International League T20, 2025-26 | 08-Dec-2025 08:00 PM | Dubai International Cricket Stadium
GG 179/5 (20)
DV 179/9 (20)
Match tied
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vriitya Aravind* | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 133.33 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nuwan Thushara* | 4 | 1 | 33 | 2 | 8.25 |
| Azmatullah Omarzai | 4 | 0 | 32 | 4 | 8 |
Last Wicket:Naseem Shah run out (Erasmus/Azmatullah) 2(3) - 179/9 in 20.0 ov.
Desert Vipers vs Gulf Giants
Gulf Giants — Innings 1 (179/5 in 20 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pathum Nissanka b Noor Ahmad | 56 | 29 | 4 | 4 | 193.1 | |
| Gurbaz (wk) c Hetmyer b Khuzaima Tanveer | 40 | 31 | 1 | 3 | 129.03 | |
| J Vince c Hetmyer b Khuzaima Tanveer | 25 | 22 | 2 | 0 | 113.64 | |
| Moeen (c) c Dan Lawrence b David Payne | 11 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 100 | |
| Azmatullah c Hasan Nawaz b Noor Ahmad | 20 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 153.85 | |
| Tom Moores not out | 10 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 125 | |
| Gerhard Erasmus not out | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 116.67 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 5 | Wides: 5 | Total: 10 | |||||
| Total | 179 | 5 wkts, 20 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Mark Adair, Liam Dawson, Haider Razzaq, Nuwan Thushara, Muhammad Zuhaib | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naseem Shah | 4 | 0 | 37 | 0 | 9.2 |
| David Payne | 4 | 0 | 28 | 1 | 7 |
| Sam Curran | 3 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 11 |
| Khuzaima Tanveer | 4 | 0 | 22 | 2 | 5.5 |
| Noor Ahmad | 4 | 0 | 47 | 2 | 11.8 |
| Dan Lawrence | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Nissanka & Gurbaz | 73 | 42 |
| James Vince & Gurbaz | 54 | 39 |
| Moeen Ali & Gurbaz | 1 | 2 |
| Moeen Ali & Azmatullah | 31 | 19 |
| Moeen Ali & Tom Moores | 6 | 8 |
| Erasmus & Tom Moores | 14 | 10 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pathum Nissanka | 6.6 | 73 |
| 2 | J Vince | 13.3 | 127 |
| 3 | Gurbaz | 13.5 | 128 |
| 4 | Azmatullah | 16.6 | 159 |
| 5 | Moeen | 18.2 | 165 |
Desert Vipers — Innings 2 (179/9 in 20 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fakhar Zaman c Liam Dawson b Azmatullah | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 11.11 | |
| Andries Gous (wk) c Gerhard Erasmus b Mark Adair | 11 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 122.22 | |
| Max Holden b Haider Razzaq | 15 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 100 | |
| Sam Curran (c) c Azmatullah b Nuwan Thushara | 44 | 36 | 1 | 3 | 122.22 | |
| Dan Lawrence c Liam Dawson b Azmatullah | 56 | 31 | 6 | 2 | 180.65 | |
| Shimron Hetmyer c Mark Adair b Azmatullah | 16 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 200 | |
| Hasan Nawaz c Gerhard Erasmus b Nuwan Thushara | 11 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 275 | |
| Khuzaima Tanveer c Gurbaz b Azmatullah | 7 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 233.33 | |
| Naseem Shah run out (Gerhard Erasmus/Azmatullah) | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 | |
| Vriitya Aravind batting | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 133.33 | |
| Extras | Byes: 2 | NoBalls: 1 | Wides: 9 | Total: 12 | |||||
