Desert Vipers will clash against Dubai Capitals in the 27th match of the ILT20 2024 on Friday. Dubai Capitals pulled off a thrilling last-ball win when both sides met earlier in the tournament.
Last league home game for us 🙌#VipersFam, see you in numbers tonight in our support 🫶#DesertVipers #FangsOut #DPWorldILT20 #Season2 #DVvDC #AllInForCricket | @iamamirofficial @AlexHales1 pic.twitter.com/lmY8h2dttX
— Desert Vipers (@TheDesertVipers) February 9, 2024
Match Details:
Desert Vipers vs Dubai Capitals, Match 27
Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
Date & Time: February 9th at 8:00 PM IST and 6:30 PM Local Time
Live Streaming: Sony Six and Zee TV
What is the Pitch Report for VIP vs DUB, ILT20 2024, Match 27?
The trend has changed and the team’s batting first has successfully defended the scores in the last 3 matches which is a clear sign that the surface is slowing. Going at the current rate, anything around 160 is a match-winning score here.
Memories for a lifetime ❤️Watch the full interview of Colin Munro and Tom Moody here: https://t.co/BUjIE8sGFi#DesertVipers #FangsOut #ShaheenAfridi #ShadabKhan #MohammadAmir #AzamKhan #DPWorldILT20 @manuz05 @TomMoodyCricket pic.twitter.com/PxhLDX57Xr
— Desert Vipers (@TheDesertVipers) February 8, 2024
Recent form:
Desert Vipers: Lost, Won, Lost, Won, Lost
Dubai Capitals: Lost, Lost, Won, Lost, Lost
VIP vs DUB, ILT20 2024, Match 27 Probable Winners:
Dubai Capitals are expected to win this match.
What is the Expected, Probable Playing XIs for VIP vs DUB, ILT20 2024, Match 27?
Desert Vipers
Rohan Mustafa, Alex Hales / Nathan Sowter, Phil Salt, Colin Munro (c), Adam Hose / Dan Lawrence, Azam Khan (wk), Sam Curran, Ali Naseer, Matheesha Pathirana, Shaheen Afridi, Luke Wood / Mohammad Amir
Dubai Capitals
Tom Banton (wk), George Munsey, Max Holden, Ben Dunk / Kane Richardson, Sam Billings, Sikandar Raza, Dasun Shanaka, Scott Kuggeleijn, Raja Akifullah Khan, Haider Ali, Olle Stone
Injury Updates:
Currently, the players from both squads are doing well and fit. It will be added when there is an update.
Guess who’s back? 😎Thrilled to welcome back our dynamic batter, George Munsey 🔥🙌#SoarHighDubai #WeAreCapitals #DPWorldILT20 pic.twitter.com/nAAwgbWkkP
— Dubai Capitals (@Dubai_Capitals) February 8, 2024
What are the Fantasy Cricket Top Picks, Players for VIP vs DUB, ILT20 2024, Match 27?
Top Pick – Batter
Alex Hales is the leading run-scorer for Desert Vipers in the tournament with a tally of 195 runs in 8 matches at an average of 24.37 with the best score of 61.
Top Pick – All-Rounder
Sikandar Raza is the most valuable player for Dubai Capitals who had a good tournament so far, scoring 203 runs at an average of 29 and picking up 7 wickets with the best figures of 3 for 21.
Top Pick – Bowler
In his first outing for Dubai Capitals, Olle Stone did the magic for Dubai Capitals with a stellar fast bowling display, picking up 4 wickets against Gulf Giants.
Top Pick – Wicketkeeper
Phil Salt is looking to regain his form following an ordinary SA20 for Pretoria Capitals where he didn’t score a half-century.
X-Factor:
Sam Curran is set to feature for the first time in the tournament for Desert Vipers. He had a reasonable campaign in the SA20 for his standards, scoring 157 runs and picking up 6 wickets.
Out or not out? 😅We are leaving it upto you, #CapitalsFam 😏#SoarHighDubai #WeAreCapitals #DPWorldILT20 pic.twitter.com/utJN7Fhe3y
— Dubai Capitals (@Dubai_Capitals) February 8, 2024
What are the Fantasy Suggested teams for VIP vs DUB, ILT20 2024, Match 27?
1. Sam Billings, Phil Salt, Tom Banton, Alex Hales, Dasun Shanaka, Sikandar Raza (c), Rohan Mustafa, Sam Curran, Ali Naseer, Mohammad Amir, Olle Stone (vc)
2. Sam Billings, Phil Salt (c), Alex Hales, Colin Munro, Dan Lawrence, Dasun Shanaka, Sikandar Raza, Rohan Mustafa, Mohammad Amir, Olle Stone, Scott Kuggeleijn (vc)
From epic poses to awesome vibes 🤩@Anharabia capturing our DC Boys in their elements 😁✨ #SoarHighDubai #WeAreCapitals #DPWorldILT20 pic.twitter.com/BHW3njHmtA
— Dubai Capitals (@Dubai_Capitals) February 7, 2024
Pre-Match Analysis:
Desert Vipers are badly in need of a win to stay in the Playoffs race. They lost to MI Emirates convincingly by 30 runs on Sunday despite a fighting knock from Ali Naseer who scored 63* runs. They looking forward to conquering Dubai back following their close margin of loss to Dubai Capitals early on. It’s not going to be easy as they will be without their key players Wanindu Hasaranga and Sherfane Rutherford due to their National commitments. The good news is that England Internationals Phil Salt and Sam Curran have joined the side and are available for the rest of the tournament. Dan Lawrence is also available for the next two matches after taking a break between the 2nd and 3rd Tests of the ongoing England tour of India. The pressure is mounting on them to deliver this time to keep their playoff chances alive. They stay at the 5th spot in the standings with 6 points.
Dubai Capitals too faces a shortage of their key players due to coinciding with the International fixtures as a result they will be without Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Rovman Powell, Jason Holder, Dushmantha Chameera, and skipper David Warner. They have signed Scotland striker George Munsey and England wicketkeeper batter Tom Banton as replacements. Either Sikandar Raza or Sam Billings is likely to lead the side in the remainder of the tournament. Capitals are not in a great position having lost their previous two matches against Gulf Giants and Abu Dhabi Knight Riders. Overall with 3 wins and 5 losses, they are placed at the bottom of the standings with 6 points. It’s a must-win match for them to stay in the playoff contention.