Dubai International Stadium Pitch Report For DC vs DV ILT20 2025 Match 13

Rajgeeta Yadav

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The 13th match of the ILT20 2025 season will see Dubai Capitals take on Desert Vipers at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on January 19. The Desert Vipers are on a roll this season, having won all four of their matches so far. They currently lead the table with 8 points and a strong net run rate of +1.217. With their confidence high, they will be aiming to continue their winning streak and stay at the top.

On the other hand, Dubai Capitals are facing a tough season. They have only won 1 out of their 4 matches, leaving them at the bottom of the points table with just 2 points. In their previous match, they lost to Gulf Giants, so they will be looking to bounce back and secure a much-needed victory.

The match between these two teams is sure to be thrilling, so let's take a look at the pitch conditions.

Dubai International Stadium Stats And Records In ILT20 2025

Criterion
Data
Matches Played 5
Matches Won Batting 1st 2
Matches Won Bowling 1st 3
Average 1st Innings Score 155.6
Average 2nd Innings Score 145.8


Dubai International Stadium Pitch Report: Is It Batting Or Bowling Friendly?

The pitch at this venue has been a batter-friendly surface throughout the ILT20 2025 season, with high-scoring thrillers featuring five matches played here so far. Pacers may find some assistance with the new ball, while dew conditions later in the game will hinder spinners’ ability to grip the ball. 

This makes chasing easier, and teams opting to bowl first have had the advantage, winning 3 out of 5 matches here. The average first-innings score is 155.6, while the second-innings average is slightly lower at 145.8. Overall, it’s an excellent pitch for batting, with chasing teams having a slight edge.

Players To Watch Out For At Dubai International Stadium

Sikandar Raza

  • As the captain of Dubai Capitals, Sikandar Raza is a talented all-rounder capable of making an impact with both bat and ball. Though his form has been inconsistent this season, with only 71 runs in his last four matches, he has an average above 17.75 in the league. Raza is overdue for a big performance, and Dubai International Stadium could be just the place for him to rediscover his rhythm and deliver a match-winning innings.

Joe Clarke

  • Joe Clarke is in excellent form, and his recent performances have been impressive. In the last match, he scored a quick 55 runs off 32 balls, adding to his tally of 124 runs in four innings during the tournament, boasting an impressive strike rate of 158.97. Clarke’s ability to accelerate the scoring makes him a dangerous player, and his recent consistency suggests that he will be looking to make a major impact in the upcoming matches.

Olly Stone

  • Olly Stone has been outstanding with the ball and could play a pivotal role in the next game, especially given the conditions at Dubai International Stadium, which can offer assistance to fast bowlers with the new ball. With 15 wickets in just 10 innings in the ILT20 history for Dubai Capitals, Stone has proven himself as a reliable wicket-taker.