Gulf Giants will face off against Desert Vipers in the 5th match of the ILT20 2025 on Tuesday. Gulf Giants lost an enthralling battle in their opener over Sharjah Warriors by 3 wickets on the final ball. On the other hand, Desert Vipers made an overwhelming start to their campaign, outfoxing Abu Dhabi Knight Riders by 7 wickets.
TimeForAction 👊 #GulfGiants #Adani #BringItOn #Dubai #DPWorldILT20 #AllInForCricket #GGvDV pic.twitter.com/DJJzdDbLJW
— Gulf Giants 🦅 (@GulfGiants) January 14, 2025
Match Details:
Gulf Giants vs Desert Vipers, Match 5
Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
Date & Time: January 14th at 8:00 PM IST and 6:30 PM Local Time
Live Telecast & Streaming: Zee Network, ZEE5 and FanCode
What is the Pitch Report for GG vs DV, ILT20 2025, Match 5?
It’s an out-and-out competitive surface that produced a couple of nail-biting finishes earlier in the tournament which went all the way to the final ball. The average 1st innings score in the last two matches here is 153. The Pacers have dominated the show, picking up 92 percent of the wickets.
Let’s get that 𝙒 🧡#GulfGiants #Adani #BringItOn #Dubai #DPWorldILT20 #AllInForCricket #GGvDV pic.twitter.com/gbCbbbpqMG
— Gulf Giants 🦅 (@GulfGiants) January 14, 2025
Recent form:
Gulf Giants: Lost, Lost, Lost, Won, Won
Desert Vipers: Won, Won, Lost, Lost, Won
GG vs DV, ILT20 2025, Match 5 Probable Winners:
Desert Vipers are expected to win this match.
What is the Expected, Probable Playing XIs for GG vs DV, ILT20 2025, Match 5?
Gulf Giants
Adam Lyth / Blessing Muzarabani, James Vince (c), Rehan Ahmed, Jordan Cox, Shimron Hetmyer, Ollie George Robinson (wk), Mark Adair, Saghir Khan, Aayan Afzal Khan, Daniel Worrall, Tymal Mills.
Desert Vipers
Fakhar Zaman, Alex Hales, Dan Lawrence, Sam Curran, Sherfane Rutherford, Tanish Suri (wk), Ali Naseer, Lockie Ferguson (c), Nathan Sowter, Mohammad Amir, Luke Wood.
Injury Updates:
Currently, the players from both sides are doing well and fit. This information will be added when there is an update.
What are the Fantasy Cricket Top Picks, Players for GG vs DV, ILT20 2025, Match 5?
Top Pick – Batter
James Vince had an off day with the bat, as he was dismissed for just 3 runs against Sharjah Warriors. He averages 36.27 in his 24 ILT20 matches.
Top Pick – All-Rounder
Sam Curran had a roller coaster game against Knight Riders as he was expensive with the ball, going at 12 runs an over without getting a wicket. He later made it up with the bat, adding an unbeaten 50*.
Talk about plotting the most dismissals 👀💥#DesertVipers #FangsOut #DPWorldILT20 #GGvDV pic.twitter.com/4CbZQYjWqQ
— Desert Vipers (@TheDesertVipers) January 14, 2025
Top Pick – Bowler
Lockie Ferguson was the most economical bowler for Desert Vipers (1 for 26) against Knight Riders. He has the skill set to operate at any stage of the match.
Top Pick – Wicketkeeper
On his return from injury, Jordan Cox did what he was asked for in the middle, scoring a watchful 38 runs from 32 balls against Sharjah Warriors.
X-Factor:
Coming straight away from BBL, Dan Lawrence made an instant impact for Desert Vipers, scoring a match-winning 70 against Abu Dhabi Knight Riders.
What are the Fantasy Suggested Teams for GG vs DV, ILT20 2025, Match 5?
1. Jordan Cox, Alex Hales, James Vince, Shimron Hetmyer, Fakhar Zaman, Dan Lawrence (vc), Sam Curran, Mark Adair, Lockie Ferguson, Blessing Muzarabani, Rehan Ahmed (c).
2. Jordan Cox, James Vince (c), Shimron Hetmyer, Fakhar Zaman, Sherfane Rutherford, Dan Lawrence, Sam Curran (vc), Mohammad Amir, Tymal Mills, Blessing Muzarabani, Rehan Ahmed.
Head Coach James Foster reflects on our match 1️⃣ win & preparation for #GGvDV 🗣️#DesertVipers #FangsOut #DPWorldILT20 pic.twitter.com/pVDENbOQUn
— Desert Vipers (@TheDesertVipers) January 14, 2025
Pre-Match Analysis:
Gotta feel sad for the Gulf Giants, who lost their opening contest over the Sharjah Warriors by 3 wickets on the final ball of the match. The onus was on youngster Aayan Afzal Khan to defend 10 runs in the final over, he almost did it taking the game to the last ball however, Tom Kohler Cadmore’s experience (83*) didn’t allow them to secure a win.
Half-centuries from England’s duo, Dan Lawrence (70) and Sam Curran (50*) powered Desert Vipers to a comfortable 7 wickets victory over Abu Knight Riders with 8 balls to spare. Both showcased excellent game awareness in hot conditions, stitching a 91-run stand for the 3rd wicket.
Earlier, experienced quicks, Mohammad Amir and Lockie Ferguson did a good job, bagging a wicket each to limit Knight Riders to 166 for 5, despite Phil Salt’s blazing 71* and Andre Russell’s late cameo of 14-ball 30. Vipers were brilliant on the field, saving a lot of runs and even affected a couple of run-outs.
