Desert Vipers vs Dubai Capitals: Head to Head Record and Results
Desert Vipers and Dubai Capitals have met 10 times in the ILT20 since 2023, including the 2025 final. Here is every result, the leading run scorers and wicket takers in these games, and the next meeting once the 2026 fixtures are out.
Desert Vipers v Dubai Capitals in ILT20 2026
The 2026 fixtures have not been released. When they are, each meeting's date, start time and ground appear here, and the live score while it is being played.
Every Desert Vipers vs Dubai Capitals Match
| Date | Match and ground | Result | Scorecard |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Dec 20252025-26 | League, Match 15Dubai International Stadium |  Desert Vipers won by 5 wicketsDubai Capitals 166/4 (20) · Desert Vipers 171/5 (19.4) | Scorecard |
| 2 Dec 20252025-26 | League, Match 1Dubai International Stadium | Desert Vipers won by 4 wicketsDubai Capitals 150/8 (20) · Desert Vipers 151/6 (19) | Scorecard |
| 9 Feb 20252025 | FinalDubai International Stadium |  Dubai Capitals won by 4 wicketsDesert Vipers 189/5 (20) · Dubai Capitals 191/6 (19.2) | Scorecard |
| 5 Feb 20252025 | Qualifier 1Dubai International Stadium | Dubai Capitals won by 5 wicketsDesert Vipers 189/7 (20) · Dubai Capitals 193/5 (20) | Scorecard |
| 3 Feb 20252025 | League, Match 30Sharjah Cricket Stadium | Dubai Capitals won by 9 wicketsDesert Vipers 137 (19.4) · Dubai Capitals 138/1 (17.1) | Scorecard |
| 20 Jan 20252025 | League, Match 13Dubai International Stadium | Dubai Capitals won by 6 wicketsDesert Vipers 139 (19.5) · Dubai Capitals 140/4 (17.4) | Scorecard |
| 9 Feb 20242024 | League, Match 27Dubai International Stadium | Dubai Capitals won by 5 wicketsDesert Vipers 171/7 (20) · Dubai Capitals 172/5 (20) | Scorecard |
| 1 Feb 20242024 | League, Match 17Dubai International Stadium | Dubai Capitals won by 4 wicketsDesert Vipers 169/6 (20) · Dubai Capitals 170/6 (20) | Scorecard |
| 2 Feb 20232023 | League, Match 25Dubai International Stadium | Desert Vipers won by 22 runsDesert Vipers 182/7 (20) · Dubai Capitals 160/7 (20) | Scorecard |
| 28 Jan 20232023 | League, Match 20Dubai International Stadium | Desert Vipers won by 12 runsDesert Vipers 149/9 (20) · Dubai Capitals 137/5 (20) | Scorecard |
Desert Vipers won by 5 wicketsDC 166/4 · DV 171/5 · Dubai International Stadium
2 Dec 2025League, Match 1Desert Vipers won by 4 wicketsDC 150/8 · DV 151/6 · Dubai International Stadium
9 Feb 2025FinalDubai Capitals won by 4 wicketsDV 189/5 · DC 191/6 · Dubai International Stadium
5 Feb 2025Qualifier 1Dubai Capitals won by 5 wicketsDV 189/7 · DC 193/5 · Dubai International Stadium
3 Feb 2025League, Match 30Dubai Capitals won by 9 wicketsDV 137 · DC 138/1 · Sharjah Cricket Stadium
20 Jan 2025League, Match 13Dubai Capitals won by 6 wicketsDV 139 · DC 140/4 · Dubai International Stadium
9 Feb 2024League, Match 27Dubai Capitals won by 5 wicketsDV 171/7 · DC 172/5 · Dubai International Stadium
1 Feb 2024League, Match 17Dubai Capitals won by 4 wicketsDV 169/6 · DC 170/6 · Dubai International Stadium
2 Feb 2023League, Match 25Desert Vipers won by 22 runsDV 182/7 · DC 160/7 · Dubai International Stadium
28 Jan 2023League, Match 20Desert Vipers won by 12 runsDV 149/9 · DC 137/5 · Dubai International Stadium
Results by Season
The scores show Desert Vipers wins first. Playoff meetings: Qualifier 1 2025 (Dubai Capitals won by 5 wickets); Final 2025 (Dubai Capitals won by 4 wickets).
