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 Desert Vipers vs Gulf Giants Today Match Prediction 

 Match:  Desert Vipers vs Gulf Giants 
 Time:   29 January, 08:00 PM (IST) 

 Series:: International League T20, 2025  
 Venue:   Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai  

 Info: 

• Desert Vipers take on Gulf Giants in Match no. 24 of the 2025 edition of the DP World International League T20 2025, on Wednesday, January 29, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai.
• The Sam Curran-led Vipers became the first team to qualify for the knockout stages after winning six out of the eight games. With two more league games left, the side will be looking to tick all their boxes before playing the knockout game. 
• Meanwhile, Gulf Giants have had an underwhelming season so far, with just three out of the seven games. They are currently holding the fifth position of the table with six points and a negative NRR of 0.341. However, the James Vince-led side are currently on a two-match winning streak.
• These two teams met earlier in the competition this year. The Vipers won the match by six wickets, chasing down a 120-run target in 17.4 overs in Dubai.

 Live Streaming: 

Live Streaming: The match will be live telecast on Fancode Apps.

 Weather & Pitch Report: 

 Weather: ⛅

Weather during the match time in Dubai, AE will be clean. The temperature is expected to around 20°C on the match day with 66% humidity and 30.2 km/h wind speed. And the visibility is 10 KM. There are no chances of precipitation during the game. 

 Pitch: 🏟️

The Dubai International Cricket Stadium’s pitch offers an equitable platform for both batters and bowlers. The fast bowlers enjoy significant swing and are expected to capitalize on the new ball during the initial phase of the game. On the other hand, spinners face challenges in getting a firm grip due to the even surface. However, batters will have the upper hand beyond the initial overs for most of the game on this track. The team winning the coin toss should consider opting to bowl first at this venue..

 Team NEWS: 

 DV Team News: 

• The Desert Vipers have emerged as table-toppers in the ongoing tournament, showcasing exceptional form with six wins in their eight matches. Their dominance has been highlighted by comprehensive victories, including an emphatic 10-wicket win against the Warriorz and a 53-run triumph over the Knight Riders. With a net run rate of 0.287, they are well-poised for the playoffs and remain the team to beat in the competition.

 GG Team News: 

• The Gulf Giants have had a mixed campaign so far, with three wins and four losses in their seven matches. However, their batting lineup has been instrumental in chasing down targets, while their bowlers have stepped up in crucial moments. Although currently placed fifth on the table with a net run rate of -0.341, the Giants remain in contention for a playoff spot and will aim to capitalize on their recent form to climb the standings.

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DV
1 Fakhar Zaman

2 Alex Hales

3 Dan Lawrence

4 Sam Curran(C)

5 Azam Khan(WK)

6 Adam Hose

7 Dhruv Parashar

8 Sherfane Rutherford

9 Khuzaima Bin-Tanvir

10 Mohammad Amir

11 Nathan Sowter

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GG
1 James Vince(C)

2 Tom Alsop(WK)

3 Jordan Cox(WK)

4 Gerhard Merwe Erasmus

5 Shimron Hetmyer

6 Tom Curran

7 Mark Adair

8 Aayan Khan

9 Dominic Drakes

10 Muhammad Saghir Khan

11 Blessing Muzarabani

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 🏆 Winning Chances: 

Vipers looks in good form in recent matches, They are the favorites to win the match.

 Team Combo: 

 DV Team Info - 

• Fakhar Zaman and Alex Hales will open the innings. Both are very talented players and played many attacking innings in previous matches.
• Dan Lawrence will be the backbone of batting department, if early wickets falls, He settles the innings.
• Sam Curran and Azam Khan will strengthen the middle order for Vipers.
• Sam Curran will lead the Vipers as a Captain. He is having topmost fantasy points in this series.
• Azam Khan will do the Wicket Keeping for Vipers.
• Dan Lawrence and Dhruv Parashar will take care of the spin bowling of his team.
• Mohammad Amir and Khuzaima Bin-Tanvir will lead the pace attack of his team. He was the highest fantasy points gainer in the previous match.

