On February 9th, at 7:30 PM IST, Dubai Capitals (DC) will face Desert Vipers (DV) in the final of the International T20 League at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
The Dubai Capitals have been in excellent form recently. In their most recent matches, they defeated the Desert Vipers by 5 wickets in Qualifier 1 on February 5th, and also triumphed over other opponents in recent games. Shai Hope has scored 484 runs in 11 matches, while Gulbadin Naib has accumulated 376 runs in the same number of matches, making them key batsmen for DC.
Meanwhile, although the Desert Vipers lost to DC in Qualifier 1, they showed great form in Qualifier 2 on February 7th, defeating their opponents by 7 wickets. Alex Hales, with 400 runs in 12 matches, is the top batsman for DV. This clash is a highly anticipated contest between two strong teams, both determined to give their best. In this article, we’ll analyze the match and provide useful insights and predictions ahead of the final.
Match | DC vs DV |
Date | February 9th, 2025 |
Time | 07:30 PM IST |
Venue | Dubai International Cricket Stadium |
Competition | International T20 League Final |
Weather | Clear, 20.1°C, 0% Cloud cover, 0% chance of rain, Wind Speed: 12.96 km/h |
Wind Speed | 12.96 km/h |
Pitch Report | Average for pace bowling, spin bowling, and batting conditions. |
1st Innings Average | 152 runs, 7 wickets, Strike Rate: 127.18 |
2nd Innings Average | 139 runs, 6 wickets, Strike Rate: 125.8 |
Recent DC Record | W - W - W - L - W |
Recent DV Record | W - L - W - L - W |
Head-to-Head DC vs DV | DC: 5 wins, DV: 2 wins |
Impact Player | DC: Qais Ahmad, DV: Lockie Ferguson |
The weather forecast for February 9th in Dubai is clear, with a temperature of 20.1°C, 0% cloud cover, a 0% chance of rain, and a wind speed of 12.96 km/h. The pitch at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium is considered average for pace bowling, spin bowling, and batting conditions. The average score in the first innings is 152 runs, with an average of 7 wickets falling and an average strike rate of 127.18. In the second innings, the average score is 139 runs, with an average of 6 wickets falling and an average strike rate of 125.8.
Dubai Capitals (DC): DC have been in good form, winning 4 out of their last 5 matches (W-W-W-L-W).
Desert Vipers (DV): DV have had a mixed run, winning 3 out of their last 5 matches (W-L-W-L-W).
In the last 5 matches between DC and DV, DC has won 5 times, giving DC the edge in their head-to-head record.
Desert Vipers:
Dubai Capitals:
Dubai Capitals (DC) bats first, and the match result is predicted:
Dubai Capitals are expected to post a total of 160-170 runs on the board. With their strong batting lineup, led by Shai Hope and Gulbadin Naib, they have the ability to set a challenging target. The form of their top order gives them a slight edge, but they will need to post a defendable total to secure victory.
Desert Vipers (DV) bats first, and the match result is predicted:
Desert Vipers would need to target 170+ to put pressure on Dubai Capitals. With key player Alex Hales in great form, they have the firepower to chase down any target, but their batsmen will need to build partnerships and get off to a solid start against DC's bowling attack.
Dubai Capitals: Shai Hope – With 484 runs in 11 matches, Hope has been in excellent form and is expected to anchor the innings, leading from the front with the bat.
Desert Vipers: Alex Hales – Hales, with 400 runs in 12 matches, is a top-class batsman and a game-changer for DV. He will be key to their chase or setting a challenging total.
Dubai Capitals: No particular bowler was mentioned, but Gulbadin Naib has been an all-round key player and could be crucial with the ball in tight situations.
Desert Vipers: DV's bowling attack will rely heavily on Chris Jordan, who has been effective with his pace and accuracy in the middle overs, making him crucial for breaking partnerships.
Today cricket match prediction tips - Dubai Capitals to win:
Given DC's recent form and superior head-to-head record against DV, they are the favorites to win the match. Dubai Capitals' consistency in the middle overs and the strong form of their key batsmen should help them set or chase a competitive target. Desert Vipers will need to execute their game plan flawlessly to challenge DC's strong lineup, but with DC's all-around strength, they are expected to emerge victorious in this contest.
Rank | Player | Runs |
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1 |
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12972 |
2 |
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9999 |
3 |
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9282 |
4 |
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9276 |
5 |
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9230 |
Rank | Player | Runs |
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1 |
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16056 |
2 |
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13537 |
3 |
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12255 |
4 |
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11832 |
5 |
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10448 |
Rank | Player | Runs |
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1 |
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242 |
2 |
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221 |
3 |
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207 |
4 |
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195 |
5 |
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163 |
Rank | Player | Runs |
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1 |
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12 |
2 |
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8 |
3 |
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8 |
4 |
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6 |
5 |
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6 |
Rank | Player | Runs |
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1 |
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13906 |
2 |
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10866 |
3 |
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10480 |
4 |
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8607 |
5 |
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8113 |
Rank | Player | Runs |
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1 |
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9360 |
2 |
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8973 |
3 |
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7936 |
4 |
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7448 |
5 |
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7021 |
Rank | Player | Runs |
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1 |
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242 |
2 |
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221 |
3 |
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206 |
4 |
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152 |
5 |
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142 |
Rank | Player | Runs |
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1 |
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50 |
2 |
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19 |
3 |
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18 |
4 |
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15 |
5 |
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11 |
Rank | Player | Runs |
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1 |
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4231 |
2 |
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4223 |
3 |
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4188 |
4 |
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3911 |
5 |
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3777 |
Rank | Player | Runs |
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1 |
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3671 |
2 |
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3237 |
3 |
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3190 |
4 |
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3117 |
5 |
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2854 |
Rank | Player | Runs |
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1 |
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84 |
2 |
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82 |
3 |
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75 |
4 |
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74 |
5 |
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73 |
Rank | Player | Runs |
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1 |
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20 |
2 |
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17 |
3 |
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16 |
4 |
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15 |
5 |
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14 |