ILT20 2025: DV vs GG 5th Match Prediction, Fantasy Cricket, Report

On Tuesday, January 14, the fifth match of the ILT20 2025 will take place at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium between the Desert Vipers and the Gulf Giants. The 2025 International League T20 season begins on January 11 and runs until February 9. Six teams compete in the tournament's double round-robin format, which is followed by playoffs and a final.

After defeating the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders by seven wickets in their tournament opener, the Vipers now lead the ILT20 rankings with two points. However, the Giants, who are now in fifth position in the standings, lost to Sharjah Warriorz by three wickets in their lone encounter thus far.

DV vs GG Match Prediction:

Head to Head:

Dubai International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report:

Ingenious bowling variations may keep things competitive, favouring batters with true bounce and shorter boundaries, but if the dew falls, expect huge scores. On the other hand, bowlers can benefit instantly from an ocean breeze.

Weather Report:

There will be little likelihood of rain and a clear, windy day in Dubai. 

Predicted Playing XI:

Desert Vipers probable squad: Ali Naseer, Lockie Ferguson (c), Alex Hales, Fakhar Zaman, Dan Lawrence, Sam Curran, Sherfane Rutherford, Tanish Suri (wk), Nathan Sowter, Luke Wood, and Mohammad Amir

Gulf Giants probable squad: Rehan Ahmed, Jordan Cox, Shimron Hetmyer, Adam Lyth, James Vince (c), Mark Adair, Saghir Khan, Aayan Khan, Daniel Worrall, Tymal Mills, Blessing Muzarabani, and Oliver Robinson (wk)

DV vs GG Match Winner Prediction:

With one championship under their belt, the Gulf Giants are one of the most successful teams in tournament history. Conversely, in both of the previous seasons, the Desert Vipers had not even qualified for the playoffs. The Gulf Giants are predicted to win this game given the lineup.

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