 GG Team Info - 

• James Vince and Tom Alsop will open the innings. Both are very talented players.
• Jordan Cox will be the backbone of batting department, if early wickets falls, He settles the innings.
• Gerhard Merwe Erasmus and Shimron Hetmyer will strengthen the middle order for Gulf Giants.
• James Vince will lead the Gulf Giants as a Captain. He is also a good Batter
• Tom Alsop will do the Wicket Keeping for Gulf Giants.
• Aayan Khan and Gerhard Merwe Erasmus will take care of the spin bowling of his team.
• Blessing Muzarabani will lead the pace attack of his team. He was the highest fantasy points gainer in the previous match.

 Key Players: 

 Vipers (DV) 

• Dhruv Parashar [0W, 0W, 0W, 1W]
• Sherfane Rutherford [7, DNB, DNB, 27, 7*]
• Dan Lawrence [0W, 0W, 0W, 24, (49, 1W)]
• Mohammad Amir [1W, 1W, 4W, 1W, 2W]
• Alex Hales [3, 77*, 23*, 34, 58]
• Sam Curran [11, 54*, 2W, 35, 28]

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 Gulf Giants (GG) 

• Tom Curran [26*, (16, 1W)]
• Gerhard Merwe Erasmus [10, 37, 29, 24, 20*]
• Shimron Hetmyer [12, 7, 17*, 20, 41*]
• James Vince [24, 1, 24, 14, 10]
• Blessing Muzarabani [3W, 1W, 1W, 2W, 1W]
• Mark Adair [1W, (15, 1W), 1W, (19, 1W), 2W]

 DV vs GG C/VC Option: 

• Gerhard Merwe Erasmus [PTs: 228, CR: 7.5]
• Shimron Hetmyer [PTs: 232, CR: 8.5]
• James Vince [PTs: 252, CR: 9]
• Dan Lawrence [PTs: 319, CR: 9]
• Alex Hales [PTs: 385, CR: 8]
• Sam Curran [PTs: 453, CR: 9]
• Mark Adair [PTs: 455, CR: 9]

 Squads: 

 Desert Vipers (DV) Squad: 
Fakhar Zaman, Alex Hales, Daniel Lawrence, Sam Curran(c), Azam Khan(w), Adam Hose, Dhruv Parashar, Sherfane Rutherford, David Payne, Khuzaima Tanveer, Nathan Sowter, Mohammad Amir, Ali Naseer, Tanish Suri, Kushal Malla, Michael Jones, Luke Wood, Max Holden, Lockie Ferguson, Wanindu Hasaranga

 Gulf Giants (GG) Squad: 
James Vince(c), Tom Alsop, Jordan Cox(w), Gerhard Erasmus, Shimron Hetmyer, Tom Curran, Mark Adair, Aayan Afzal Khan, Dominic Drakes, Saghir Khan, Blessing Muzarabani, Daniel Worrall, Muhammad Zuhaib, Dushan Hemantha, Dipendra Singh Airee, Wahidullah Zadran, Muhammad Uzair Khan, Tymal Mills, Ibrahim Zadran, Oliver Robinson, Adam Lyth

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 + Ground and Pitch info about 

  Pallekele Cricket Stadium - Kandy, Sri Lanka 

 – Last 5 Match  

SL

SL 6/308(50) vs AFG 10/153(33.5)

(SL won by 155 runs)

SL 3/381(50) vs AFG 6/339(50)

(SL won by 42 Runs )

Zim 10/96(22.5) vs SL 2/97(16.4)

(SL won by 8 wickets)

Zim 10/208(44.4) vs SL 8/211(49)

(SL won by 2 wickets)

SL 10/171(46.4) vs NZ 5/172(23.2)

(NZ won by 5 wickets)

SL 10/279(50) vs BAN 7/282(41.1)

(BAN won by 3 Wickets)

IND 8/357(50) vs SL 10/55(19.4)

(IND won by 302 Runs)

AFG

SL 6/308(50) vs AFG 10/153(33.5)

(SL won by 155 runs)

SL 3/381(50) vs AFG 6/339(50)

(SL won by 42 Runs )

AFG 10/244(50) vs SA 5/247(47.5)

(SA won by 5 wickets)

AFG 5/291(50) vs AUS 7/293(46.5)

(AUS won by 3 Wickets)

Netherlands 10/179(46.3) vs AFG 3/181(31.3)

(AFG win by 7 wickets)