| Total | 179 | 9 wkts, 20 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | David Payne, Noor Ahmad | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nuwan Thushara | 4 | 1 | 33 | 2 | 8.2 |
| Mark Adair | 4 | 0 | 36 | 1 | 9 |
| Azmatullah Omarzai | 4 | 0 | 32 | 4 | 8 |
| Haider Razzaq | 4 | 0 | 45 | 1 | 11.2 |
| Moeen Ali | 2 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 6.5 |
| Liam Dawson | 2 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 9 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Fakhar Zaman & Gous | 8 | 14 |
| Max Holden & Gous | 6 | 6 |
| Max Holden & Sam Curran | 48 | 34 |
| Dan Lawrence & Sam Curran | 60 | 37 |
| Dan Lawrence & Hetmyer | 20 | 13 |
| Dan Lawrence & Hasan Nawaz | 7 | 4 |
| Khuzaima Tanveer & Hasan Nawaz | 11 | 3 |
| Khuzaima Tanveer & Naseem Shah | 13 | 5 |
| Aravind & Naseem Shah | 6 | 4 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fakhar Zaman | 2.2 | 8 |
| 2 | Andries Gous | 3.2 | 14 |
| 3 | Max Holden | 8.6 | 62 |
| 4 | Sam Curran | 15.1 | 122 |
| 5 | Shimron Hetmyer | 17.2 | 142 |
| 6 | Dan Lawrence | 17.6 | 149 |
| 7 | Hasan Nawaz | 18.3 | 160 |
| 8 | Khuzaima Tanveer | 19.2 | 173 |
| 9 | Naseem Shah | 20 | 179 |
Match Info
| Match | Desert Vipers vs Gulf Giants |
|---|---|
| Series | International League T20, 2025-26 |
| Time | 08-Dec-2025 08:00 PM |
| Venue | Dubai International Cricket Stadium |
| Live Telecast | FanCode,Zee5 |
Match Preview: Desert Vipers vs Gulf Giants (VIP vs GG)
Desert Vipers will face Gulf Giants in a thrilling match on 08-Dec-2025 in International League T20, 2025-26. The match will be played at Dubai International Cricket Stadium at 08:00 PM. Cricket fans can watch the match live on FanCode,Zee5.
Match Overview
Desert Vipers is known for its strong batting and bowling, while Gulf Giants remains competitive with its recent performances and emerging players. This match is crucial for both teams, as every win can strengthen their position in International League T20, 2025-26.
The pitch at Dubai International Cricket Stadium is generally balanced for both batsmen and bowlers, making this match even more exciting. Desert Vipers will look to dominate with its experience and strategy, while Gulf Giants will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between Desert Vipers batting and Gulf Giants bowling.
- The bowler's impact on the pitch, especially spinners or fast bowlers.
- The strategies of the two captains and their decisions during the game.
Cricket lovers, get ready for this exciting match! Will Desert Vipers showcase its strengths, or will Gulf Giants pull off a major upset? Join us live on FanCode,Zee5 on 08-Dec-2025 to find out the answer!
Desert Vipers Squad
Fakhar Zaman, Max Holden, Jason Roy (C), Sam Curran, Tom Bruce, Lockie Ferguson (C), Qais Ahmad, Andries Gous, Shimron Hetmyer, Noor Ahmad, Dan Lawrence, David Payne, Vritiya Aravind, Faisal Khan, Matiullah Khan, Hasan Nawaz, Sanjay Pahal, Naseem Shah, Khuzaima Tanveer, Bilal Tahir, Faridoon Dawoodzai
Gulf Giants Squad
Tabraiz Shamsi, Moeen Ali, Liam Dawson, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Azmatullah Omarzai, Tom Moores, Meet Bhavsar, James Vince (C), Mark Adair, Lorcan Tucker, Pathum Nissanka, Blessing Muzarabani, Sean Dickson, Chris Wood, Fred Klaassen, Kyle Mayers, Mathew Forde, Ramon Simmonds, Asif Khan, Nuwan Thushara, Aayan Afzal Khan, Ishtiaq Ahmad, Gerhard Merwe Erasmus, Haider Razzaq, Muhammad Zuhaib Zubair
