Dubai International Cricket Stadium (Source:@CricketSaish45/X)
The stage is set for a thrilling climax as the Dubai Capitals take on the Desert Vipers in the ILT20 2025 final at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday, February 9. Both teams have displayed remarkable consistency throughout the tournament and will now battle for the coveted title.
The Dubai Capitals have hit top form at the perfect moment, and secured six wins in their ten league matches. They carried that momentum into the first qualifier, where they defeated the Desert Vipers by five wickets to book their place in the final. The Capitals’ batting lineup has been led by Shai Hope and Gulbadin Naib, both of whom have played crucial match-winning knocks.
The Desert Vipers finished the league stage as the top-ranked team, winning seven out of their ten matches. Despite losing the first qualifier to the Capitals, they bounced back strongly in Qualifier 2, defeating the Sharjah Warriorz by five wickets to earn another shot at the title.
So ahead of the much-awaited match, in this article take a look at the pitch report for this clash.
Dubai International Cricket Stadium Stats And Records In ILT20 2025
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Matches played | 14 |
| Matches won batting 1st | 5 |
| Matches won bowling 1st | 9 |
| Average 1st innings score | 156 |
| Average 2nd innings score | 149 |
Dubai International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report: Is It Batting Or Bowling Friendly?
The surface at Dubai International Cricket Stadium has offered a well-balanced contest throughout the tournament. It is important to mention that, pacers have found early movement with the new ball-generating swing. However, once set, batters have been able to play their strokes freely after the powerplay.
Despite early movement for bowlers, the pitch tends to settle down as the game progresses. The ball comes on nicely to the bat in the second innings, making chasing a preferred strategy.
It is important to mention that 14 matches played at this venue in ILT20 2025 and the average 1st innings score is 156 and the average second innings score is 149 . Taking a look at the stats, the team chasing has won eight matches. Given this trend, the captain winning the toss is likely opt to field first.
Players To Watch Out For At Dubai International Cricket Stadium
Shai Hope
West Indies' experienced cricketer Shai Hope has been the most successful batter this season, amassing 484 runs at an average of 60.50 and a strike rate of 125.71. He is in sublime form and might play a crucial role for Dubai Capitals in the final of the ILT20.
Sam Curran
England's experienced all-rounder Sam Curran has been a prolific performer with the bat for Desert Vipers, scoring 325 runs at an average of 46.43 and strike-rate of 127.45. It is important to mention that, along with his ability to score runs in the middle order. Curran can also be handy with his medium-pace bowling.
Sikandar Raza
In the ongoing ILT20 2025, Sikandar Raza has played 8 innings for Dubai Capitals and made 131 runs at an average of 21.83 and strike-rate of 119.09. He will surely be a player to watch out for in the final match of the tournament.
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