DC vs DV Match Prediction [Source: @Dubai_Capitals, @TheDesertVipers/x]
Dubai Capitals (DC) and Desert Vipers (DV) will square off in match number 13 of the ILT20 2025 season on Monday, January 20. The match will be hosted by the Dubai International Cricket Stadium and the action will commence from 8:00 PM IST onwards.
Dubai Capitals
Dubai Capitals is languishing at the bottom of the ILT20 2025 points table for securing just one win and sustaining three defeats from four completed league matches. At the moment, their NRR reads a dismal -0.776. They are currently holding an unwanted three-match losing streak.
Desert Vipers
Desert Vipers has won each of their four ILT20 2025 fixtures so far, and are fittingly ranked at the top of the six-team points table with a formidable NRR of 1.217. The only unbeaten team of the tournament so far, they have accumulated eight points from four games.
Dubai Capitals vs Desert Vipers Head-to-Head Records
Matches | Dubai Capitals won | Desert Vipers won | N/R |
---|---|---|---|
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
How Will the Dubai International Cricket Stadium Pitch Behave?
The playing conditions of the Dubai International Cricket Stadium will be expected to offer some assistance to the fast bowlers, especially with the new ball. However, batters can score quick and impactful runs once the pitch eases out in the middle and slog overs. Spinners will likely play a key role in the latter stages of the game. The average first innings total at the venue this ILT20 2025 season has amounted to 156. The captain winning the toss will be inclined to opt to field first owing to the dew factor.
Players To Watch Out For In DC vs DV Match 13
Dubai Capitals
Shai Hope
Dubai Capitals batter Shai Hope has tallied the highest number of runs among all players this ILT20 2025 season, scoring 205 of them at a prolific average of 68.33.
Gulbadin Naib
Afghanistan all-rounder Gulbadin Naib has picked up successive three-wicket hauls this ILT20 2025 season for the Dubai Capitals. With six wickets from four games, the speedster has maintained an average of 14.83.
Sikandar Raza
Sikandar Raza holds an experience of 268 T20 matches, including 25 in ILT20. The cunning off-spinner also holds a penchant of containing runs in the middle overs, and can also score quick runs with the bat.
Olly Stone
Dubai Capitals fast bowler Olly Stone has snared five wickets in four matches of the ILT20 2025 season so far. The speedster is capable of delivering some tight overs, especially during the backend of the innings.
Desert Vipers
Sam Curran
Sam Curran has contributed with the bat in each of the four ILT20 2025 innings for the Desert Vipers so far. The Englishman has tallied 155 runs at an average of 77.50, and the all rounder can also make timely breakthroughs with the ball.
Alex Hales
Alex Hales recently punched out a match-winning 58 for the Desert Vipers against the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders. The lanky English opener holds a career T20 strike rate of 145.17.
Lockie Ferguson
Lockie Ferguson has ably led the Desert Vipers, as a captain, and as a player. The speedster is currently among the most successful bowlers of the ILT20 2025 season with six wickets from three matches.
Wanindu Hasaranga
Sri Lankan all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga will have a big role to play on the Dubai surface, especially during the latter stages of the innings. The spinner is also in good nick at the moment, having claimed four wickets this season.
Today's Match Prediction: DC vs DV Match 13
Predicted Top Performers
Dubai Capitals – Shai Hope, Gulbadin Naib, Sikandar Raza
Desert Vipers – Alex Hales, Wanindu Hasaranga, Lockie Ferguson
DC vs DV Match 13: Predicted Score
Predicted first innings score: 155-170
Predicted second innings score: 160-175
Predicted Result: The chasing team will likely have an edge in this match.