Dubai Capitals (DUB) will face Desert Vipers (VIP) in the upcoming ILT20 2024 clash (DUB vs VIP) on February 1 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Both teams, with two wins out of five matches, currently hold the fourth and fifth positions on the points table.
In their recent match against Sharjah Warriors, Dubai Capitals opted to bat after winning the toss but could only manage to post 104 runs in 18.2 overs. Johnson Charles played a notable innings, scoring 43 runs off 33 deliveries, but it wasn’t enough as the Warriors secured a nine-wicket victory in 13.1 overs.
Desert Vipers, in their last encounter against MI Emirates, chose to bowl first and restricted MI to 149 runs in 20 overs. Mohammad Amir’s exceptional bowling performance, taking three wickets for 26 runs, played a crucial role. The Vipers successfully chased down the target of 150 runs on the last delivery, with Amir earning the Player of the Match award.
Probable Playing XI (DUB vs VIP):
Dubai Capitals:
Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), David Warner (C), BR Dunk, MDE Holden, Sam Billings, Sikandar Raza, Rovman Powell, Jason Holder, RE van der Merwe, Akif Raja, H Ali-I
Desert Vipers:
AD Hales, C Munro (C), AJ Hose, Azam Khan (wk), Rohan Mustafa, A Naseer, W Hasaranga, S Afridi, Mohammad Amir, Matheesha Pathirana, L Wood
Pitch Report:
Dubai International Cricket Stadium’s surface is expected to offer a balanced contest. The average first innings score in the last five matches has been 148 runs, with teams often preferring to chase. Stay tuned for the latest updates on this ILT20 2024 showdown between Dubai Capitals and Desert Vipers.
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