Desert Vipers vs Gulf Giants - Players & Playing XI · ILT20 2025
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Sam Curran
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Hasan Nawaz
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Moeen Ali
GG
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Daniel Lawrence
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Naseem Shah
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David Payne
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Khuzaima Tanveer
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Vriitya Aravind
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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
Gulf Giants · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pathum Nissanka | b Noor Ahmad | 56 | 29 | 4 | 4 | 193.1 |
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk) | c Shimron Hetmyer b Khuzaima Tanveer | 40 | 31 | 1 | 3 | 129.03 |
| James Vince | c Shimron Hetmyer b Khuzaima Tanveer | 25 | 22 | 2 | 0 | 113.64 |
| Moeen Ali (c) | c Daniel Lawrence b David Payne | 11 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 100 |
| Azmatullah Omarzai | c Hasan Nawaz b Noor Ahmad | 20 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 153.85 |
| Tom Moores | not out | 10* | 8 | 0 | 1 | 125 |
| Gerhard Erasmus | not out | 7* | 6 | 1 | 0 | 116.67 |
Desert Vipers · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naseem Shah | 4 | 0 | 37 | 0 | 9.25 | 2 | 0 |
| David Payne | 4 | 0 | 28 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Sam Curran (c) | 3 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 0 |
| Khuzaima Tanveer | 4 | 0 | 22 | 2 | 5.5 | 1 | 0 |
| Noor Ahmad | 4 | 0 | 47 | 2 | 11.75 | 1 | 0 |
| Daniel Lawrence | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
Desert Vipers · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fakhar Zaman | c Liam Dawson b Azmatullah Omarzai | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 11.11 |
| Andries Gous (wk) | c Gerhard Erasmus b Mark Adair | 11 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 122.22 |
| Max Holden | b Haider Razzaq | 15 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 100 |
| Sam Curran (c) | c Azmatullah Omarzai b Nuwan Thushara | 44 | 36 | 1 | 3 | 122.22 |
| Daniel Lawrence | c Liam Dawson b Azmatullah Omarzai | 56 | 31 | 6 | 2 | 180.65 |
| Shimron Hetmyer | c Mark Adair b Azmatullah Omarzai | 16 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 200 |
| Hasan Nawaz | c Gerhard Erasmus b Nuwan Thushara | 11 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 275 |
| Naseem Shah | run out (Gerhard Erasmus) | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 |
| Khuzaima Tanveer | c Rahmanullah Gurbaz b Azmatullah Omarzai | 7 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 233.33 |
| Vriitya Aravind | not out | 4* | 3 | 0 | 0 | 133.33 |
Gulf Giants · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nuwan Thushara | 4 | 1 | 33 | 2 | 8.25 | 6 | 0 |
| Mark Adair | 4 | 0 | 36 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 1 |
| Azmatullah Omarzai | 4 | 0 | 32 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| Haider Razzaq | 4 | 0 | 45 | 1 | 11.25 | 0 | 0 |
| Moeen Ali (c) | 2 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 6.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Liam Dawson | 2 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
Desert Vipers · Innings 3 · F/O 13/1d (1 ov)
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shimron Hetmyer | not out | 3* | 2 | 0 | 0 | 150 |
| Daniel Lawrence | c Liam Dawson b Nuwan Thushara | 10 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 250 |
Gulf Giants · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nuwan Thushara | 1 | 0 | 13 | 1 | 13 | 0 | 0 |
Gulf Giants · Innings 4 7/0 (0.5 ov)
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moeen Ali (c) | not out | 3* | 5 | 0 | 0 | 60 |
| Tom Moores | not out | 1* | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
Desert Vipers · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naseem Shah | 0.5 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 14 | 2 | 1 |
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 |
Azmatullah Omarzai
GG
|
129.6 |
| 2 |
Khuzaima Tanveer
DV
|
107.5 |
| 3 |
Pathum Nissanka
GG
|
89.3 |
| 4 |
Sam Curran
DV
|
51.8 |
| 5 |
Rahmanullah Gurbaz
GG
|
44.2 |
| 6 |
Noor Ahmad
DV
|
41.7 |
| 7 |
David Payne
DV
|
39.4 |
| 8 |
Mark Adair
GG
|
33.3 |
| 9 |
Daniel Lawrence
DV
|
32.3 |
| 10 |
Hasan Nawaz
DV
|
28.4 |
| 11 |
James Vince
GG
|
27.8 |
| 12 |
Haider Razzaq
GG
|
26.7 |
| 13 |
Max Holden
DV
|
17.5 |
| 14 |
Andries Gous
DV
|
17.1 |
| 15 |
Moeen Ali
GG
|
14.4 |
| 16 |
Nuwan Thushara
GG
|
12.8 |
| 17 |
Gerhard Erasmus
GG
|
8.1 |
| 18 |
Liam Dawson
GG
|
7.1 |
| 19 |
Vriitya Aravind
DV
|
3.6 |
| 20 |
Shimron Hetmyer
DV
|
2.1 |
| 21 |
Naseem Shah
DV
|
1.4 |
| 22 |
Fakhar Zaman
DV
|
1.2 |
| 23 |
Tom Moores
GG
|
0.8 |
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
Match tied (Desert Vipers won the Super Over) in ILT20 2025 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium on 8 December 2025. Pathum Nissanka top-scored with 56 off 29 balls and Azmatullah Omarzai took 4/32.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in Desert Vipers vs Gulf Giants?
Desert Vipers XI: Fakhar Zaman, Andries Gous (wk), Max Holden, Sam Curran (c), Daniel Lawrence, Shimron Hetmyer, Hasan Nawaz, Khuzaima Tanveer, Naseem Shah, Vriitya Aravind, David Payne, Noor Ahmad. Gulf Giants XI: Pathum Nissanka, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), James Vince, Moeen Ali (c), Azmatullah Omarzai, Tom Moores, Gerhard Erasmus, Mark Adair, Liam Dawson, Haider Razzaq, Nuwan Thushara, Muhammad Zuhaib Zubair.
Who won Desert Vipers vs Gulf Giants?
Match tied (Desert Vipers won the Super Over).
When and where was Desert Vipers vs Gulf Giants played?
Desert Vipers vs Gulf Giants was played at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai on Monday 8 December 2025, in ILT20 2025.
What were the final scores in Desert Vipers vs Gulf Giants?
Desert Vipers scored 179/9 in 20 overs. Gulf Giants scored 179/5 in 20 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in Desert Vipers vs Gulf Giants?
Azmatullah Omarzai was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 130/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in Desert Vipers vs Gulf Giants?
Pathum Nissanka top-scored with 56 off 29 balls.
Who took the most wickets in Desert Vipers vs Gulf Giants?
Azmatullah Omarzai took 4/32 in 4 overs.