Desert Vipers vs Gulf Giants - Players & Playing XI · ILT20 2023
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Based on 10 H2H matches (2023–2025)
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W7 L1
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James Vince
GG
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Wanindu Hasaranga
DV
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Gerhard Erasmus
GG
Catches (1+)
Shimron Hetmyer
GG
Catches (1+)
Lorcan Tucker
MIE
Catches (1+)
Wanindu Hasaranga
DV
Runs (20+)
James Vince
GG
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DV
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Top Performers in H2H
From 10 H2H matches
Dubai International Cricket Stadium
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Based on the last 30 T20 matches at this venue (since Feb 2025). Rain-affected matches excluded.
Recent Matches at This Venue
| Match | 1st Inn | 2nd Inn | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| GG vs ADKR 28 Dec 2025 | 179/1 (20) | 147/9 (20) | 326 |
| DC vs ADKR 01 Jan 2026 | 158/7 (20) | 108/10 (16.2) | 266 |
| DV vs MIE 04 Jan 2026 | 182/4 (20) | 136/10 (18.3) | 318 |
| UAE vs IRE 29 Jan 2026 | 178/6 (20) | 121/10 (19.5) | 299 |
| UAE vs IRE 31 Jan 2026 | 170/7 (20) | 140/8 (20) | 310 |
DV at Dubai International Cricket Stadium
Top Scorer
Alex Hales
733 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Wanindu Hasaranga
27 wkts
GG at Dubai International Cricket Stadium
Top Scorer
James Vince
754 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Aayan Khan
19 wkts
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Desert Vipers
Playing XI in this match
Gulf Giants
Playing XI in this match
Desert Vipers · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Hales | c Shimron Hetmyer b Chris Jordan | 99 | 57 | 10 | 5 | 173.68 |
| Rohan Mustafa | st Tom Banton b Liam Dawson | 23 | 16 | 3 | 1 | 143.75 |
| Colin Munro (c) | c Sanchit Sharma b Richard Gleeson | 39 | 23 | 3 | 2 | 169.57 |
| Sherfane Rutherford | not out | 27* | 15 | 2 | 2 | 180 |
| Tom Curran | b David Wiese | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sam Billings (wk) | not out | 3* | 8 | 0 | 0 | 37.5 |
Gulf Giants · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Gleeson | 4 | 0 | 19 | 1 | 4.75 | 0 | 0 |
| Liam Dawson | 3 | 0 | 32 | 1 | 10.67 | 0 | 0 |
| David Wiese | 4 | 0 | 35 | 1 | 8.75 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Jordan | 4 | 0 | 45 | 1 | 11.25 | 0 | 0 |
| Rehan Ahmed | 4 | 0 | 52 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| Sanchit Sharma | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
Gulf Giants · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Banton | c Colin Munro b Tom Curran | 3 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 37.5 |
| James Vince (c) | b Sheldon Cottrell | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 200 |
| Chris Lynn | b Gus Atkinson | 71 | 42 | 8 | 3 | 169.05 |
| Rehan Ahmed | st Sam Billings b Wanindu Hasaranga | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Shimron Hetmyer | c Sam Billings b Sheldon Cottrell | 70 | 35 | 5 | 5 | 200 |
| David Wiese | not out | 22* | 19 | 2 | 0 | 115.79 |
| Liam Dawson | not out | 16* | 9 | 3 | 0 | 177.78 |
Desert Vipers · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheldon Cottrell | 3.3 | 0 | 24 | 2 | 7.27 | 0 | 0 |
| Gus Atkinson | 4 | 0 | 36 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Tom Curran | 4 | 0 | 36 | 1 | 9 | 2 | 0 |
| Wanindu Hasaranga | 4 | 0 | 47 | 1 | 11.75 | 2 | 0 |
| Benny Howell | 1 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 0 |
| Rohan Mustafa | 2 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 10.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Shiraz Ahmed | 1 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 12 | 2 | 0 |
Statz Rating
A contextual performance score measuring each player's overall impact in the match. Scaled against the season so ratings are directly comparable across fixtures.
| Rank | Player | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Alex Hales
DV
|
108.6 |
| 2 |
Shimron Hetmyer
GG
|
105.2 |
| 3 |
Chris Lynn
GG
|
85.4 |
| 4 |
Richard Gleeson
GG
|
76.1 |
| 5 |
Liam Dawson
GG
|
64.7 |
| 6 |
Sheldon Cottrell
DV
|
62.9 |
| 7 |
David Wiese
GG
|
61.7 |
| 8 |
Colin Munro
DV
|
57.6 |
| 9 |
Sherfane Rutherford
DV
|
49.4 |
| 10 |
Rohan Mustafa
DV
|
40.8 |
| 11 |
Tom Curran
DV
|
40.3 |
| 12 |
Gus Atkinson
DV
|
40.3 |
| 13 |
Chris Jordan
GG
|
32.1 |
| 14 |
Wanindu Hasaranga
DV
|
27.8 |
| 15 |
Rehan Ahmed
GG
|
8.9 |
| 16 |
James Vince
GG
|
5.0 |
| 17 |
Sanchit Sharma
GG
|
4.8 |
| 18 |
Tom Banton
GG
|
3.5 |
| 19 |
Sam Billings
DV
|
3.5 |
| 20 |
Shiraz Ahmed
DV
|
3.2 |
| 21 |
Benny Howell
DV
|
2.4 |
How Statz Rating works:
- Each player receives a contextual match impact score based on their all-round contribution — batting, bowling, and situational factors.
- Ratings are scaled against the season benchmark so they are directly comparable across fixtures and to the season leaderboard.
- A typical top performer scores around 100. Exceptional performances can exceed 100.
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Desert Vipers vs Gulf Giants: who played
Gulf Giants won by 5 wickets (with 3 balls remaining) in ILT20 2023 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium on 22 January 2023. Alex Hales top-scored with 99 off 57 balls and Sheldon Cottrell took 2/24.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in Desert Vipers vs Gulf Giants?
Desert Vipers XI: Rohan Mustafa, Alex Hales, Colin Munro (c), Sherfane Rutherford, Tom Curran, Sam Billings (wk), Benny Howell, Wanindu Hasaranga, Sheldon Cottrell, Gus Atkinson, Shiraz Ahmed. Gulf Giants XI: Tom Banton, James Vince (c), Chris Lynn, Rehan Ahmed, Shimron Hetmyer, David Wiese, Liam Dawson, Chris Jordan, Ashwanth Valthapa (wk), Sanchit Sharma, Richard Gleeson.
Who won Desert Vipers vs Gulf Giants?
Gulf Giants won by 5 wickets (with 3 balls remaining).
When and where was Desert Vipers vs Gulf Giants played?
Desert Vipers vs Gulf Giants was played at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai on Sunday 22 January 2023, in ILT20 2023.
What were the final scores in Desert Vipers vs Gulf Giants?
Desert Vipers scored 195/4 in 20 overs. Gulf Giants scored 196/5 in 19.3 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in Desert Vipers vs Gulf Giants?
Alex Hales was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 109/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in Desert Vipers vs Gulf Giants?
Alex Hales top-scored with 99 off 57 balls.
Who took the most wickets in Desert Vipers vs Gulf Giants?
Sheldon Cottrell took 2/24 in 3.3 overs.