SWR vs DV, ILT20: Dream11 Predictions for Match 18 [Source: @TheDesertVipers, @Sharjahwarriorz/x.com]
The Sharjah Warriorz (SWR) will meet the Desert Vipers (DV) in the 18th match of the ILT20 2025 season, This match will be played at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium in Sharjah, UAE on Saturday, January 25th at 3:30 PM IST.
Ahead of this game, here is a look at the Dream11 predictions, the fantasy cricket tips, the pitch report and the best-predicted XIs for the fantasy contests of the match.
SWR vs DV, ILT20 2025 Preview
The Sharjah Warriorz has managed to register two wins and three defeats from five matches so far in this ILT20 2025 season. They have lost the last game against the next opponent, the Desert Vipers, by 10 wickets. Jason Roy is the only batter from their side who scored a few important runs; the bowlers failed to grab a single wicket in that game. With 4 points and an NRR of -1.320 from five games, the Warriorz are in the fifth position in the points table.
On the other hand, the Desert Vipers are looking strong this season under the leadership of Lockie Ferguson; they have only lost against the Dubai Capitals in their fifth game. Fakhar Zaman batted brilliantly against the Sharjah Warriorz in the last game and scored 71 off 39 balls, while Mohammad Amir grabbed 4 wickets in that match. With five wins in six games and an NRR of +1.386, the Vipers are at the top of the points table.
SWR vs DV Head-to-Head Record in T20s
Matches | Sharjah Warriorz won | Desert Vipers won | No Result |
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5 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
SWR vs DV, ILT20 2025 Weather And Pitch Report
Factors | Expected Condition |
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Weather | Sunny |
Pitch Report | Batting Friendly |
Weather - According to AccuWeather, the weather will be nice with plenty of sunshine. The temperature will be in-between 24°C-13°C and there is 0% chance of rain during the game.
Pitch Report - The surface at Sharjah Cricket Stadium generally offers more assistance to the batters than the other two cricketing venues in the Gulf country. With its reputation for being a batter’s paradise, this iconic venue is known for high-scoring encounters that truly showcase the skill and flair of batters. While spinners may come into the equation later on, especially as the pitch wears, the initial overs should heavily favour the batters.
Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah – Record of Chasing Teams in ILT20 2025
3 matches have been played at Sharjah Cricket Stadium so far in this tournament, and all of the matches have been won by the chasing side. The skipper winning the toss will prefer to field first on this ground.
SWR vs DV, ILT20 2025 Fantasy Cricket Players Stats
Players | Tournament Stats | Fantasy Points |
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Sam Curran | 158 runs and 3 wickets in 6 matches | 361 |
Wanindu Hasaranga | 7 wickets in 5 matches | 309 |
Dan Lawrence | 148 runs and 2 wickets in 6 matches | 302 |
Fakhar Zaman | 193 runs in 6 matches | 282 |
Mohammad Amir | 9 wickets in 5 matches | 271 |
Hot Picks for SWR vs DV, ILT20 2025 Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips
Players | Roles |
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Sharjah Warriorz | |
Tim Southee | Bowler |
Jason Roy | Batter |
Avishka Fernando | Batter |
Desert Vipers | |
Sam Curran | All-rounder |
Fakhar Zaman | Batter |
Alex Hales | Batter |
SWR vs DV, ILT20 2025 Captain and Vice-captain
Contests | Captain | Vice-captain |
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Small League Contests | Alex Hales | Jason Roy |
Head to Head Contests | Wanindu Hasaranga | Sam Curran |
Grand League Contests | Fakhar Zaman | Sam Curran |
SWR vs DV, ILT20 2025 Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues
Wicketkeepers: Johnson Charles, Tim Seifert
Batters: Alex Hales, Avishka Fernando, Fakhar Zaman, Jason Roy
All-rounders: Wanindu Hasaranga, Harmeet Singh, Sam Curran
Bowlers: Lockie Ferguson, Mohammad Amir
Captain: Alex Hales
Vice-captain: Jason Roy
SWR vs DV, ILT20 2025 Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/ Grand Leagues
Wicketkeepers: Johnson Charles
Batters: Sherfane Rutherford, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Fakhar Zaman, Jason Roy
All-rounders: Wanindu Hasaranga, Dan Lawrence, Sam Curran
Bowlers: Lockie Ferguson, Mohammad Amir, Tim Southee
Captain: Fakhar Zaman
Vice-captain: Sam Curran
SWR vs DV, ILT20 2025 Expert Advice
Given the playing conditions and the expected team combinations of the two sides, a 2-4-3-2 or 1-4-3-3 combination will be ideal for the game.