DC vs DV Match Prediction : 1st Match, International League T20, 2025-26
DC vs DV Win Probability
44%
DC
56%
DV
Dubai Capitals To Win, 2.15
The Desert Vipers have never defeated Dubai Capitals in the ILT20
The Dubai Capitals are the defending champions for this season
Both teams are well stocked but we think the Dubai Capitals have a slightly better batting lineup
DC vs DV Betting Tips
Sam Curran to score over 18.5 runs
Sam Curran was the leading run-scorer for the Desert Vipers last year. He scored a total of 387 runs at an average of over 55. He has an average of over 35 against the Dubai Capitals, and we are backing him to play a good knock.
Gulbadin Naib to score over 14.5 runs
Gulbadin Naib scored 381 runs last season at an average of over 42 and 4 half-centuries. He scored three half-centuries in 4 innings against the Vipers last season, and we are backing him to continue playing well
Team form (Last 5 matches)
Dubai Capitals
N/A
Desert Vipers
N/A
In a rematch of the previous year’s finals, the Desert Vipers will take on the defending champions, Dubai Capitals, in the inaugural match of the 2025 season of ILT20. The match will be played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Tuesday.
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Dubai Capitals vs Desert Vipers Head-to-Head Record
The two teams have faced each other in 6 matches to date, and all those matches were won by the Dubai Capitals.
Dubai Capitals vs Desert Vipers Live-streaming and Broadcast
Here is the broadcast and streaming information for the ILT20 (International League T20)
USA:Â Willow TV.
India: Zee Network (TV) and ZEE5 (Live Streaming).
Pakistan: Tapmad (Streaming), A Sports, and Geo Super (TV).
Bangladesh: T Sports (TV and App) and Toffee.
UAE: DP World ILT20 Official YouTube (likely), Cricbuzz, Starzplay, Abu Dhabi TV, and Dubai TV.
You can find live odds, updated tips after every day's play, and more information about this match at ocbscores.com.
DC vs DV Team Previews
Dubai Capitals
The Dubai Capitals were among the most consistent teams last year, finishing second on the points table. They went on to make it to the finals and lifted their maiden ILT20 trophy. They will now look to continue with the same momentum and make a winning start to this campaign.
The Dubai Capitals have retained some of the key players from the previous year’s squad. These include Jordan Cox, Rovman Powell, Gulbadin Naib, Waqar Salamkheil, and James Neesham. The team will be led by Dasun Shanaka, who is among the most experienced players in this format and has been a part of the team since the league’s inception. He is a quality all-rounder who adds depth to the batting.
Shanaka has plenty of options when it comes to batting, including experienced campaigners like Mohammad Nabi and David Willey, as well as fresh but talented faces like Navin Bidaisee and Scott Currie. Sediqullah Atal and Leus du Plooy are likely to add heft to the top order.
The pace attack consists of Muhammad Jawadullah, Tymal Mills, and Rushil Ugarkar, while Salamkheil, Muhammad Farooq, and Haider Ali will feature in the spin department.
Dubai Capitals Expected Playing 11
Dasun Shanaka (C), Jordan Cox (WK), Leus du Plooy, Rovman Powell, Sediqullah Atal, David Willey, Mohammad Nabi, Waqar Salamkheil, Muhammad Jawadullah, Tymal Mills, Gulbadin Naib
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Desert Vipers
The Desert Vipers are arguably among the most consistent teams in the ILT20, and have reached the finals twice in previous three seasons, including last year. They will now look to make a positive start and aim for the ultimate glory.
The Desert Vipers have a strong squad at their disposal. They have managed to retain some of their top performers from the previous year, including Lockie Ferguson, Dan Lawrence, David Payne, and Khuzaima Tanveer. Max Holden has also been retained in a bid to strengthen the batting line-up. Sam Curran and Wanindu Hasaranga are arguably among the best all-rounders in the league.
They not only add depth to the batting but are also quality bowlers. Shimron Hetmeyer comes in as the wild card, while Fakhar Zaman, who made his ILT20 debut last season, returns to the Vipers squad. His fellow countrymen, Naseem Shah and Hassan Nawaz, will be making their ILT20 debut this year.
Naseem Shah will add heft to the seam department as he joins Ferguson and Matiullah Khan. Qais Ahmed joins the spin department along with Noor Ahmad, and they make a formidable team alongside Wanindu Hasaranga.
Desert Vipers Expected Playing 11
Fakhar Zaman, Shimron Hetmeyer, Dan Lawrence, Max Holden, Sam Curran, Sanjay Pahal, Vriitya Aravind, Andries Gous (WK), Naseem Shah, Wanindu Hasaranga, Qais Ahmed
DC vs DV Toss Prediction
8 of the last 10 ILT20 matches played here were won while chasing. We, therefore, think that the team winning the toss will likely opt to field first.
Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium is usually balanced. A lot will depend on how things go during the Powerplay, as the quicker bowlers can expect assistance with the new ball. The batsmen need to settle down before they can start playing the big shots. The spinners need to be accurate with their line and length.
The weather is likely to be clear with temperatures of over 25 degrees. The dew could be an important factor in this match.
DC vs DV: Who Will Win?
The Desert Vipers and Dubai Capitals are among the strongest teams in the league, and we are expecting a close contest between them. While there is no clear favourite, we reckon that the Capitals have a slight edge thanks to a stronger batting unit.
Bet on Dubai Capitals to win.
