Match Details:
Date: February 2, 2023
Time: 7:30 PM IST
Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
Ball-by-ball commentary: SportsTiger App
Match Preview:
The Dubai Capitals will take on the Desert Vipers in a crucial ILT20 fixture as both teams make a push for the playoff spot. Both teams enter this game after winning their previous fixtures. The Capitals defeated the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders by seven wickets. Whereas the Vipers beat Sharjah Warriors by a 22-run margin.
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Pitch Report:
The Dubai International Cricket Stadium has always been a place where the batters and bowlers are benefitted. The average 1st innings score is 156 in domestic T20 games.
Analysis:
Dubai Capitals
Rovman Powell’s Dubai Capitals have had a forgettable season so far as they are placed in fifth place on the table. With just three wins, the Capitals are far away from the playoffs. Their captain Powell has been their top run scorer while Adam Zampa and Akif Raja have been the top performers with the ball.
SportsTiger Playing XI of Dubai Capitals
Niroshan Dickwella (wk), George Munsey, Rovman Powell (c), Dasun Shanaka, Yusuf Pathan, Sikandar Raza, Chamika Karunaratne, Hazrat Luqman, Adam Zampa, Akif Raja, Fred Klaassen
Desert Vipers
On the other hand, the Desert Vipers are having an incredible season with quality performances from multiple members of the team. Munro’s side has lost just two games and is one of the favourites to win the title. For the Vipers, Alex Hales has been the highest runscorer in the league while Wanindu Hasaranga is the leading wicket-taker in the tournament.
SportsTiger Playing XI of Desert Vipers
Rohan Mustafa, Alex Hales, Colin Munro (c), Sam Billings (wk), Sherfane Rutherford, Benny Howell, Wanindu Hasaranga, Luke Wood, Gus Atkinson, Sheldon Cottrell, Shiraz Ahmed
Match Prediction:
Conclusion:
The Desert Vipers are the favourites to defeat Dubai Capitals at Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
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