DV vs SW Match Prediction | Qualifier 2

Betting Tips

The Desert Vipers will take on the Sharjah Warriorz in Qualifier 2 on Friday at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. The winner will face the Dubai Capitals for the ultimate prize on Sunday.

Desert Vipers vs Sharjah Warriors Head-to-Head Record

The two teams have faced each other in 4 matches to date. The Desert Vipers have won 3 games while the Warriorz have won once.

Desert Vipers vs Sharjah Warriors Live-streaming and Broadcast

This match can be watched live on the FanCode App and Zee5 App.

DV vs SW Team Previews

Desert Vipers

The Desert Vipers were clinical in their performance during the group stages but faltered in Qualifier 1 as they lost out to Dubai Capitals. Nevertheless, the team has one more chance to try and make it to the finals for the second time.

One of the biggest positives for the Desert Vipers is the fact that rather than depending on any one individual, the whole team has performed as a well-oiled unit and reaped the benefits. Alex Hales is the team’s best batsman this year and has scored 353 runs so far.

With Rahmanullah Gurbaz joining him at the top of the order, the Vipers have an explosive opening pair. The middle order has performed well too, with Sam Curran, Dan Lawrence, and Max Holden contributing at various stages.

The Desert Vipers have plenty of options when it comes to pace. Mohammad Amir and Lockie Ferguson have picked up 11 wickets each and will be supported by Curran, David Payne, and Khuzaima Tanveer in the pace department.

Wanindu Hasaranga is the team’s leading wicket-taker with 12 wickets.

Desert Vipers Expected Playing 11

Sharjah Warriors

The Sharjah Warriorz weren’t in the best of forms at the start of the season. However, as the tournament progressed, the team peaked in form just at the right time and made it to the playoffs.

The Sharjah Warriorz played some excellent cricket to defeat the defending champions, MI Emirates, in the Eliminator and will look to continue with the momentum.

Tom Kohler-Cadmore and Johnson Charles have been excellent as an opening pair and have given the team great starts throughout this season. A lot will be riding on them in this match as well. However, the middle-order batting has been a weakness for the team and they will need to work on that if they want to win here.

That said, Jason Roy, Matthew Wade, Tim Seifert, and Rohan Mustafa are all quality players and can change the game in the team’s favor if they get going. In the bowling department, Adam Milne has done well picking up 12 wickets and has received good support from skipper Tim Southee.

They will be joined by Dilshan Madushanka in the pace department while Ashton Agar will lead the spin attack.

Sharjah Warriors Expected Playing 11

MIE vs SW Toss Prediction

The team winning the toss will likely opt to bowl first.

Pitch and Conditions

The Sharjah Cricket Stadium usually offers a good batting surface and we expect a similar pitch for this game. There is some grass on the surface but the bowlers will have to work hard. Those who bowl back of the length might get some success but any loose balls will be punished.

The surface gets better to bat under the lights. The team batting first will look to score at least 180 runs here.

The weather will remain cloudy with temperatures of around 23 degrees.

MIE vs SW Betting Tips

We are backing the Desert Vipers in winning this match. They have been the most consistent team during the group stages and although their form has dipped slightly, they still remain a formidable force. The Vipers have a strong batting line-up and a balanced bowling unit that gives them an advantage.

Bet on the Desert Vipers to win.