SL 10/241(49.3) vs AFG 3/242(45.2)

(AFG won by 7 wickets)

PAK 7/282(50) vs AFG 2/286(49)

(AFG won by 8 wickets)

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 Players Recent Form: 

 SRI LANKA ODI 

 Wicket Keeper 

Sadeera Samarawickrama (RHB)

2dwn,2dwn,2dwn,1dwn,1dwn,2dwn, 2dwn

52(61),45(36),14(17),4(3),41(31),1(2),41(42)

ODI

Match- 37, Innings- 34, Runs-1144,  AVG:- 38.13

Kusal Mendis(RHB)

1 dwn,1dwn,1dwn,Open,Open,1dwn,1dwn

61(65),16(31),66(51),17(28),46(48),6(7),19(30

ODI

Match- 126, Innings- 123, Runs- 3715, AVG:- 32.87

 Batsman 

Pathum Nissanka (RHB)

Open,Open,Open,Open,Open,Open, Open

18(17),210(139),2(8),41(36),0(1),46(60),77(83)

ODI

Match- 51, Innings- 51, Runs-1956,  AVG:- 42.52

Avishka Farnando (RHB)

Open,Open,Open,Open,Open,Open, Open

5(23),88(88),0(4),4(5),0(5),1(4),20(17)

ODI

Match- 34, Innings- 34, Runs- 1087, AVG:- 31.97

Shevon Daniel(LHB)

Open

12(28)

#_35(58),8(15),11(14),63(70)

(#_List A Match Record)

ODI

Match- 1, Innings- 1, Runs- 12, AVG:- 12

Charith Asalanka (LHB)

3dwn,3dwn,DNB,Open,Open,Open, Open

97(74),7(8),DNB,0(7),101(95),8(8),108(105)

ODI

Match- 55, Innings- 48, Runs- 1765, AVG:- 43.04

Sahan Arachchige(LHB)

DNB,4dwn,4dwn,2dwn, DNB

DNB,21(39),11(24),57(71),DNB

ODI

Match- 5, Innings- 3, Runs:- 89, Avg:- 29.67

 All-Rounder 

Wanindu Hasaranga(RHB,RA Legbreak)

5dwn,DNB,DNB,6dwn,DNB,6dwn,6dwn

14(13),DNB,DNB,29(21),DNB,20(21),15(12)

4/27(7),0/57(10),7/19(6),2/35(7),0/38(7),2/53(10),2/42(6)

ODI

BAT -  Match- 51, Innings- 43, Runs- 846, AVG:- 23.50

BOWL-  Over:- 402,  Wickets:- 78, Ec:- 5.04

Dunith Wellalage(LHB,LA orthodox)

5dwn,6dwn,6dwn,6dwn,6dwn

2(9),10(8),0(1),8(21),0(1)

1/53(9),0/62(10),1/81(10),0/7(2),1/40(9)

ODI

BAT -  Match -18, Innings -15, Runs- 207, AVG- 17.25

BOWL -  Over - 122,Wickets- 21, Ec- 5.54

Janith Liyanage(RHB, RA MF)

4dwn,DNB,DNB,2dwn,2dwn

50(48),DNB,DNB,95(127),24(34)

#_86(74),62(40)

(#_List A Match Record)

0/13(2),0/25(3),1/17(3),0/11(2),Dnb,

#_0/31(6),1/60(10)

(#_List A Match Record)

ODI

BAT -  Match - 5, Innings - 3, Runs- 169, AVG:- 56.33

BOWL -  Over- 10,  Wickets:-1,  Ec:- 6.60

Chamika Karunaratne(RHB,RA MF)

6dwn, DNB,6dwn,6dwn,5dwn

6(17),DNB,2(11),24(42),11(24)

DNB,3/58(9),5/15(3),3/26(5),4/43(9)

ODI

BAT -  Match- 26, Innings- 24, Runs- 451, AVG:- 25.06

BOWL -  Over:- 132,  Wickets:- 24, Ec:- 5.76

 Bowler 

Maheesh Theekshana (RA offbreak)

0/25(6),0/56(10),1/15(5),4/31(10),DNB,1/43(7),2/44(9)

ODI

Over:- 331,  Wickets:- 55, Ec:- 4.65

Akila Dhananjay (RA Legbreak)

