VIP vs DC Match Preview, Prediction, Team News & Expert Analysis - Match 15
Arjit - December 14, 2025Last Updated on Dec 14, 2025 06:10 PM
Desert Vipers vs Dubai Capitals Cricket Match Previews
International League T20, 2025-26
DCP 166/4 (20)
DV 171/5 (19.4)
Desert Vipers won by 5 wkts
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Curran* | 52 | 33 | 2 | 3 | 157.58 |
| Tom Bruce | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dasun Shanaka* | 1.4 | 0 | 19 | 2 | 11.4 |
| Muhammad Jawadullah | 1 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
Last Wicket:Shimron Hetmyer c Gulbadin b Shanaka 18(17) - 164/5 in 19.1 ov.
Today's Match Live Score ↻
Desert Vipers vs Dubai Capitals
Dubai Capitals — Innings 1 (166/4 in 20 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shayan Jahangir (wk) c Lockie Ferguson b Naseem Shah | 7 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 100 | |
| Leus du Plooy c Hasan Nawaz b Sam Curran | 54 | 44 | 6 | 1 | 122.73 | |
| Gulbadin c Sam Curran b Noor Ahmad | 21 | 20 | 4 | 0 | 105 | |
| Jordan Cox not out | 49 | 30 | 4 | 2 | 163.33 | |
| Rovman Powell c Hasan Nawaz b Sam Curran | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Shanaka (c) not out | 29 | 18 | 2 | 1 | 161.11 | |
| Extras | Byes: 1 | LegByes: 3 | Wides: 2 | Total: 6 | |||||
| Total | 166 | 4 wkts, 20 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Willey, Nabi, Haider Ali, Jawadullah, Mustafizur, Waqar Salamkheil | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naseem Shah | 4 | 0 | 35 | 1 | 8.8 |
| Khuzaima Tanveer | 3 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 8.3 |
| Lockie Ferguson | 4 | 0 | 45 | 0 | 11.2 |
| Sam Curran | 3 | 0 | 17 | 2 | 5.7 |
| Noor Ahmad | 4 | 0 | 21 | 1 | 5.2 |
| Dan Lawrence | 2 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 9.5 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| S Jahangir & Leus du Plooy | 19 | 15 |
| Gulbadin & Leus du Plooy | 39 | 38 |
| Jordan Cox & Leus du Plooy | 36 | 26 |
| Jordan Cox & Powell | 0 | 1 |
| Jordan Cox & Shanaka | 72 | 40 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shayan Jahangir | 2.3 | 19 |
| 2 | Gulbadin | 8.5 | 58 |
| 3 | Leus du Plooy | 13.1 | 94 |
| 4 | Rovman Powell | 13.2 | 94 |
Desert Vipers — Innings 2 (171/5 in 19.4 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fakhar Zaman c Shayan Jahangir b Mustafizur | 14 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 116.67 | |
| Max Holden c Jordan Cox b Haider Ali | 34 | 22 | 6 | 0 | 154.55 | |
| Hasan Nawaz c Rovman Powell b Waqar Salamkheil | 31 | 17 | 0 | 3 | 182.35 | |
| Sam Curran not out | 52 | 33 | 2 | 3 | 157.58 | |
| Dan Lawrence c Haider Ali b Shanaka | 20 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 133.33 | |
| Shimron Hetmyer c Gulbadin b Shanaka | 18 | 17 | 1 | 1 | 105.88 | |
| Tom Bruce not out | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 | |
| Extras | Wides: 1 | Total: 1 | |||||
| Total | 171 | 5 wkts, 19.4 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Vriitya Aravind (wk), Lockie Ferguson (c), Naseem Shah, Khuzaima Tanveer, Noor Ahmad | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Willey | 3 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 10 |
| Mohammad Nabi | 4 | 0 | 29 | 0 | 7.2 |
| Mustafizur Rahman | 4 | 0 | 30 | 1 | 7.5 |
| Haider Ali | 2 | 0 | 20 | 1 | 10 |
| Waqar Salamkheil | 4 | 0 | 31 | 1 | 7.8 |
| Dasun Shanaka | 1.4 | 0 | 19 | 2 | 11.4 |
| Muhammad Jawadullah | 1 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Fakhar Zaman & Max Holden | 38 | 28 |
| Hasan Nawaz & Max Holden | 15 | 13 |
| Hasan Nawaz & Sam Curran | 32 | 16 |
| Dan Lawrence & Sam Curran | 32 | 24 |
| Hetmyer & Sam Curran | 47 | 34 |
| Tom Bruce & Sam Curran | 7 | 3 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fakhar Zaman | 4.4 | 38 |
| 2 | Max Holden | 6.5 | 53 |
| 3 | Hasan Nawaz | 9.3 | 85 |
| 4 | Dan Lawrence | 13.3 | 117 |
| 5 | Shimron Hetmyer | 19.1 | 164 |
VIP vs DC Match Prediction, International League T20, 2025-26, Desert Vipers vs Dubai Capitals Match Preview, Probable Playing 11, Match winning Tips, Live Match Score, Pitch Report, Injury & Updates.
