GG vs DV Match Preview

Gulf Giants will face Desert Vipers in the 5th match of the 2025 International League T20 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium on January 14, 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.

GG vs DV Match Details 

Gulf Giants vs Desert Vipers – 05th Match, ILT20

Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai

Date & Time: 14th January 2025 at 08:00 PM IST

Live Streaming: Disney+Hotstar

GG vs DV Venue Stats

GG vs DV 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.

GG vs DV Weather Report

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

GG vs DV Last Five Matches

GG vs DV Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

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

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GG vs DV Probable Playing XIs:

Desert Vipers Probable Playing XIs

Gulf Giants Probable Playing XIs

James Vince(c), Jordan Cox, Adam Lyth, Shimron Hetmyer, Oliver Robinson(w), Mark Adair, Saghir Khan, Aayan Afzal Khan, Daniel Worrall, Rehan Ahmed, Tymal Mills

Topmost Picks for GG vs DV 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.
• Lockie Ferguson –  Lockie Ferguson leads the polling with 12 wickets in the last 9 matches.

Top Picks – Gulf Giants

• Shimron Hetmayer – Shimron Hetmayer played a wonderful knock in his last match, scoring 36 of just 23 balls with 5 fours and 1 sixes.
• Mark Adair –  Mark Adair took 2 wickets for 23 runs and managed to restrict the opponent and won that match.

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

Jordan Cox, James Vince, Shimron Hetmyer, Alex Hales, Fakhar Zaman, Mark Adair, Daniel Lawrence(C), Sam Curran, Lockie Ferguson, Rehan Ahmed(VC), Tymal Mills

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

Jordan Cox, Adam Lyth, Shimron Hetmyer, Alex Hales, Fakhar Zaman, Mark Adair(C), Daniel Lawrence, Sam Curran(VC), Lockie Ferguson, Rehan Ahmed, Tymal Mills

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Daniel Lawrence, Mark Adair

Vice-captain – Rehan Ahmed, Sam Curran

Wicketkeeper – Jordan Cox

GG vs DV 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.