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Match Details
The 15th match of the DP World ILT20 2025 will be played between Desert Vipers and Sharjah Warriorz at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on January 22, 2025, at 8:00 PM IST. This match promises to be an exciting encounter as both teams look to bounce back from their recent defeats. Fantasy cricket enthusiasts should closely follow the DV vs SWR Dream11 predictions for the best picks.
Weather Report
The weather forecast for the match day is clear with temperatures around 22.1°C and humidity at 37%. There is no chance of rain, which means the match should proceed without any interruptions1.
Pitch Report
The Dubai International Cricket Stadium has provided a balanced track throughout the tournament. Pacers have enjoyed early assistance with the new ball, while spinners have struggled to come amongst the wickets2. The average first-innings score is around 150, making it crucial for teams to pace their innings wisely. Chasing sides have had a slight edge at this venue, winning four out of seven games3.
Head-to-Head
This will be the third meeting between Desert Vipers and Sharjah Warriorz. In their previous two encounters, each team has won once, with one match ending in a tie2. The most recent fixture was on February 11, 2024, which Sharjah Warriorz won by 6 wickets.
Squads to Choose From DV vs SWR
Desert Vipers
Dan Lawrence, David Payne, Dhruv Parashar, Fakhar Zaman, Khuzaima Bin Tanveer, Lockie Ferguson, Max Holden, Sam Curran, Adam Hose, Alex Hales, Ali Naseer, Azam Khan, Luke Wood, Michael Jones, Mohammad Amir, Nathan Sowter, Sherfane Rutherford, Tanish Suri, Wanindu Hasaranga, Kushal Malla
Sharjah Warriors
Adam Milne, Adil Rashid, Ashton Agar, Avishka Fernando, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Daniel Sams, Ethan D’ Souza, Gus Atkinson, Harmeet Singh, Jason Roy, Karim Janat, Keemo Paul, Matthew Wade, Rohan Mustafa, Virandeep Singh, Tim Seifert, Dilshan Madushanka, Johnson Charles, Junaid Siddique, Muhammad Jawadullah, Kusal Mendis, Luke Wells, Peter Hatzoglou, Tom Kohler-Cadmore
Probable Playing 11 of DV vs SWR
Desert Vipers
- Fakhar Zaman
- Alex Hales
- Dan Lawrence
- Sam Curran
- Azam Khan (wk)
- Sherfane Rutherford
- Wanindu Hasaranga
- Tanish Suri (wk)
- Ali Naseer
- Lockie Ferguson (c)
- Mohammad Amir
Sharjah Warriorz
- Jason Roy
- Johnson Charles (wk)
- Avishka Fernando
- Rohan Mustafa
- Luke Wells
- Karim Janat
- Keemo Paul
- Tim Southee (c)
- Ethan D’Souza
- Adam Milne
- Dilshan Madushanka
Player Matchups and Historical Performance
- Alex Hales vs Tim Southee [14R, 10B, 1W]
- Alex Hales vs Adam Milne [15R, 18B, 1W]
- Jason Roy vs Lockie Ferguson [0R, 2B, 1W]
- Fakhar Zaman vs Tim Southee [29R, 30B, 2W]
- Fakhar Zaman vs Mohammad Amir [57R, 65B, 1W]
Injury and Team News Updates
There are no major injury concerns for either team heading into this match. Both squads are expected to be at full strength.
Top Picks for DV vs SWR Dream11 Fantasy Team
- Sam Curran: The left-handed all-rounder has been in splendid form, scoring 158 runs at an impressive average of 52.66, including a fifty. He has also taken key wickets with the ball.
- Lockie Ferguson: The skipper has been economical and effective with the new ball, grabbing two wickets for 29 runs in his four overs.
- Johnson Charles: The wicketkeeper-batsman played a fighting 59 in the last match but needs support from the middle order.
- Avishka Fernando: Known for his explosive batting, Fernando scored 39 off 17 balls in the last game.
Fantasy Points Projection For DV vs SWR Dream11 Team
Based on recent performances and player form, here’s a projection of fantasy points for key players:
- Sam Curran: 80-90 points
- Lockie Ferguson: 70-80 points
- Johnson Charles: 60-70 points
- Avishka Fernando: 60-70 points
- Wanindu Hasaranga: 50-60 points
- Ethan D’Souza: 40-50 points
Captain and Vice-Captain Choices
- Captain: Sam Curran, Dan Lawrence, Wanindu Hasaranga, Lockie Ferguson
- Vice-Captain: Tim Southee, Mohammad Amir
DV vs SWR Dream11 Fantasy Team
- Sam Curran (Captain)
- Lockie Ferguson
- Johnson Charles
- Avishka Fernando
- Wanindu Hasaranga
- Adam Milne
- Alex Hales
- Fakhar Zaman
- Dan Lawrence (Vice-Captain)
- Tim Southee
- Mohammad Amir