Most Runs in Desert Vipers vs Dubai Capitals Matches
| # | Player | M | Runs | HS | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alex HalesDesert Vipers | 8 | 252 | 67 | 155.6 |
| 2 | Rovman PowellDubai Capitals | 9 | 229 | 63 | 145.9 |
| 3 | Gulbadin NaibDubai Capitals | 6 | 221 | 78* | 152.4 |
| 4 | Sikandar RazaDubai Capitals | 8 | 200 | 60* | 136.1 |
| 5 | Sam CurranDesert Vipers | 7 | 193 | 62* | 135.0 |
| 6 | Sam BillingsDesert Vipers, Dubai Capitals | 7 | 186 | 57 | 132.9 |
Most Wickets in Desert Vipers vs Dubai Capitals Matches
| # | Player | M | Wkts | Best | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Obed McCoyDubai Capitals | 4 | 7 | 3/22 | 8.73 |
| 2= | David PayneDesert Vipers | 4 | 6 | 2/26 | 7.13 |
| 2= | Qais AhmadDubai Capitals | 3 | 6 | 4/25 | 7.17 |
| 2= | Sam CurranDesert Vipers | 7 | 6 | 2/17 | 8.24 |
| 2= | Dushmantha ChameeraDubai Capitals | 4 | 6 | 3/26 | 8.56 |
Desert Vipers vs Dubai Capitals Records
Dubai Capitals5 Feb 2025, Dubai International StadiumDubai Capitals28 Jan 2023, Dubai International StadiumDesert Vipers2 Feb 2023Desert VipersWon by 12 runs, 28 Jan 2023Where They Have Played
| Ground | Matches | Desert Vipers won | Dubai Capitals won |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dubai International Stadium | 9 | 4 | 5 |
| Sharjah Cricket Stadium | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Players to Watch in 2026
Players in the 2026 squads with the best records in this matchup.
Desert Vipers
- Dan Lawrence167 runs in 7 matches
- David Payne6 wickets in 4 matches
- Khuzaima Bin Tanveer34 runs and 2 wickets in 5 matches
Dubai Capitals
- Rovman Powell229 runs in 9 matches
- Max Holden170 runs in 5 matches for both sides
- Dasun Shanaka111 runs and 2 wickets in 9 matches
Switched sides: Luke Wood took 2 wickets for Desert Vipers in this matchup and is in the Dubai Capitals squad for 2026.
Switched sides: Phil Salt scored 26 runs for Desert Vipers in this matchup and is in the Dubai Capitals squad for 2026.
Switched sides: Noor Ahmad took 3 wickets for Desert Vipers in this matchup and is in the Dubai Capitals squad for 2026.
Desert Vipers vs Dubai Capitals Questions
Who has won more matches between Desert Vipers and Dubai Capitals?
Dubai Capitals. They have won 6 of the 10 ILT20 matches between the teams, and Desert Vipers have won 4.
Who won the last Desert Vipers vs Dubai Capitals match?
The last meeting was Match 15 of ILT20 2025-26, on 14 December 2025 at Dubai International Stadium: Desert Vipers won by 5 wickets.
Have Desert Vipers and Dubai Capitals met in an ILT20 final?
Yes: the 2025 final (Dubai Capitals won by 4 wickets).
Who has scored the most runs in Desert Vipers vs Dubai Capitals matches?
Alex Hales, with 252 runs in 8 matches for Desert Vipers.
Who has taken the most wickets in Desert Vipers vs Dubai Capitals matches?
Obed McCoy, with 7 wickets in 4 matches for Dubai Capitals.
When do Desert Vipers play Dubai Capitals in ILT20 2026?
The 2026 fixtures have not been released yet. Each meeting is added here as soon as the league publishes the schedule.