1/15(5),4/31(10),DNB,1/43(7),2/44(9)

ODI

Over:- 322, Wickets:- 56, Ec:- 5.15

Asitha Fernando:(RA MF)

2/23(6),1/64(10),DNB,0/54(10),0/62(8),0/22(2)

ODI

Over:- 36, Wickets:- 3, Ec:- 6.25

Dushmantha Chameera (RAF)

2/55(8),0/14(4),2/44(8),0/3(2),1/20(4),0/54(8)

ODI

Over:- 360,  Wickets:- 56,  Ec:- 5.47

Dilshan Madushanka (LA MF)

2/28(7),0/65(9),1/31(5),1/24(7),2/2(2),0/58(6),3/69(10

ODI

Over:- 152,  Wickets:- 32,  Ec:- 5.86

Pramod Madushan(RA MF)

1/37(6),4/75(10),0/21(2),2/58(7),1/13(3)

#_1/8(3),2/60(9)

(#_List A Match Record)

ODI

Over: - 26,  Wickets:- 12, Ec:-8.63

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 ‍AFGANISTAN ODI: 

 Wicket Keeper 

Rahmanullah Gurbaz:(RHB)

Open,Open,Open,Open,Open,Open, Open

8(20),1(3),25(22),21(25),10(11),0(4),65(53)

ODI

Match:- 37, Innings:- 37, Runs:- 1247, Avg:- 34.63

Ikram Alikhil:(LHB)

5dwn,6dwn,4dwn, DNB, DNB, DNB, DNB

4(1),10(14),12(14),DNB, DNB, DNB, DNB

ODI

Match:- 23, Innings:- 18, Runs:- 341, Avg:- 26.23

 Batsman 

Ibrahim Zadran:(LHB)

Open,Open,Open,Open,Open,Open, Open

54(76),4(7),15(30),129(143),20(34),39(57),87(113)

ODI

Match:- 30, Innings:- 30,Runs:- 1345, Avg:- 49.81

Hashmatullah Shahidi:(LHB)

2dwn,2dwn,2dwn,2dwn,2dwn,2dwn, 2dwn

9(12),7(11),2(7),26(43),56(64),58(74),48(45)

ODI

Match:- 75,Innings:- 75, Runs:- 2101, Avg:- 33.34

Rahmat Shah:(RHB)

1dwn,1dwn,1dwn,1dwn,1dwn, 1dwn,1dwn

63(69),7(14),26(46),30(44),52(54),62(74),77(84)

ODI

Match:- 108,Innings:- 104,Runs:- 3659, Avg:- 36.359

Riaz Hassan:(RHB)

Open,Dnb,Open,Open,Open

34(66), DNB ,35(49),1(2),50(75)

ODI

Match:- 5,Innings:- 4,Runs:-120, Avg:- 30

 All-Rounder 

Azmatullah Omarzai:(RHB,RA MF)

3dwn,3dwn,3dwn,3dwn,3dwn,3dwn,DNB

3(6),149(115),97(107),22(18),31(28),73(63),Dnb

3/56(10),0/55(6),0/8(1),2/52(7),0/11(3),1/37(7),1/50(5)

ODI

BAT - Match:- 24, Innings:- 18, Runs:- 642,Avg:- 53.50

Bowl - Over:- 125, Wickets:- 16,EC:- 5.84

Mohammad Nabi:(RHB, RA offbreak)

4dwn,5dwn,5dwn,4dwn,Dnb,Dnb,Dnb

136(130),2(3),12(10),Dnb,Dnb,Dnb

1(4),0/38(10),1/44(10),2/35(10),0/20(2),3/28(9),0/33(6),1/31(10)

ODI

BAT - Match:- 158, Innings:- 139, Runs:- 3345,Avg:- 26.97

Bowl - Over:- 1239,Wickets:- 163, EC:- 4.28

Gulbadin Naib:(RHB,RAM)

6dwn,4dwn,1dwn,5dwn,4dwn,5dwn, 5dwn

0(7),16(7),22(16),15(13),0(3),20(21),8(11)

0/48(5),0/61(8),4/60(10),1/58(8),2/36(9),1/19(2),0/48(6)

