DP World ILT20 Season 3 Qualifier 1 Pre-Match Note

The Desert Vipers dominated the league stage, finishing at the top of the table with 14 points. With just three losses, they showcased remarkable consistency and resilience, making it tough for any side to outplay them. Led by Lockie Ferguson, the Vipers boast a star-studded lineup featuring match-winners like Alex Hales, Sam Curran, Wanindu Hasaranga, and Mohammad Amir, delivering a complete all-round performance throughout the tournament.

Meanwhile, the Dubai Capitals staged a thrilling late surge to secure the second spot with 12 points. Captain Sikandar Raza has been a driving force, backed by a formidable squad including Shai Hope, Dasun Shanaka, and Rovman Powell. The standout performer, Gulbadin Naib, has been in sensational form, earning multiple Man of the Match awards and playing a key role in securing crucial victories.

With a direct ticket to the finals on the line, both teams will be eager to seize the moment in a high-stakes showdown. Expect explosive batting, fierce bowling, and intense moments as two in-form teams battle for supremacy. With everything to play for, this promises to be a thrilling contest that could go right down to the wire.

Cricket fans can watch this action-packed tournament on ZEE’s most widely distributed and viewed 15 linear TV channels: &Pictures SD, &Pictures HD, Zee Cinema HD, Zee Anmol Cinema 2, Zee Action, Zee Biskope, Zee Zest SD, Zee Cinemalu HD, Zee Telugu HD, Zee Thirai, Zee Tamil HD, Zee Kannada HD, Zee Zest HD, &Flix SD and &Flix HD. 

The third season of the DP World ILT20 will run from 11 January to 9 February 2025. All 34 matches will be played across three venues - Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah. The truly international league’s six franchise teams include Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, Desert Vipers, Dubai Capitals, Gulf Giants, MI Emirates and Sharjah Warriorz.