VIP vs DC (Desert Vipers vs Dubai Capitals) Match Details
| Match | Desert Vipers vs Dubai Capitals (VIP vs DC) |
| League | International League T20, 2025-26 |
| Date | Sunday, 14th December 2025 |
| Time | 08:00 PM (IST) - 02:30 PM (GMT) |
VIP vs DC Pitch Report and Today's Weather Report
VIP vs DC Match Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai, UAE.
VIP vs DC Pitch Report: The Dubai International Cricket Stadium’s pitch offers an equitable platform for both batters and bowlers. The fast bowlers enjoy significant swing and are expected to capitalize on the new ball during the initial phase of the game. On the other hand, spinners face challenges in getting a firm grip due to the even surface. However, batters will have the upper hand beyond the initial overs for most of the game on this track. The team winning the coin toss should consider opting to bowl first at this venue.
VIP vs DC Weather Report: Weather during the match time in Dubai, AE will be cloudy. The temperature is expected to around 24°C on the match day with 59% humidity and 22.5 km/h wind speed. And the visibility is 10 KM. There are 79% chances of precipitation during the game.
Dubai International Cricket Stadium Score Records:
| Total matches: | 121 |
| Batting first won: | 55 |
| Bowling first won: | 64 |
| 1st inn avg score: | 140 |
| 2nd inn avg score: | 123 |
| Highest Total: | 212/2 |
| Lowest Total: | 55/10 |
| Highest Chased: | 184/8 |
| Lowest Defended: | 98/5 |
VIP vs DC (Desert Vipers vs Dubai Capitals) Playing 11
Desert Vipers vs Dubai Capitals (VIP vs DC) Match Preview
VIP vs DC Match Preview: Desert Vipers will take on Dubai Capitals in International League T20, 2025-26 on Sunday, 14 December 2025 at 08:00 PM IST at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai, UAE.
Desert Vipers (VIP) Team Updates
Opening Batters
- Fakhar Zaman and Max Holden will open the innings. Both are very talented players and played many attacking innings.
One-Down Batter
- Hasan Nawaz will be the backbone of batting department, if early wickets falls, He settles the innings.
Middle-Order Batters
- Sam Curran and Tom Bruce will strengthen the middle order for Desert Vipers.
- Sam Curran will lead the Desert Vipers as a Captain. He is also a good All-Rounder
Wicketkeeper
- Vritiya-Aravind will do the Wicket Keeping for Desert Vipers.
Spin Bowlers
- Noor Ahmad and Wanindu Hasaranga will take care of the spin bowling of his team.
Pace Bowlers
- Lockie Ferguson and Faridoon Dawoodzai will lead the pace attack of his team.
Dubai Capitals (DC) Team Updates
Opening Batters
- Toby Albert and Leus du Plooy will open the innings. Both are very talented players.
- Leus du Plooy is having topmost good points in this series.
One-Down Batter
- Shayan Jahangir will be the backbone of batting department, if early wickets falls, He settles the innings.
