By Zainab Shafiq 
ILT20 25 Match 5 Details
- Fixture: Gulf Giants vs Desert Vipers, 5th Match, International League T20 2025
- Date & Time: Tuesday, January 14, 2025, 6:30 AM PST | 2:30 PM GMT | 6:30 PM Local
- Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
Preview
The International League T20 2025 is heating up as the Gulf Giants take on the Desert Vipers at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
Desert Vipers, led by Lockie Ferguson, have made an impressive start to the season with a strong victory in their first match. Players like Fakhar Zaman, Alex Hales, and Wanindu Hasaranga will play key roles as the Vipers look to extend their winning streak.
On the other hand, Gulf Giants are coming off a defeat in their opening match. Under the captaincy of James Vince, they will need to regroup quickly. With power hitters like Shimron Hetmyer and experienced bowlers like Tymal Mills, they have the firepower to bounce back and give Desert Vipers a tough challenge.
Pitch Report
Dubai pitches are generally favorable to both batsmen and bowlers, with the ball coming onto the bat nicely. Fast bowlers can extract some bounce, while spinners are also likely to play an important role. The average total here tends to be in the range of 150-170, with the team batting second having an advantage due to the dew factor.
Weather Report
Dubai will experience warm and clear weather with temperatures around 23°C. There is no chance of rain, so a full match is expected.
Points Table (Before the Match)
| Teams | Mat | Won | Lost | Tied | NR | Pts | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desert Vipers | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | +0.700 |
| MI Emirates | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | +0.625 |
| Sharjah Warriorz | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | +0.050 |
| Dubai Capitals | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -0.625 |
| Gulf Giants | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.050 |
| Abu Dhabi Knight Riders | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.700 |
ILT20 25 Match 5 Predicted Playing XI
Gulf Giants:
Adam Lyth, James Vince(c), Rehan Ahmed, Shimron Hetmyer, Jordan Cox, Oliver Robinson(w), Mark Adair, Saghir Khan, Tymal Mills, Blessing Muzarabani, Daniel Worrall
Desert Vipers:
Fakhar Zaman, Alex Hales, Daniel Lawrence, Sherfane Rutherford, Tanish Suri(w), Wanindu Hasaranga, Sam Curran, Lockie Ferguson(c), Mohammad Amir, Luke Wood, Nathan Sowter
Dream11 Prediction
- Captain: Alex Hales
- Vice-Captain: Shimron Hetmyer
- Wicketkeepers: Tanish Suri, Oliver Robinson
- Batters: Fakhar Zaman, Alex Hales, James Vince
- All-rounders: Sam Curran, Wanindu Hasaranga
- Bowlers: Lockie Ferguson, Tymal Mills, Blessing Muzarabani
Match Prediction
The Desert Vipers, with their solid form and star-studded lineup, will start as favorites for this contest. However, the Gulf Giants possess enough firepower to make a strong comeback and provide stiff competition.
Prediction: Desert Vipers to win, but expect a thrilling contest.
ILT20 Live Stream Broadcasting Channels
| 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 KingdomWatch live sports online | BT Sport, Zee TV, Sky Sport UK, TNT Sports, BBC iPlayer |
| United States | Willow TV, BBC iPlayer, ESPNcricinfo |
| Canada | Willow TV |