Russell, Jason Holder, Sunil Narine (c), Ibrar Ahmad, David Willey, Ali Khan, Jo?e Clarke, Terrance Hinds, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, Sufiyan Muqeem, Shahid Iqbal Bhutta, Adhitya Shetty, Hassan Khan

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