Middle-Order Batters
- Jordan Cox and Rovman Powell will strengthen the middle order for Dubai Capitals.
- Dasun Shanaka will lead the Dubai Capitals as a Captain. He is also a good All-Rounder
Wicketkeeper
- Farhan Khan will do the Wicket Keeping for Dubai Capitals.
Spin Bowlers
- Waqar Salamkheil will take care of the spin bowling of the team.
Pace Bowlers
- Mustafizur Rahman and Anudeep Chenthamara will lead the pace attack of his team.
Desert Vipers vs Dubai Capitals (VIP vs DC) Cricket Match Prediction, Team and Tips
VIP vs DC Match Prediction: Desert Vipers looks in good form in recent matches, They are the favorites to win the match.
Toss Prediction, Who will Win the Toss Today?: According to the Possible11 expert toss prediction, DC will win the toss and choose to Bat first.
VIP vs DC International League T20, 2025-26 Match Expert Advice: Andries Gous will be a top multiplier choice for the small leagues. Noor Ahmad will be a decent choice for the captaincy in the grand leagues.
VIP vs DC Head to Head
VIP vs DC Head to Head Records: Desert Vipers vs Dubai Capitals have faced each other in 0 matches in T20. Out of these 0 games, Desert Vipers have won 0 whereas Dubai Capitals have won 0 Matches.
| Team | Match Win |
|---|---|
| VIP | 2 Won |
| DC | 3 Won |
Live Telecast
The match will be live telecast on ZEE5, Fancode.
POINTS TABLE - International League T20, 2025-26
| No | Team | M | W | L | T | NR | NRR | Pts | Recent Forms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Desert Vipers - Q | 10 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +0.438 | 16 | WLWLW |
| 2 | MI Emirates - Q | 10 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +0.676 | 14 | WWWWW |
| 3 | Dubai Capitals - Q | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | +0.578 | 10 | LWWWL |
| 4 | Abu Dhabi Knight Riders - E | 10 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | -0.559 | 8 | LLWWL |
| 5 | Gulf Giants - E | 10 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | -0.310 | 6 | LLLLL |
| 6 | Sharjah Warriors - E | 10 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | -0.815 | 6 | LLWLL |
| M: Matches, W: Won, L: Lost, T: Tie, NR: No Result, NRR: Net Run Rate, Pts: Points, Q: Qualified, E: Eliminate Recent Forms: W = Won, L = Lost, T = Tie, D = Draw, NR = No Result | |||||||||
Full Schedule: International League T20, 2025-26 Schedule
Recent Forms:
VIP - W L W L WDC - L W W W L
VIP vs DC Team Analysis & Player Performance
- Looking by the pitch behavior, Picking top order batters would be crucial here.
- Death-over bowlers are always excellent wicket-takers in last few overs, they can turn the game around at any time.
- In Wicket Keeping, both are good. However Toby Albert will be the better option.
- This pitch is compatible for both the Pacers & Spinners.
VIP vs DC Winning Prediction
- Desert Vipers team has the upper hand over Dubai Capitals team. So try to pick more players from Desert Vipers.
VIP vs DC Small League Must Picks:
VIP - Andries Gous [874 points], Noor Ahmad [817 points]
DC - Leus du Plooy [701 points], Gulbadin Naib [647 points]
VIP vs DC Grand League Risky Picks:
VIP - Max Holden [0 points], David Payne [0 points]
DC - Muhammad Jawadullah [0 points], Jimmy Neesham [0 points].
VIP vs DC Death Over Bowlers:
VIP - Lockie Ferguson, David Payne
DC - Mustafizur Rahman, Scott Currie.
