Dubai Capitals clinched their maiden ILT20 title against Desert Vipers
Published on 2/10/2025 | Abhay Raj Patel
After falling short last season in the finale, Dubai Capitals ensured no slip-ups this time and clinched maiden ILT20 Title.
Dubai Capitals Triumphs ILT20 Against Desert Vipers
Dubai Capitals clinched their maiden ILT20 title by defeating the Desert Vipers in a thrilling final. Dubai Capitals won by four wickets, chasing down a target of 190 set by the Desert Vipers.
Key Performances included Rovman Powell, who was instrumental with the bat for the Capitals, scoring 63 runs off 38 balls. Sikandar Raza, played a crucial role towards the end, remaining unbeaten on 34 off just 12 balls, including three fours and a six in the final over which sealed the victory.Shai Hope contributed significantly with 43 runs, providing stability during the chase.
For the Desert Vipers, Max Holden and Sam Curran were the standout performers with the bat, scoring 76 and 62 runs respectively, setting a competitive total of 189/5.
Match Highlights
The Vipers got off to a shaky start but recovered thanks to a solid partnership between Holden and Curran. Curran's innings included a highlight-reel six that traveled 117 meters. Chasing 190, the Capitals faced early setbacks but managed to keep the momentum with Powell's aggressive batting and Raza's late onslaught.
Sam Curran, from Desert Vipers, awarded the RED BELT as the Most Valuable Player of the season.
Shai Hope from Dubai Capitals gets the GREEN BELT for being the highest run scorer of the season. He scored 527 runs in total this season and led his team to victory.
Fazalhaq Farooqi of MI Emirates gets the WHITE BELT for being the top wicket-taker this season. He claimed 21 wickets in 11 innings, averaging 14.95.
Muhammad Waseem from MI Emirates was awarded the BLUE BELT for being the Best UAE Player for the third year in a row.
Kiran Kumar Grandhi, the owner of Dubai Capitals, collected the BLACK BELT , signifying the team's triumph in this season's ILT20.
Rovman Powell was the PLAYER OF THE MATCH for his outstanding knock of 63 off 38 balls.
Venue and Context
The match was played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, with both teams having a history of competitive encounters throughout the tournament, where the Capitals had previously dominated the Vipers. This victory marks a significant achievement for the Dubai Capitals, ending their search for a T20 league championship and establishing them as a formidable team in the ILT20 league.