DCP vs DV Dream11 Prediction, Match 1, International League T20 Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Updates

Dubai Capitals set to face Desert Vipers in match No. 1 of the International League T20 (ILT20) 2025-2026 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, in Dubai on Tuesday, December 2.

By Bhupender Sharma

Updated - 02 Dec 2025, 13:36 IST

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Preview

In the 1st T20 match of the ILT20 2025-26, Dubai Capitals (DCP) are set to face Desert Vipers (DV). Dubai Capitals are the defending champions and will be aiming to win the title again this time. They performed exceptionally well last season and won the final by defeating Desert Vipers by four wickets. The team has excellent players like Jordan Cox, Dasun Shanaka, Sediqullah Atal, and Tymal Mills, who have the ability to win matches for the team by performing well.

On the other hand, Desert Vipers also had a strong performance last season. They had created a one-sided atmosphere in the group stage by winning 7 out of 10 matches. However, they lost the final by four wickets to the Dubai Capitals. This time, they will enter the tournament with the intention of winning the title.

Match Information

Dubai Capitals vs Desert Vipers, Match 1

International League T20, 2 Dec 2025, Tue, 8:00 PM IST ,Dubai International Cricket Stadium

Broadcast

Fancode

Live Stream

Fancode

Weather Report

Dubai International Cricket Stadium

Clear

16.1°C

77% (Humidity)

Team Form (Last 5 matches)

Dubai Capitals

L
L
L
W
W

Desert Vipers

L
W
L
L
W

Players Stats in current Series

1

Sam Curran

DV - all

397 Runs

12 Matches

2

Max Holden

DV - bat

359 Runs

12 Matches

3

Jordan Cox

DCP - WICKETKEEPER

321 Runs

11 Matches

4

Shayan Jahangir

DCP - bat

310 Runs

11 Matches

5

Rovman Powell

DCP - bat

269 Runs

11 Matches

6

Fakhar Zaman

DV - bat

260 Runs

12 Matches

1

Khuzaima Bin Tanvir

DV - bowl

206.25

11 Matches

2

Sanjay Pahal

DV - bowl

200.00

2 Matches

3

174.05

6 Matches

160.87

7 Matches

5

Rovman Powell

DCP - bat

153.71

11 Matches

6

Dasun Shanaka

DCP - ALL-ROUNDER

143.86

7 Matches

1

18 Wkts

11 Matches

2

David Payne

DV - bowl

17 Wkts

9 Matches

3

Khuzaima Bin Tanvir

DV - bowl

16 Wkts

11 Matches

4

Mustafizur Rahman

DCP - BOWLER

15 Wkts

8 Matches

5

Mohammad Nabi

DCP - all

12 Wkts

10 Matches

6

Naseem Shah

DV - bowl

12 Wkts

8 Matches

1

Dan Lawrence

DV - bat

5.44

12 Matches

2

Haider Ali-I

DCP - bowl

5.94

11 Matches

3

Mohammad Nabi

DCP - all

6.14

10 Matches

4

Usman Tariq

DV - bat

6.63

2 Matches

5

Naseem Shah

DV - bowl

6.97

8 Matches

6

Matiullah Khan

DV - bowl

7.20

2 Matches

Probable Playing XI

Dubai Capitals

Rovman Powell, Sediqullah Atal, Shayan Jahangir (wk), Jordan Cox, DJ Willey, Gulbadin Naib, Mohammad Nabi, D Shanaka (C), H Ali-I, Muhammad Jawad Ullah, Waqar Salamkheil

Bench : Toby Albert, JL du Plooy, Navin Bidaisee, James Neesham, R Ugarkar, Usman Najeeb, Farhan Khan, Anudeep - C, Muhammad Farooq, TS Mills, Scott Currie, Mustafizur Rahman, R Grandhi, D Chameera

Desert Vipers

AGS Gous (wk), V Aravind, FK Zaman, H Nawaz, Shimron Hetmyer, DW Lawrence, SM Curran (C), David Payne, Khuzaima Bin Tanvir, Naseem Shah, Noor Ahmad

Bench : Faisal Khan, MDE Holden, W Hasaranga, TC Bruce, Tawanda Muyeye, Bilal Tahir, LH Ferguson, Faridoon Dawoodzai, Qais Ahmad, Matiullah Khan, S Pahal

Injury and availability news

(Will be added when there is an update)

Pitch Report

The pitch at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium is a bit slow in the beginning, and we don't get to see many high-scoring games. However, the pitches have improved as the tournament has progressed. Captains who win the toss on this ground usually prefer to chase. Dew could play a role in the second innings. The average score at this venue is 152.

60%

Pace Bowling

40%

Spin Bowling

50%

Batting Pitch

152

Average Score

50%

Bowling Pitch

Player Picks

8.5
C

Sam Curran DV | ALL

The English all-rounder Sam Curran has been consistently performing well. He is capable of turning the match in his team's favour with bat and ball at any time. He has scored 267 runs in the last 10 matches at an average of 44.5 with a strike rate of over 144.

9
VC

Max Holden DV | BAT

Desert Vipers' Max Holden has been in excellent form for the last few games. He has scored 230 runs in the last four matches at an average of over 76, with a strike rate of close to 140. He will definitely perform well in this tournament.

7

Gulbadin Naib DCP | ALL-ROUNDER

Afghanistan all-rounder Gulbadin Naib has been in consistent form, scoring 283 runs in the last 10 matches at a strike rate of 154. He has also performed well in bowling, taking five wickets in these matches.

7

Noor Ahmad DV | BOWL

Noor Ahmed is a brilliant bowler who has made his mark in the IPL and international level in the recent past. He is a big threat to the opposition team in Dubai conditions. He will definitely do well here.

9

Sediqullah Atal DCP | BAT

Sediqullah Atal is Afghanistan's top-order young batsman who is making his mark at the international level with consistent performances. He has scored 139 runs in the last four matches at a strike rate of over 157, which proves that he will do well in the tournament.

8

Dasun Shanaka DCP | ALL-ROUNDER

Dasun Shanaka is one of Sri Lanka's best all-rounders, having helped his team win many crucial matches with his bat and ball. He has just played the tri-series in Pakistan and has performed well there, too.

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7

Mohammad Nabi

DCP | ALL

8.5

David Payne

DV | BOWL

Last Updated On - Dec 2 2025 1:36 PM

Players
11/11

Team 1

DCP

6 : 5

DV

Credits Left
8.5/100

Mega League
Jordan Cox
VC

8

Rovman Powell

8.5

Sediqullah Atal

9

Fakhar Zaman

9

Max Holden

9

Dan Lawrence

8.5

Gulbadin Naib

7

Dasun Shanaka

8

Sam Curran
C

8.5

Tymal Mills

7.5

Lockie Ferguson

8.5

Players
11/11

Team 1

DCP

8 : 3

DV

Credits Left
9/100

Head To Head
Jordan Cox

8

Rovman Powell

8.5

Sediqullah Atal
VC

9

Fakhar Zaman

9

Max Holden

9

Gulbadin Naib

7

James Neesham

8

Dasun Shanaka
C

8

Sam Curran

8.5

Tymal Mills

7.5

Mustafizur Rahman

8.5

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