Match Preview – Dubai Capitals vs Desert Vipers( DC vs DV ), Dream11 Prediction, 1st Match, ILT20. Who Will Win, On December 02, 2025

Match Details:

• Match: Dubai Capitals vs Desert Vipers( DC vs DV ), 1st Match, International League T20, 2025-26
• Date and Time: December 2,  02:30 pm GMT / 08:00 pm IST / 06:30 pm local time
• Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai

DC vs DV Tips & Match Prediction:

Who will win the toss? – Dubai Capitals

Who will win the match? – Dubai Capitals

Dubai Capitals vs Desert Vipers Preview:

Dubai Capitals( DC ) is set to face Desert Vipers( DV ) in their opening match during the International League T20, 2025-26. This match is scheduled to take place at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Tuesday, December 2.

Dasun Shanaka will lead the defending champions this season, with a squad that blends experienced campaigners and a few exciting new additions. The team has found form at the right time, and Shanaka will be looking for a strong start to set the tone for their campaign.

The team has paired up a new opening duo this season, with Sediqullah Atal and Leus du Plooy expected to give them a solid launch. Gulbadin Naib will anchor the middle at No. 3, aiming to build partnerships with Rovman Powell and Jordan Cox. As a proven finisher, Shanaka will look to accelerate the innings alongside James Neesham and Mohammad Nabi in the late overs.

Tymal Mills strengthens the pace attack and is expected to strike early with Haider Ali. The team will rely on tight spells from Waqar Salamkheil and Gulbadin Naib in the middle overs, while Nabi and Neesham provide variety to put pressure on the Desert Vipers’ big hitters.

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The Desert Vipers, who topped the points table last season, struggled in the final against the Dubai Capitals. Lockie Ferguson takes over the captaincy from Sam Curran and will aim to get his team off to a strong start. The Vipers have historically found it challenging against the Capitals, and Ferguson will be keen to end that streak.

Fakhar Zaman and Andries Gous will open for the Vipers and are expected to provide an explosive start. Their middle order, featuring Daniel Lawrence, Max Holden, and Sam Curran, will need to form partnerships to stabilize the innings. Shimron Hetmyer will look to add quick runs in the lower middle order, supported by Sanjay Pahal.

Ferguson will lead the bowling attack alongside Noor Ahmed, aiming for early breakthroughs. Qais Ahmed has been effective in this format and will be relied upon in the middle overs alongside Curran. David Payne, Lawrence, and Naseem Shah provide additional depth, giving the Vipers a well-rounded bowling attack capable of challenging the defending champions.

DC vs DV Possible Playing XI:

Dubai Capitals: Dasun Shanaka (c), Jordan Cox (wk), Sediqullah Atal, Gulbadin Naib, Mohammad Nabi, James Neesham, Rovman Powell, Muhammad Jawadullah, Akshay Wakhare, Tymal Mills, Waqar Salamkheil.

Desert Vipers: Fakhar Zaman, Bilal Tahir, Dan Lawrence, Tom Bruce, Sam Curran, Andries Gous (wk), Hasan Nawaz, Lockie Ferguson (c), Noor Ahmad, Qais Ahmad, Naseem Shah.

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DC vs DV Toss Prediction:

We’re hoping the team wins the toss and chooses to bowl first.

DC vs DV Pitch Report:

The pitch at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium usually offers a fair balance between bat and ball, making it an ideal surface for competitive cricket. Fast bowlers often enjoy the first few overs, thanks to a hint of seam movement and extra bounce, especially under lights. As the match progresses, the wicket becomes more predictable and easier for batters to time their shots. Spinners also find some assistance in the middle overs, with the dry surface allowing gentle turn without becoming overly challenging. Dew can play a big role in evening matches, making the ball slippery and giving chasing teams a slight advantage. Overall, it’s a surface where patience early on can turn into rewarding batting conditions later in the innings.

DC vs DV Weather Report:

Around 6:30 PM local time on December 2, the weather at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium is expected to be warm and pleasant, with temperatures hovering around 26°C. The evening will likely remain cloudy, but conditions should stay dry, ensuring no threat of rain during the match. Light winds may be present, but nothing significant enough to disrupt play. Overall, it looks like a comfortable evening for cricket, with stable conditions that should favor a smooth and uninterrupted game.

Expected Scores:

1st Innings: 165-185 runs

2nd Innings: 155-175 runs

Key Notes:

The pitch offers good bounce and becomes easier for batting after the first few overs.

Early seam movement under lights may trouble top-order batters.

Spinners get some grip in the middle overs but not heavy turn.

Dew is expected in the second innings, making bowling tougher later in the match.

Chasing teams generally have a slight advantage at this venue.

A total around 170+ is usually competitive on this ground.

Death-over execution will be crucial for both sides.

Dubai Capitals vs Desert Vipers Full Squad:

Dubai Capitals: Dasun Shanaka, Dushmantha Chameera, Gulbadin Naib, Rovman Powell and Shai Hope, Luke Wood, Waqar Salamkheil and Muhammad Jawadullah, David Willey, Leus de Plooy, Muhammad Farooq, Tymal Mills, Scott Currie, Mohammad Nabi, Farhan Khan, Anudeep Chenthamara, Usman Najeeb, Ritesh Mallikarjuna Grandhi, Shayan Jahangir, Rushil Ugarkar, Naveen Bidiasee, Toby Albert, Akshay Wakhare.

Desert Vipers: Dan Lawrence, David Payne, Khuzaima Bin Tanveer, Lockie Ferguson, Max Holden, Sam Curran, Wanindu Hasaranga, Andries Gous, Shimron Hetmyer, Vriitya Aravind, Fakhar Zaman, Naseem Shah, Qais Ahmad, Sanjay Pahal, Bilal Tahir, Faisal Khan, Hasan Nawaz, Tom Bruce, Matiullah Khan, Tawanda Muyeye, Faridoon Dawoodzai