DV vs GG Match Preview

Gulf Giants will face Desert Vipers in the 24th match of the 2025 International League T20 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium on January 29, 2025, at 8:00 PM IST. The International League T20, 2025 starts on January 11th and continues until February 9th, 2025. The tournament features six teams competing in a double round-robin format, followed by playoffs and a final. The Gulf Giants made the playoffs the previous season but did not advance to the finals. In contrast, the Desert Vipers were unable to qualify for the playoffs. Gulf Giants have yet to fall to Desert Vipers in their previous two meetings.

DV vs GG Match Details 

Desert Vipers vs Gulf Giants – 24th Match, ILT20

Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai

Date & Time: 29th January 2025 at 08:00 PM IST

Live Streaming: Disney+Hotstar

DV vs GG Venue Stats

Avg 1st inn score	187
Avg 2nd inn score	179
Win% batting 1st	54
Win% batting 2nd	46

DV vs GG Pitch Report

Expect high scores if the dew falls, but clever bowling variations may keep things competitive, favoring batsmen with true bounce and shorter boundaries. However, an ocean breeze can help swing bowlers immediately.

DV vs GG Weather Report

The climate in Dubai will be clear and breezy, with little chance of rain. 

DV vs GG Last Five Matches

DV ( Desert Vipers )	W W L L W
GG ( Gulf Giants )	L L L W W

DV vs GG Head-to-Head Stats

	Matches Played	GG Won	DV Won	Tie	NR
Overall	6	3	3	0	0
Last 5	5	3	2	0	0

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

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DV vs GG Probable Playing XIs:

Desert Vipers Probable Playing XIs

Gulf Giants Probable Playing XIs

Jordan Cox(w), James Vince(c), Gerhard Erasmus, Shimron Hetmyer, Dominic Drakes, Tom Curran, Mark Adair, Aayan Afzal Khan, Saghir Khan, Blessing Muzarabani, Daniel Worrall

Topmost Picks for DV vs GG Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Desert Vipers

• Daniel Lawrence – Daniel Lawrence is the top batter for Desert Vipers with 232 runs in 8 matches at an average of 33.14 and a strike rate of 136.47.
• Mohammad Amir –  Mohammad Amir leads the polling with 12 wickets in the last 9 matches.

Top Picks – Gulf Giants

• Gerhard Erasmus – Gerhard Erasmus played a wonderful knock in his last match, scoring 85 of just 60 balls with 7 fours and 2 sixes.
• Blessing Muzarabani –  Blessing Muzarabani took 3 wickets for 32 runs and managed to restrict the opponent and won that match.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for DV vs GG Dream11 Team:

Jordan Cox, James Vince(VC), Shimron Hetmyer, Gerhard Erasmus, Mark Adair, Sam Curran(C), Daniel Lawrence, Wanindu Hasaranga, Blessing Muzarabani, Daniel Worrall, Mohammad Amir

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for DV vs GG Dream11 Team:

Jordan Cox, James Vince, Shimron Hetmyer, Gerhard Erasmus, Mark Adair(C), Sam Curran, Daniel Lawrence, Wanindu Hasaranga(VC), Blessing Muzarabani, Daniel Worrall, Mohammad Amir

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Sam Curran, Mark Adair

Vice-captain – James Vince, Wanindu Hasaranga

Wicketkeeper – Jordan Cox

DV vs GG Probable Winners:

Gulf Giants are among the most successful teams in tournament history, having won one championship. The Desert Vipers, on the contrary, have failed to make the playoffs even once in both of the previous seasons. The Gulf Giants defeated the Desert Vipers by large margins in both previous seasons. We believe Gulf Giants will have an advantage over the Sharjah Warriors in this game as well. Considering the team combination, Gulf Giants is expected to win this match.