Dubai Capitals vs Desert Vipers - Pitch Report & Venue Stats · ILT20 2026
Dubai Capitals v Desert Vipers
Wed 14:30 GMT
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Ground snapshot
| Match | 1st inn | 2nd inn | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| UAE vs IRE 31 Jan 2026 | 170/7 (20) | 140/8 (20) | 310 |
| UAE vs IRE 29 Jan 2026 | 178/6 (20) | 121/10 (19.5) | 299 |
| DV vs MIE 04 Jan 2026 | 182/4 (20) | 136/10 (18.3) | 318 |
| DC vs ADKR 01 Jan 2026 | 158/7 (20) | 108/10 (16.2) | 266 |
| GG vs ADKR 28 Dec 2025 | 179/1 (20) | 147/9 (20) | 326 |
Dubai Capitals at this groundTop scorer Rovman Powell 561
Top bowler Dushmantha Chameera 15 wkts
Desert Vipers at this groundTop scorer Alex Hales 733
Top bowler Wanindu Hasaranga 27 wkts
Dubai Capitals vs Desert Vipers at Dubai International Cricket Stadium: pitch and ground record
Dubai Capitals play Desert Vipers at Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Wednesday 25 November in ILT20 2026. Dubai Capitals lead the head-to-head 6-4 from 10 meetings. Confirmed XIs land around the toss; until then this page shows each side's likely team and full squad.
Frequently asked questions
When and where is Dubai Capitals vs Desert Vipers being played?
Dubai Capitals vs Desert Vipers is being played at Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Wednesday 25 November 2026, starting at 14:30 UK time (14:30 UTC, 20:00 IST).
What is the pitch like at Dubai International Cricket Stadium?
Over the last 30 completed matches at Dubai International Cricket Stadium since Feb 2025 (rain-affected games excluded), the average match total is 297 runs, the first innings averages 156 and teams batting first have won 40%. 53% of wickets fall to pace and 41% to spin.
What is Dubai Capitals' record at Dubai International Cricket Stadium?
Dubai Capitals have won 14 and lost 13 of their 27 matches at Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Across all sides, teams batting first have won 40% of matches there. The ground's average scores and toss record are on the venue tab.
What is Desert Vipers' record at Dubai International Cricket Stadium?
Desert Vipers have won 19 and lost 10 of their 29 matches at Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Across all sides, teams batting first have won 40% of matches there. The ground's average scores and toss record are on the venue tab.
Who is playing in Dubai Capitals vs Desert Vipers?
Confirmed XIs are announced around the toss, about 30 minutes before the start. Based on their last matches, Dubai Capitals are likely to field Rovman Powell, Haider Ali, and Desert Vipers Fakhar Zaman, Daniel Lawrence, Vriitya Aravind, Khuzaima Tanveer and 1 more. The full predicted XIs and squads are on this page.
Who leads the Dubai Capitals vs Desert Vipers head-to-head record?
Dubai Capitals lead 6-4 from 10 matches. They last met at Dubai International Cricket Stadium on 14 Dec 2025: Desert Vipers won by 5 wickets (with 2 balls remaining).
Who are the top run-scorers in Dubai Capitals vs Desert Vipers head-to-head matches?
Across the 10 meetings Statz has on record, the top run-scorers in Dubai Capitals vs Desert Vipers meetings are Alex Hales (Desert Vipers, 252 runs), Rovman Powell (Dubai Capitals, 230 runs) and Gulbadin Naib (Dubai Capitals, 221 runs). The head-to-head card on this page has each of those matches, with the scores and the result.
Who are the top wicket-takers in Dubai Capitals vs Desert Vipers head-to-head matches?
Across the 10 meetings Statz has on record, the top wicket-takers in Dubai Capitals vs Desert Vipers meetings are Obed McCoy (Dubai Capitals, 7 wickets), Qais Ahmad (Dubai Capitals, 6 wickets) and Dushmantha Chameera (Dubai Capitals, 6 wickets). The head-to-head card on this page has each of those matches, with the scores and the result.
Who are the in-form batters for Dubai Capitals and Desert Vipers?
Across each side's last 10 matches, the leading run-scorers are Sam Curran (Desert Vipers, 371 runs in 10 innings), Max Holden (Desert Vipers, 341 runs in 9 innings) and Jordan Cox (Dubai Capitals, 319 runs in 10 innings). Sam Curran's latest innings: 25, 38 and 74.
Who are the in-form bowlers for Dubai Capitals and Desert Vipers?
Across each side's last 10 matches, the leading wicket-takers are Waqar Salamkheil (Dubai Capitals, 16 wickets in 10 innings), Mustafizur Rahman (Dubai Capitals, 15 wickets in 8 innings) and David Payne (Desert Vipers, 15 wickets in 8 innings). Each bowler's figures from those matches are in the form cards on this page.