Dubai Capitals vs Desert Vipers — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
ILT20 2025/26 • Desert Vipers won the match by 4 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of ILT20 2025/26, Dubai Capitals took on Desert Vipers on Dec 2, 2025, 03:39 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Desert Vipers won the match by 4 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 271 runs and 14 wickets fall between Dubai Capitals (135/8 in 20.0 overs) and Desert Vipers (136/6 in 17.4 overs).
2. Dubai Capitals Innings Breakdown (135/8)
Batting in the first innings, Dubai Capitals finished on 135/8 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 6.75 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Dubai Capitals accumulated 28 runs for the loss of 3 wickets. Mojo Jojo spearheaded the batting effort with 39 runs off 22 balls (including 4 fours and 2 sixes at a strike rate of 177.3). Valuable middle-order support came from Him, who contributed 29 runs off 23 deliveries, while Boomer added 19 (15b). With the ball in the first innings, High Fives led the bowling figures with 2/21 in 4.0 overs (economy 5.25), assisted by Qwips (2/25 in 4.0 overs).
3. Desert Vipers Chase & Second Innings Summary (136/6)
Pursuing a target of 136 runs for victory, Desert Vipers recorded 136/6 in 17.4 overs at a scoring rate of 7.70 runs per over. Rigby anchored the chase for Desert Vipers with 58 runs from 36 balls (6 fours, 3 sixes, strike rate 161.1), alongside Mordercai who chipped in with 26 off 15 balls. Defending the total, Donny delivered a key spell of 2/18 across 4.0 overs at an economy rate of 4.50, while Snake finished with 2/26 (3.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Mordercai and Rigby (Desert Vipers), who combined for 50 runs off 28 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 8 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with CARTER making a notable impact in the outfield. According to the CricÓ MVP & Player Points engine—which evaluates runs, boundaries, strike rate milestones, wickets, dot balls, bowling economy, and fielding dismissals—High Fives (Desert Vipers) topped the match rankings with 112.0 total points, followed closely by Briggs (108.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Rigby.