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

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 vs GG Head-to-Head Stats

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.

Two sides who are doing well in parts take each other on. Consistency has been a concern however, both sides have struggled to cross the finish lines when needed leaving them at the bottom table.

DV vs GG Match Details

Date: February 3rd , 2024

Time:  4:00 PM IST

Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium

DV vs GG Weather Report

The weather looks pretty clear for the upcoming fixture.

DV vs GG Pitch Report

A good pitch helpful for batters is likely. Batting second will be a better option.

DV vs GG Predicted Playing XI

GG Playing XI

Jamie Smith, James Vince, Chris Lynn, Jordan Cox, Usman Khan, Shimron Hetmyer, Jamie Overton, Carlos Brathwaite, Zuhaib Zubair, Dominic Drakes, Mujeeb Ur Rahman

DV Playing XI

Rohan Mustafa, Alex Hales, Colin Munro, Azam Khan, Sherfane Rutherford, Adam Hose, Wanindu Hasaranga, Ali Naseer, Mohammad Amir, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Luke Wood

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DV vs GG Key Players

Dushmantha Chameera

Dushmantha Chameera is going through a period where he gets through a string of games well. His pace has been good while the rhythm has been improving which could lead to some early wickets in the coming games.

Chris Lynn

Chris Lynn has been in some good form batting at number three. He has had his fair share of fitness issues in the past as well but finally looks to be making it through the franchise circuit pretty well.

DV vs GG Match Tips

Gulf Giants are favorites after a good run of results in the previous games.

Match Prediction: Gulf Giants Will Win the Match

The Desert Vipers could not get going in their first game after being put into bat. They did get a decent score but with dew and the nature of games in UAE, the score they got was far from competitive against a side which is finding their feet after a tough loss of their own.

DV vs GG Match Details

Date: January 24th, 2024

Time:  8:00 PM IST

Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium

DV vs GG Weather Report

The weather looks pretty clear for the upcoming fixture.

DV vs GG Pitch Report

Dubai like the other grounds in the UAE is better for sides batting second with dew playing a part later in the evening.

DV vs GG Predicted Playing XI

DV Playing XI

Colin Munro, Alex Hales, Dan Lawrence, Adam Hose, Wanindu Hasaranga, Bas de Leede, Sherfane Rutherford, Rohan Mustafa, Mohammad Amir, Tanish Suri

GG Playing XI

Jamie Smith, James Vince, Jordan Cox, Usman Khan, Shimron Hetmyer, Karim Janet, Chris Jordan, Dominic Drakes, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Aayan Afzal Khan

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DV vs GG Key Players

Mohammad Amir

Mohammad Amir had a tough start to the tournament with his consistency off. Known for his skillset with the new-ball, Amir has a lot of responsibility on him to make an early impact, and his side will need him to come through quick.

Shimron Hetmyer

Dropped from his national side, Shimron Hetmyer‘s consistency grows as a concern. On his day he can be a big match-winner but such days are slowly becoming rare.

DV vs GG Match Tips

The Gulf Giants look like the side with better depth and could start favorites with some in-form players.

Match Prediction: Gulf Giants Will Win the Match