ILT20 2025: Match 13, DC vs DV Match Prediction – Who will win today’s ILT20 match between DC vs DV?

Middle East remains gripped with the T20 fever as the International League T20 (ILT20 2025) continues ahead. Notably, the upcoming Match 13 will be played between Dubai Capitals (DC) and Desert Vipers (DV) at the renowned Dubai International Cricket Stadium, situated in Dubai. Both teams will clash on Monday, January 20. For the unversed, the ILT20 tournament kicked off on January 11 and it will conclude on February 9, 2025.

Dubai have been quite shoddy in the ongoing T20 league. They have played four matches so far in the six-team tournament and have lost three matches. In a contrasting manner, to say the least, they had started their campaign with a nail-biting win by just a one-run margin. But after their opening game, they have lost their rhythm and will now face the opponent who have been in fine run.

Desert Vipers on the opposite side, have been in red-hot form as they are also the table toppers of the ongoing ILT20 2025. Desert have played four games and have remained unbeaten until now. First, they defeated Abi Dhabi Knight Riders twice and then they got the better of MI Emirates and Gulf Giants. Hence it will be quite a challenge for Dubai to end the winning streak in the upcoming game.

Match Details

Pitch Report

The iconic venue of Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai has a sporting wicket. This means that the pitch will provide equal opportunities for both the bowlers and the batters to play their part in the ILT20 game. Interestingly, going by stats, the team batting second have 47 games while the team batting first have ended up winning in 45 matches.

In the ongoing season, out of the five occasions, the team bowling first has three times while two times the team batting first has tasted victory. Hence, the Captain winning the toss will be tempted to bowl first in the upcoming ILT20 2025 match. On the weather front, the day is expected to remain pleasant and sunny with no real chances of rains interrupting the match.

Head-to-Head Record

Predicted Playing 11s for DC vs DV

Dubai Capitals: 

Ben Dunk, Shai Hope (wk), Brandon McMullen, Sikandar Raza (c), Rovman Powell, Dasun Shanaka, Gulbadin Naib, Scott Kuggeleijn, Olly Stone, Haider Ali, Farhan Khan.

Desert Vipers:

Fakhar Zaman, Alex Hales, Daniel Lawrence, Tanish Suri (wk), Sam Curran (c), Azam Khan, Sherfane Rutherford, Dhruv Parashar, Wanindu Hasaranga, Nathan Sowter, Mohammad Amir.

Probable Top Performers from DC vs DV

Probable Best Batter: Shai Hope

Prolific and experienced West Indies batter Shai Hope, after being overlooked for the IPL 2025, showed his white-ball batting prowess by smashing only the third century of the ILT20 tournament history. Moreover, he also became the first batter of Dubai Capitals to score a century and a valiant 83 for a losing cause. He is the leading run-getter in the league at the moment. Moore notably, along with his exploits against MI Emirates, also farmed an impressive strike rate of over 170. Hence he will be crucial for Dubai in Match 13 if they are to end their losing streak against a formidable Vipers.

Probable Best Bowler: Wanindu Hasaranga 

Ace Sri Lanka leg spinner Wanindu Hasaranga was superb against Abu Dhabi Knight Riders in the previous game. During the game, the willy spin bowler went on to claim two wickets in his four-over quota. But more importantly, given how other bowlers fared in the ILT20 game, his economy rate was phenomenal as he conceded just 22 runs with an economy rate of 5.5. This meant that even when other bowlers were going for runs, he was able to contain the batters. Hence in the upcoming fixture, to continue the dominant run of Desert Vipers, Hasaranga will prove to be the key bowler for the side.

Also Check: ILT20 2025 Stats

Today's Match Prediction: Desert Vipers to win the match

Scenario 1

Dubai Capitals win the toss and opt to bowl first

Powerplay: 40-50

DV: 140-150

Desert Vipers win the match

Scenario 2

Desert Vipers win the toss and opt to bowl first

Powerplay: 30-40

DC: 120-130

Desert Vipers win the match

Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the author's understanding, analysis, and instinct. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.