The ILT20 2025 final promises an exciting showdown as Dubai Capitals face Desert Vipers at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on February 9. Both teams have been consistent throughout the tournament and will now compete for the championship.
Dubai Capitals found form at the right time, winning six of their ten league matches. They carried that momentum into Qualifier 1, where they defeated the Vipers by five wickets to secure a spot in the final. Shai Hope and Gulbadin Naib have been key contributors with match-winning performances.
Desert Vipers topped the league stage with seven wins in ten games. Although they lost to the Capitals in Qualifier 1, they bounced back in Qualifier 2, defeating Sharjah Warriorz by five wickets to earn another shot at the title. With both teams in strong form, a thrilling contest awaits in the final.
Dubai International Stadium Pitch Report
The pitch at Dubai International Cricket Stadium has provided a well-balanced contest throughout ILT20 2025. Pacers have extracted early movement with the new ball, generating swing, but once batters settle in, stroke-making becomes easier, especially after the powerplay.
As the match progresses, the surface settles, allowing the ball to come onto the bat more smoothly in the second innings, making chasing the preferred strategy.
A total of 14 matches have been played at this venue in ILT20 2025, with an average first-innings score of 156 and a second-innings average of 149. Notably, teams chasing have won eight matches, suggesting that the captain winning the toss will likely choose to bowl first.
Dubai International Stadium Stats in T20s
| Total Matches | 110 |
| Matches won batting first | 51 |
| Matches won bowling first | 58 |
| Average 1st innings score | 139 |
| Average 2nd innings score | 123 |
| Highest total recorded | 212/2 (20 Ov) – IND vs AFG |
| Lowest total recorded | 55/10 (14.2 Ov) – WI vs ENG |
| Highest score chased | 184/8 (19.2 Ov) – SL vs BAN |
| Lowest score defended | 98/5 (20 Ov) – NAMW vs UAEW |
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