Desert Vipers vs Gulf Giants Prediction and Betting Tips
Desert Vipers are set to take odds with Gulf Giants in match no. 24 of the International League T20 (ILT20) 2025 on January 29 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium. With six wins in seven matches, the Vipers are currently sitting at the top of the table. Gulf Giants with three victories in seven games, currently standing in 5th position. Check out the Desert Vipers vs Gulf Giants prediction.
Desert Vipers featuring players like Alex Hales, Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Amir, and Wanindu Hasaranga is in great form and lost just one match this season. On the other hand, Gulf Giants made a comeback winning two matches in a row against MI Emirates and Sharjah Warriorz. The team features players like James Vince, Tom Alsop, Jordan Cox, Shimron Hetmyer, and Tom Curren.
Desert Vipers vs Gulf Giants prediction
Key Stats
- Desert Vipers won 6 out of their first 7 matches.
- Gulf Giants won 3 out of their first 7 games.
- Vipers defeated the Giants in their last three encounters in a row.
Match Prediction: The match will be an exciting contest as both teams feature in-form players like Alex Hales, Sam Curren, James Vince, Jordan Cox, Mohammad Amir, Wanindu Hasaranga, Blessing Muzarabani, and Mark Adair. However, with a balanced squad and current form, the Desert Vipers are expected to win.
Also Read | Gulf Giants vs MI Emirates Prediction and Betting Tips
Most Recent H2H and Pitch Report
| Winner | Won by | Date |
| Desert Vipers | 6 wickets | 14 Jan 2025 |
| Desert Vipers | 6 wickets | 03 Feb 2024 |
| Desert Vipers | 6 wickets | 24 Jan 2024 |
Pitch Report
The 24th match of the ILT20 2025 is set to be played at Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The pitch here is often a balanced surface. In a total of 145 T20 matches played at this venue, the batting first team won 57 while the chasing team emerged victorious 87 times.
Results of the last two T20 matches played at Dubai International Cricket Stadium
Gulf Giants vs Dubai Capitals (Jan 23, 2025) – Dubai Capitals won by 5 wickets
| Gulf Giants | 153/5 |
| Dubai Capitals | 154/5 |
Sharjah Warriors vs Desert Vipers (Jan 22, 2025) – Desert Vipers won by 10 wickets
| Sharjah Warriors | 91/10 |
| Desert Vipers | 95/0 |
Desert Vipers preview
Desert Vipers led by Lokie Ferguson currently sitting at the top of the table with 6 wins in 7 matches. After facing defeat against Dubai Capitals the team bounced back to win two matches in a row against Sharjah Warriors. They have a strong squad including names like Sam Curren, Sherfane Rutherford, Fakhar Zaman, and Alex Hales.
Predicted XI: Fakhar Zaman, Alex Hales, Dan Lawrence, Dhruv Parashar, Sherfane Rutherford, Wanindu Hasaranga, Tanish Suri, Sam Curran, Lockie Ferguson (c), Mohammad Amir, David Payne
Also Read | Sharjah Warriorz vs Desert Vipers Prediction and Betting Tips
Gulf Giants preview
After struggling in the initial five games, the Gulf Giants bounced back strong, winning the last two matches against MI Emirates and Sharjah Warriors. James Vince and Tom Alsop performed amazingly but key batters like Shimron Hetmyer, and Gerhard Erasmus need to step up. The bowling lineup including players like Mark Adair, Tom Curren, and Blessing Muzarbani is doing decent work.
Predicted XI: James Vince, Tom Alsop, Jordan Cox, Gerhard Erasmus, Shimron Hetmyer, Tom Curren, Mark Adair, Aayan Afzal Khan, Blessing Muzarabani, Dominic Drakes, Saghir Khan
Player to watch: Alex Hales
Alex Hales is a key player for the Desert Vipers. He is currently the 3rd highest run-getter in the ILT20 2025 scoring 256 runs in 7 innings with an average of 51.20. His current form and ability to score quickly, putting pressure on bowlers starting from powerplay makes him a player to watch in this match.
