By Zainab Shafiq 
ILT20 2025 Qualifier 1 Details
- Match: Desert Vipers vs Dubai Capitals, Qualifier 1
- Date: February 5, 2025
- Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
- Time: PST 7:30 PM | GMT 2:30 PM | LOCAL 6:30 PM
Preview
The International League T20 (ILT20) 2025 enters its crucial Qualifier 1, where table-toppers Desert Vipers take on Dubai Capitals. The winner of this clash secures a direct spot in the final, while the losing team will get another chance in Qualifier 2.
The Vipers have been the most consistent side this season, winning 7 out of 10 matches, while Dubai Capitals finished second with 6 wins. With power-hitters and all-rounders on both sides, expect an exciting contest in Dubai!
Weather & Pitch Report
- Weather: Clear skies, temperature around 22°C, with no rain expected.
- Pitch: The Dubai surface favors batting, but spinners can come into play as the game progresses. Chasing has been the preferred option in night matches.
Predicted Playing XI for ILT20 2025 Qualifier 1
Desert Vipers: Daniel Lawrence, Alex Hales, Sam Curran, Azam Khan (wk), Sherfane Rutherford, Adam Hose, Michael Jones, Wanindu Hasaranga, Ali Naseer, Lockie Ferguson (c), Khuzaima Tanveer
Dubai Capitals: Shai Hope (wk), Gulbadin Naib, Sam Billings (c), Sikandar Raza, Dasun Shanaka, Rovman Powell, Dushmantha Chameera, Farhan Khan, Haider Ali, Qais Ahmad, Obed McCoy
Dream11 Team Prediction
Wicketkeepers: Azam Khan, Shai Hope
Batters: Alex Hales, Adam Hose, Rovman Powell
All-rounders: Sam Curran, Sikandar Raza, Wanindu Hasaranga
Bowlers: Lockie Ferguson, Qais Ahmad, Obed McCoy
Captain: Alex Hales
Vice-Captain: Sikandar Raza
Where to Watch ILT20 2025 Qualifier 1?
| Territory/Region | Channel(s) |
|---|---|
| Afghanistan | Ariana Television, RTA Sports |
| Australia | Fox Cricket, Channel 9, Stan Sports |
| Bangladesh | Nagorik TV, T Sports, Toffee |
| Caribbean | Rush Sports, Flow Sports |
| India | Zee Cinema, Zee Anmol Cinema, Star Sports, Zee Zest, Zee Thirai, JioTV, Zee Bangla Cinema, ZEE TV, |
| Sony Six, &Pictures, &Flix, Sony Sports Network (2025-32), Zee5 ( Live Streaming Free) | |
| Maldives | Medianet |
| MENA | CricLife 3 |
| NepalWatch live sports online | Sim TV Nepal, Net TV Nepal |
| New Zealand | Sky Sports NZ |
| Pakistan | PTV Sports, Geo Super, A Sports, Ten Sport, Myco |
| Sri Lanka | Supreme TV |
| United Kingdom | BT Sport, Zee TV, Sky Sport UK, TNT Sports, BBC iPlayer |
| United States | Willow TV, BBC iPlayer, ESPNcricinfo |
| Canada | Willow TV |
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