DC vs DV Dream11 Prediction – ILT20 Season 4, Match 1 (2 December 2025)

The opening clash of ILT20 2025-26 sees defending champions Dubai Capitals (DC) take on Desert Vipers (DV). Given that this match is the season opener, both teams will be eager to start on a high note. Capitals boast a balanced squad with power-hitters and death-over specialists, while Vipers rely on a blend of explosive batting and quality pace-spin bowling. On paper, this promises to be a high-intensity T20 encounter with plenty of wickets and runs.

Match Details

• Match: Dubai Capitals vs Desert Vipers (Match 1)
• Date: 2 December 2025
• Time: 8:00 PM IST
• Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
• Format: T20

Pitch & Conditions

Pitch Analysis – Dubai International Cricket Stadium

• Typically a batters’ friendly pitch under lights. First-innings scores often cross 180+.
• Pacers get early movement under lights; spinners may come into play mid-overs as pitch slows a bit.
• Dew factor expected in second innings — chasing might be an advantage.

Weather & Conditions

• Evening match — conditions ideal for a full game.
• No major rain threats expected; dew and night conditions might favour batters.

Team Previews & Key Players

Dubai Capitals (DC)

Capitals combine experienced T20 hitters with death-over specialists, giving them a well-rounded unit.

Key Players:

• Rovman Powell – Explosive hitter, proven T20 finisher.
• Dasun Shanaka – Skipper and all-round option; handy with bat and ball.
• Tymal Mills – Specialist death-over pacer, ideal for wickets late in game.
• Gulbadin Naib / Mohammad Nabi – Provide spin / pace variety and balance.

Desert Vipers (DV)

Vipers come with strong batting depth and versatile bowling — pace + spin — making them potent in all conditions.

Key Players:

• Sam Curran – All-rounder; can contribute with bat, ball and fielding — great for fantasy cricket.
• Fakhar Zaman / Dan Lawrence / Tom Bruce – Aggressive batters, capable of giving fast starts.
• Noor Ahmad / Qais Ahmad / Lockie Ferguson – Bowling attack that can exploit any early movement or pitch slow-down.

Top Fantasy / Dream11 Picks

Best Batting Picks

• Rovman Powell (DC) — Safe choice; likely to bat deep and finish strongly.
• Fakhar Zaman (DV) — If he gets going, high strike-rate and quick runs.
• Dan Lawrence (DV) — Middle-order stability + ability to accelerate.

Best All-Round Picks

• Sam Curran (DV) — High value: bat, ball, fielding — ideal for captain/vice-captain.
• Dasun Shanaka (DC) — Balance of bat and overs — underrated all-round value.

Best Bowling Picks

• Tymal Mills (DC) — Death-over specialist; good chance to fetch early and late wickets.
• Noor Ahmad (DV) — Spinning option; valuable in middle overs.
• Lockie Ferguson (DV) — Pace attack — good pick if pitch offers early swing or under lights.

Captain & Vice-Captain Strategy

Safe Captaincy Options

1. Sam Curran — Multi-skill utility, high points potential.
2. Rovman Powell — Reliable runs, especially in deep overs.

Differential / Risk-Reward Captain Picks

1. Dasun Shanaka — All-round contribution, a balanced gamble for GL.
2. Noor Ahmad — Spin + potential to pick wickets in middle overs — high upside on right day.

Vice-Captain Options

• Fakhar Zaman
• Tymal Mills
• Dan Lawrence

Probable Playing XI (Prediction)

Dubai Capitals (DC)

1. Top-order batter
2. Middle-order hitter
3. Rovman Powell
4. Dasun Shanaka
5. All-rounder/spinner
6. Wicket-keeper
7. Tymal Mills
8. Pace bowler
9. Spinner / All-rounder
10. Fast bowler
11. Death-over specialist

Desert Vipers (DV)

1. Fakhar Zaman
2. Aggressive opener
3. Dan Lawrence / Tom Bruce
4. All-rounder (Sam Curran)
5. Middle-order batter
6. Wicket-keeper / batsman
7. Spinner (Noor Ahmad / Qais Ahmad)
8. Fast bowler (Lockie Ferguson)
9. Pace + swing option
10. Death-over specialist
11. Flex-bowler / all-rounder

(Actual XIs will depend on toss & team combination.)

Dream11 Team Prediction (Small League)

WK: Middle-order DV batter
BAT: Rovman Powell, Fakhar Zaman, Dan Lawrence
ALL-ROUND: Sam Curran (C), Dasun Shanaka / DC all-rounder
BOWL: Tymal Mills, Noor Ahmad, Lockie Ferguson, DV pace bowling option

Dream11 Team Prediction (Grand League)

WK: Wicket-keeper (favoring DV’s keeper)
BAT: Powell, Zaman, two robust DV batters
ALL-ROUND: Sam Curran (C), Dasun Shanaka, DC all-rounder
BOWL: Mills, Noor Ahmad, DV pace attack, DC spinner / pace backup

Match Prediction

Given their balanced bowling and match-winning all-rounders, Desert Vipers carry a slight edge. However, Dubai Capitals’ batting firepower and death-over bowling could turn the match if they play to potential.

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