Battle of egos between Capitals and Vipers in the final  

Betting Odds

Our Predictions 

• Shai Hope has odds of 2.85 to be Dubai Capitals' best batsman 
• Alex Hales has odds of 3.25 to be Desert Vipers's best batsman 
• Obed McCoy has odds of 3.55 to be Dubai Capitals' best bowler  
• David Payne has odds of 3.45 to be Desert Vipers's best bowler  

MATCH PREVIEW     

The battle is on for the International League T20, 2025 title, and we will have the Dubai Capitals up against the Desert Vipers in this game. The Dubai Capitals have gained momentum with consistent performances in the last few games. They comprehensively defeated the Desert Vipers in the 1st Qualifier, and the side will start confidently. Surprisingly, the odds are not in their favor, and the team will look to prove the books wrong with a strong show in this game. The Desert Vipers defeated the Sharjah Warriorz in the 2nd Qualifier. The team would like to perform well in this game. They haven't defeated the Dubai Capitals in the last five games, and it will be interesting to see if they can turn the tables in a game that matters.  

Dubai Capitals Preview     

Sam Billings and his men have built strong momentum coming into the final. The team has lost only once in the last seven games, and the key players have been consistent. The 5-wicket win against the Desert Vipers in the 1st Qualifier will make the team confident. While cricket betting sites don't see them as the favourites to win this contest, the team ticks all the boxes with its form and consistency. Billings would want his players to put up a strong show in this game.  

Shai Hope has been brilliant this season, and the team expects him to deliver a solid start with Adam Rossington. Gulbadin Naib is striking the ball well at No. 3, and he must do well in the middle order with Rovman Powell and Sam Billings. The team's lower middle order is strong, and they need quick runs from Sikandar Raza, Dasun Shanaka, and Dushmantha Chameera.  

The bowling attack hasn't been as good as the batting this season, and the side will need early strikes from Obed McCoy and Farhan Khan to put the Desert Vipers on the back foot. Qais Ahmad will enjoy bowling on this track, and he must do well with Chameera and Sikandar Raza in the middle overs. Gulbadin Naib and Haider Ali will look to do well in the supporting roles.  

Expected Starting XI for Dubai Capitals     

Sam Billings (c), Gulbadin Naib, Shai Hope (wk), Dasun Shanaka, Sikandar Raza, Dushmantha Chameera, Rovman Powell, Haider Ali, Farhan Khan, Qais Ahmad, Obed McCoy, Adam Rossington (Impact Player)  

Desert Vipers Preview     

Sam Curran and his team showed well in the 2nd Qualifier. After losing against the Dubail Capitals in the 1st Qualifier, the team rode home to a 7-wicket win against the Sharjah Warriorz, earning a berth in the final. However, Curran will know of his team's poor record against the Dubai Capitals, which has lowered their odds on cricket betting apps from the peak. He wants the players to overcome the mental obstacle and do well in this game.  

Alex Hales is among the leading run-scorers this season and wants to lay a strong foundation with Rahmanullah Gurbaz. The middle order has to take on the Dubai Capitals' bowlers, and the team needs partnerships between Max Holden, Daniel Lawrence, and Sam Curran. In the final overs, the team expects big hits from Sherfane Rutherford, Ali Naseer, and Azam Khan.  

The bowling attack has struggled with its consistency this season. Mohammad Amir must bring his experience to play and strike early in this game with David Payne. Sam Curran's form concerns the team, and the side needs a good show from him in the middle overs, along with Nathan Sowter. Lawrence, Khuzaima Tanveer, and Rutherford must do well in the supporting role as the Dubai Capitals batters will attack them.  

Expected Starting XI for Desert Vipers     

Sam Curran (c), Max Holden, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Daniel Lawrence, Ali Naseer, Azam Khan (wk), Khuzaima Tanveer, David Payne, Mohammad Amir, Sherfane Rutherford, Nathan Sowter, Alex Hales (Impact Player) 

TOSS: To Bowl First      

Fourteen games have been played at this venue this season. On ten occasions, the side chasing the score won. The wicket gets better to bat on in the second half when it gets flatter. It is a high-pressure contest, and both teams would like to play it safely by opting to bowl upon winning the toss.  

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS      

The skies over Dubai will be clear, and we expect a flat track to produce a high-scoring contest. The ball will come to the bat nicely, allowing the batsmen to play their strokes freely. Bowlers will have a tough time on this track, and the side batting first will need 200 runs on the board to feel confident in this game.   

OUR PREDICTION      

The Desert Vipers have struggled against the Dubai Capitals. It will be a big mental battle for the team to overcome their five-match losing streak against the Capitals. The bowling attack must be on its toes for the side to do well and win this game. The Dubai Capitals have their batsmen in good form and have lost only once in the last seven games. Based on the current form and our cricket betting tips, we expect the Dubai Capitals to win this game.  

Our Prediction is for Dubai Capitals to win  

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