DV vs SWR Qualifier 2 Playing 11 Prediction, Fantasy Tips, Pitch Report, Live Streaming

Desert Vipers will take on SWR. [Source - ILT20/X.COM]

As we are moving towards the business end of the third edition of the International League T20 2025, Desert Vipers and Sharjah Warriorz are all set to face each other in the Qualifier 2 Match on Friday, February 7 in Sharjah.

The awaited contest will begin from 8 PM IST and the winning team will go straight to the Final of ILT20 2025 in Dubai.

DV vs SWR Qualifier 2 Team Previews And Comparison

Desert Vipers

Desert Vipers has been a dominating force from the very first game of the season but somehow has lost the momentum at a very crucial stage of the tournament. They finished the ILT20 2025 league stage at the top of the table with seven wins in ten appearances but will be coming into this game after losing three of their last four matches.

Moreover, they failed to get past Dubai Capitals in the first Qualifier and now have one last chance to secure a place in what can be their second Final in three editions. The big names like Alex Hales and Mohammad Amir will have to be at their best and seal the Final ticket for the Vipers.

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Sharjah Warriorz

Sharjah Warriorz, on the other side, has won each of their last four matches and picked up the winning form at the right time after what was a very poor start to the tournament for them.

They will be coming into this game after defeating the defending champions MI Emirates in the Eliminator Match and will be looking to continue the momentum to take their maiden ILT20 Final berth.

The likes of Johnson Charles and Tom Kohler-Cadmore at the top of the order will be very crucial in what has been a difficult wicket to bat in Sharjah in the later half of the tournament. Meanwhile, Adam Milne and Tim Southee will be leading the bowling attack as the kiwi duo has been instrumental in the Warriorz’ first qualification for the knockouts this year.

DV vs SWR Qualifier 2 Match Details And Live Streaming

DV vs SWR Qualifier 2 Pitch Report: How Will The Surface At The Sharjah Cricket Stadium Behave?

The pitch at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium is expected to remain a bit on the slower side, considering how it played in the later half of the league stage. Spinners might control the proceedings and the batters will have to be very watchful with the stroke-making.

In six matches at the venue this season, the team batting second has won all the games. Hence, the team winning the toss is most likely to choose bowling first and bat later with a particular target in mind.

DV vs SWR Qualifier 2 Playing 11 Prediction

Desert Vipers Playing XI: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (c & wk), Alex Hales, Max Holden, Dan Lawrence, Sam Curran, Sherfane Rutherford, Wanindu Hasaranga, Khuzaima Tanveer, Lockie Ferguson, Dhruv Parashar, Mohammad Amir.

Sharjah Warriorz Playing XI: Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Johnson Charles, Matthew Wade, Tim Seifert (wk), Rohan Mustafa, Ashton Agar, Ethan DSouza, Tim Southee (c), Adam Milne, Dilshan Madushanka, Adam Zampa.

DV vs SWR Qualifier 2 Fantasy Tips And Key Players

• Adam Zampa can be a very good fantasy pick ahead of this game as the leg-spinner was the player of the match for Sharjah Warriorz last time they played at this venue. Overall, Zampa hasn't been consistent throughout the season but is expected to start as one of the deciding factors in Qualifier 2.
• Alex Hales scored a match winning 77 against the Warriorz when these two sides met last time in Sharjah. The explosive opener is also coming into this match on the back of an impressive performance in the Qualifier 1 where he scored a magnificent 32-ball 67. Hence, he should be one of the first names amongst the key fantasy players.
• Tom Kohler-Cadmore is currently the highest run scorer for Sharjah Warriorz in what has been their best season in three editions. Tom is also the third in the list of highest run scorer in ILT20 2025 with a total of 387 runs at an average of 64.50. In addition, the Englishman has been a consistent performer for the Warriorz and is familiar with the conditions here at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium.
• DV Key Players: Alex Hales, Khuzaima Tanveer, Wanindu Hasaranga
• SWR Key Players: Adam Milne, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Adam Zampa

DV vs SWR Qualifier 2 Winner Prediction

Given the conditions and the recent form, Sharjah Warriorz is expected to get the better of Desert Vipers and go through to what will be their first ILT20 Final.

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