ODI

BAT - Match:- 81,Innings:- 70, Runs:-1223, Avg:- 19.72

Bowl - Over:- 462,Wickets:-72, EC:- 5.53

 Bowler 

Qais Ahmed:(RA offbreak)

1/55(7),3/32(8),

#_2/32(9),0/28(4),2/24(4),2/15(4)

(#_List A & T20i Match Record)

ODI

Over:- 14,Wickets:- 4,EC:- 5.93

Noor Ahmed: ( LA Chinaman)

1/54(8),0/62(8),0/49(9),0/53(10),2/31(9),3/49(10),1/70(9)

ODI

Over:- 75,Wickets:- 8,  EC:- 6.05

Mujeeb Ur Rahman:(RA offbreak)

1/51(10),0/72(9),1/40(10),2/38(10),0/55(8)

ODI

Over:- 661,Wickets:- 101,EC:- 4.32

Fazal Haq Farooqi:(LA MF)

1/55(10),0/77(9),0/36(5),4/34(10),0/39(7),1/50(7),0/50(6)

ODI

Over:- 217,Wickets:- 39,EC:- 5.71

Naveed Zadran:(LAM)

#_1/42(7),0/15(6),1/42(8),1/22(4),2/47(9)

(#_List A Match Record)

ODI

Debut

Fareed Ahmed Malik:(LA MF)

2/79(9),2/70(10),0/8(1),2/61(9),2/43(8),1/9(6)

ODI

Over:- 111,Wickets:- 23,EC:- 5.44

Watch the Final Team Section for Our GL & SL Final Team

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Toss: 

Confirmed Lineups: available soon

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DV

1 Fakhar Zaman

2 Alex Hales

3 Dan Lawrence

4 Sam Curran(C)

5 Azam Khan(WK)

6 Adam Hose

7 Dhruv Parashar

8 Sherfane Rutherford

9 Khuzaima Bin-Tanvir

10 Mohammad Amir

11 Nathan Sowter

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GG

1 James Vince(C)

2 Tom Alsop(WK)

3 Jordan Cox(WK)

4 Gerhard Merwe Erasmus

5 Shimron Hetmyer

6 Tom Curran

7 Mark Adair

8 Aayan Khan

9 Dominic Drakes

10 Muhammad Saghir Khan

11 Blessing Muzarabani

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Guide:
Apply the below strategies to make your best dream team after the toss

1. Select a small league team and rotate or change C/VC, also pick 1 punt player in place of a player who you think will not perform

2. for more Grand League Combinations Make One-sided winning combinations for both side team - as per toss and pitch info.


Make necessary changes if any player absent
*Above GL Team Guide Images for Guide only.
*You can make necessary changes as per your choice.
*The Above Team may be Highly risky so play at your own risk.
*for the final team check here in the last 15mins of the match deadline.
*You can also make some other combinations by changing 1-2 players with help of the Team Guide.


Best of Luck.


Disclaimer:
>Fantasy Cricket is a game of skill and luck is also very much important to win the grand league in fantasy cricket leagues. We have covered the skill part.


> We have mentioned the expected playing 11 as per our cricket knowledge. You can change the fantasy team once the playing 11 is out.

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*The above team may be slightly risky, You can reverse the C/Vc for safe.

*This Team may be changed after the toss if any player is absent.

Tips: 

1. Consider player form.
2. Check pitch and weather conditions.
3. Stay updated on team news.
4. Review head-to-head records.
5. Identify key players.
6. Choose captain and vice-captain wisely.
7. Aim for a balanced lineup.
8. Consider player roles (batsmen, bowlers, all-rounders, wicket-keepers).
9. Verify player availability.
10. Research using statistics and expert opinions available within the preview of this match.

About Prime Team:

• Prime Team is likely a term related to the popular fantasy sports platform. In fantasy sports, a "prime team" usually refers to a lineup or selection of players that a user believes will perform exceptionally well in real-life matches.
• Creating a Dream Prime Team involves carefully selecting players based on their recent form, performance statistics, match conditions, and other relevant factors to maximize the chances of earning points in the fantasy league.
• It's important to note that my knowledge is based on information and stats available for this match.
• *Remember that Playing on Fantasy Platforms involves an element of luck, and no strategy guarantees success. It's important to monitor the match closely and make adjustments if needed. Good luck with your fantasy lineup!

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