DP World ILT20 2025: Match 18, SWR vs DV Match Prediction – Who will win today’s DP World ILT20 match between SWR vs DV?

Sharjah Warriorz (SWR) locks horns with Desert Vipers (DV) in match No.18 of the ongoing DP World ILT20 2025 at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium in Sharjah on Saturday, January 25.

The Tim Southee-led Warriorz are currently placed fifth on the points table, having won two out of the five games. The side is on a two-match losing streak and will look to end that and go back to winning ways.

Meanwhile, Desert Vipers have had a brilliant season so far, with five wins out of the six games played. The side is currently leading the table with 10 points and a positive NRR of 1.386. The Lockie Ferguson-led side's last victory came against the Sharjah Warriorz a few days back.

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Match Details

Pitch Report

This is going to be the fourth match that will be hosted at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium in the ongoing edition of DP World ILT20. The venue has hosted 159 T20s so far, with 70 being won by teams batting first while 86 being bagged by chasers. The average first innings score is 155.

Head-to-Head Record

Predicted Playing XIs for SWR vs DV

Sharjah Warriorz:

Johnson Charles, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Avishka Fernando, Rohan Mustafa, Luke Wells, Tim Seifert (wk), Harmeet Singh, Ashton Agar, Tim Southee (c), Junaid Siddique, Adam Milne.

Desert Vipers:

Probable Top Performers from SWR vs DV

Probable Best Batter: Fakhar Zaman

Desert Vipers opener Fakhar Zaman could be the best batter in the upcoming game. The left-hand-batter has so far made 193 runs in six matches at a strike rate of 142.96 and is currently the third-highest run-scorer of the tournament. Zaman will look to continue his fine form and hope to take his side to their sixth win of the season.

Probable Best Bowler: Mohammad Amir

Desert Vipers pacer Mohammad Amir has picked up nine wickets in five matches this season so far. He is currently the third-highest wicket-taker for his side in his tournament. The team will be banking on Amir to provide crucial wickets.

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                             Today's Match Prediction: Team Bowling first to win the match

Scenario 1

Sharjah Warriorz win the toss and opt to bowl first

Powerplay: 40-50

DV: 140-150

Sharjah Warriorz win the match

Scenario 2

Desert Vipers win the toss and opt to bowl first

Powerplay: 30-40

SWR: 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.