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January 29 2025, 05:37 · Alex Sarwar

Desert Vipers vs Gulf Giants Preview & Prediction | 2025 International League T20 | League Stage

Desert Vipers vs Gulf Giants Preview & Prediction | 2025 International League T20 | League Stage
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Gulf Giants can move back into the play-off places here, but to do so they must overcome the competition’s league stage leaders.

Date & time: Wednesday January 29th 2025: USA PT – 6:30am / USA ET – 9:30am / UK – 2:30pm

Venue: Dubai International Stadium, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Weather: Sunny with temperatures in the mid-twenties.

How to watch: USA – ‘ILT20 On Zee’ YouTube channel / UK – Samsung TV Plus and Rakuten TV

Desert Vipers Betting Analysis

Looking to maintain his good form for Desert Vipers in this tournament will be Alex Hales. The top order batter and former England international has hit 259 across eight innings at an impressive average of 43.16 over the course of the competition so far and bettors should consider making an investment in Hales through a stake via the ‘Team - Top Batter’ market.

Gulf Giants Betting Analysis

Zimbabwean international bowler Blessing Muzarabani has been a standout bowler for Gulf Giants, with no player within the squad having currently matched his haul of 11 wickets in seven games. His changes of pace and variations have proven extremely effective in the UAE and backing him to acquire another 2+ wickets here is well worth considering.

Desert Vipers vs Gulf Giants Expert Prediction

Desert Vipers are likely to come into this encounter as favourites with them being top of the table and winning two of their eight matches so far in the league stage. But this is a hugely improved and resurgent Gulf Giants team whose confidence must be very high following back-to-back victories. The Giants appear to have found a formula for success and we so often see a side in any T20 franchise tournament that manages a late winning run that gets them into the play-offs. Gulf Giants could be that squad on this occasion and backing them to triumph over the Vipers looks a shrewd play.

Desert Vipers vs Gulf Giants Top Tip: Gulf Giants to win