Desert Vipers (VIP) Key Players
- Hasan Nawaz [3, 5, 9]
- Sam Curran [(17, 2W), 0W, 0W, 27, 2W]
- Fakhar Zaman [44, 78, 0, 45, 46]
- Tom Bruce [PTs: 398, CR: 7.5]
- Shimron Hetmyer [52, 16, 9, 14, 38]
- Noor Ahmad [(4, 3w), DNB, (11, 2w),]
Dubai Capitals (DC) Key Players
- Toby Albert [22*, 8, 11]
- David Willey [PTs: 30, CR: 9.5]
- Rovman Powell [45, 33, 44*, 28, 9]
- Waqar Salamkheil [PTs: 488, CR: 8.5]
- Mustafizur Rahman [0W, 0W, 2W, 1W, 1W]
VIP vs DC Captain and Vice-Captain Choices
- David Willey [PTs: 30, CR: 9.5]
- Sam Curran [PTs: 66, CR: 8]
- Fakhar Zaman [PTs: 160, CR: 7.5]
- Tom Bruce [PTs: 398, CR: 7.5]
- Rovman Powell [PTs: 480, CR: 7.5]
- Shimron Hetmyer [PTs: 654, CR: 8]
VIP vs DC Injury / Unavailability
Desert Vipers Cricket Team Injuries:
- There are no injury updates as of now.
Dubai Capitals Cricket Team Injuries:
- There are no injury updates as of now.
VIP vs DC Live Stream
Where can I see VIP vs DC Live Score?
You can see VIP vs DC Live Score on Possible11, Cricbuzz, ESPNcricinfo, etc.
VIP vs DC match will be live telecast on FanCode, Zee5.
VIP vs DC Cricket Match Highlights
You can watch VIP vs DC match Live Streaming and highlights on FanCode, Zee5
VIP vs DC match prediction video in Hindi will be posted soon
Desert Vipers vs Dubai Capitals (VIP vs DC) Squads
Desert Vipers (VIP) Squad: Fakhar Zaman, Max Holden, Sam Curran(C), Tom Bruce(C), Lockie Ferguson, Qais Ahmad, Andries Gous(WK), Shimron Hetmyer, Noor Ahmad, Dan Lawrence, David Payne, Vritiya-Aravind(WK), Wanindu Hasaranga, Faisal Khan, Matiullah Khan, Hasan Nawaz, Sanjay Pahal, Naseem Shah, Khuzaima Bin-Tanvir, Bilal Tahir, Faridoon Dawoodzai
Dubai Capitals (DC) Squad: Mustafizur Rahman, Ahmad Malik, Dasun Shanaka(C), Tymal Mills, Waqar Salamkheil, Jimmy Neesham, David Willey, Gulbadin Naib, Mohammad Nabi, Haider Ali, Farhan Khan(WK), Jordan Cox(WK), Rovman Powell, Leus du Plooy, Scott Currie, Muhammad Farooq, Shayan Jahangir(WK), Toby Albert(WK), Navin Bidaisee, Rushil Ugarkar, Usman Najeeb, Anudeep Chenthamara, Muhammad Jawadullah
DISCLAIMER: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q-1, What is the Match prediction for today's VIP vs DC match?
A-1, For VIP vs DC, Desert Vipers will take on Dubai Capitals at 2025-12-14 20:00:00 IST, and our expert prediction helps you pick the best Dream11 lineup for this exciting clash.
Q-2, What are the best Dream11 fantasy tips for VIP vs DC?
A-2, Get smart Cricket fantasy tips for VIP vs DC with safe small-league picks, high-upside grand-league options, and the latest injury updates from Possible11.
Q-3, Which small-league must-picks should I choose for today's Cricket match?
A-3, Check the latest small-league must-picks for today's Cricket game on the Possible11 website or app to build a stronger and safer fantasy team.
Q-4, Which grand-league must-picks are ideal for today's Cricket match?
A-4, Explore the top grand-league must-picks for today's Cricket match on Possible11 and pick bold players with high upside for bigger rewards.
Q-5, What are the best captain and vice-captain choices for VIP vs DC?
A-5, Choose your captain and vice-captain carefully based on form, matchup, and recent performances, and check Possible11 for the latest expert suggestions.
Q-6, Are there any injury updates for VIP vs DC today?
A-6, There are no major injury updates at the moment for VIP vs DC, but we will update the app and website as soon as new news arrives.
Q-7, Where can I watch the live score for VIP vs DC today?
A-7, You can follow the live score for VIP vs DC on the Possible11.com website and the Possible11 app.
