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Desert Vipers vs Gulf Giants: Head to Head Record and Results

Desert Vipers and Gulf Giants have met 10 times in the ILT20 since 2023, including the 2023 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 logoDesert Vipers
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10matches
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Last meetingDesert Vipers won by 8 wickets, Match 12, 2025-26Ties1 (decided by a Super Over)
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Desert Vipers v Gulf Giants 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.

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Every Desert Vipers vs Gulf Giants Match

DateMatch and groundResultScorecard
12 Dec 20252025-26League, Match 12Dubai International StadiumDesert Vipers won by 8 wicketsGulf Giants 157/7 (20) · Desert Vipers 158/2 (16.5)Scorecard
8 Dec 20252025-26League, Match 8Dubai International StadiumMatch tied (Desert Vipers won the Super Over)Gulf Giants 179/5 (20) · Desert Vipers 179/9 (20)Scorecard
29 Jan 20252025League, Match 24Dubai International StadiumDesert Vipers won by 5 wicketsGulf Giants 129/8 (20) · Desert Vipers 130/5 (19)Scorecard
14 Jan 20252025League, Match 5Dubai International StadiumDesert Vipers won by 6 wicketsGulf Giants 119/9 (20) · Desert Vipers 121/4 (17.4)Scorecard
3 Feb 20242024League, Match 19Dubai International StadiumDesert Vipers won by 6 wicketsGulf Giants 160/7 (20) · Desert Vipers 161/4 (16.5)Scorecard
24 Jan 20242024League, Match 7Dubai International StadiumDesert Vipers won by 6 wicketsGulf Giants 160/6 (20) · Desert Vipers 162/4 (18.4)Scorecard
12 Feb 20232023FinalDubai International StadiumGulf Giants won by 7 wicketsDesert Vipers 146/8 (20) · Gulf Giants 149/3 (18.4)Scorecard
8 Feb 20232023Qualifier 1Dubai International StadiumDesert Vipers won by 19 runsDesert Vipers 178/7 (20) · Gulf Giants 159 (19.4)Scorecard
4 Feb 20232023League, Match 27Dubai International StadiumGulf Giants won by 25 runsGulf Giants 180/6 (20) · Desert Vipers 155/6 (20)Scorecard
22 Jan 20232023League, Match 12Dubai International StadiumGulf Giants won by 5 wicketsDesert Vipers 195/4 (20) · Gulf Giants 196/5 (19.3)Scorecard
12 Dec 2025League, Match 12Desert Vipers won by 8 wicketsGG 157/7 · DV 158/2 · Dubai International Stadium 8 Dec 2025League, Match 8Match tied (Desert Vipers won the Super Over)GG 179/5 · DV 179/9 · Dubai International Stadium 29 Jan 2025League, Match 24Desert Vipers won by 5 wicketsGG 129/8 · DV 130/5 · Dubai International Stadium 14 Jan 2025League, Match 5Desert Vipers won by 6 wicketsGG 119/9 · DV 121/4 · Dubai International Stadium 3 Feb 2024League, Match 19Desert Vipers won by 6 wicketsGG 160/7 · DV 161/4 · Dubai International Stadium 24 Jan 2024League, Match 7Desert Vipers won by 6 wicketsGG 160/6 · DV 162/4 · Dubai International Stadium 12 Feb 2023FinalGulf Giants won by 7 wicketsDV 146/8 · GG 149/3 · Dubai International Stadium 8 Feb 2023Qualifier 1Desert Vipers won by 19 runsDV 178/7 · GG 159 · Dubai International Stadium 4 Feb 2023League, Match 27Gulf Giants won by 25 runsGG 180/6 · DV 155/6 · Dubai International Stadium 22 Jan 2023League, Match 12Gulf Giants won by 5 wicketsDV 195/4 · GG 196/5 · Dubai International Stadium

Results by Season

2025-262–0Desert Vipers ahead
20252–0Desert Vipers ahead
20242–0Desert Vipers ahead
20231–3Gulf Giants ahead

The scores show Desert Vipers wins first. Playoff meetings: Qualifier 1 2023 (Desert Vipers won by 19 runs); Final 2023 (Gulf Giants won by 7 wickets).

Most Runs in Desert Vipers vs Gulf Giants Matches

#PlayerMRunsHSSR
1Chris LynnGulf Giants627572*143.2
2Shimron HetmyerGulf Giants, Desert Vipers1026570160.6
3Alex HalesDesert Vipers822399131.2
4James VinceGulf Giants1019576*118.9
5Sam CurranDesert Vipers416967*119.9
6Max HoldenDesert Vipers314970*135.5

Most Wickets in Desert Vipers vs Gulf Giants Matches

#PlayerMWktsBestEcon
1Wanindu HasarangaDesert Vipers7123/106.54
2=Khuzaima Bin TanveerDesert Vipers374/104.09
2=Chris JordanGulf Giants773/408.83
4=Mohammad AmirDesert Vipers463/347.75
4=Carlos BrathwaiteGulf Giants463/197.87

Desert Vipers vs Gulf Giants Records

Highest total196/5Gulf Giants22 Jan 2023, Dubai International Stadium
Lowest total119/9Gulf Giants14 Jan 2025, Dubai International Stadium
Highest score99Alex HalesMatch 12, 22 Jan 2023
Best bowling4/10Khuzaima Bin TanveerMatch 12, 12 Dec 2025
Biggest win25 runsGulf Giants4 Feb 2023
Closest finishTieDesert VipersWon the Super Over, 8 Dec 2025

Where They Have Played

GroundMatchesDesert Vipers wonGulf Giants won
Dubai International Stadium1073

Players to Watch in 2026

Players in the 2026 squads with the best records in this matchup.

Desert Vipers

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Desert Vipers vs Gulf Giants Questions

Who has won more matches between Desert Vipers and Gulf Giants?

Desert Vipers. They have won 7 of the 10 ILT20 matches between the teams, and Gulf Giants have won 3.

Who won the last Desert Vipers vs Gulf Giants match?

The last meeting was Match 12 of ILT20 2025-26, on 12 December 2025 at Dubai International Stadium: Desert Vipers won by 8 wickets.

Have Desert Vipers and Gulf Giants met in an ILT20 final?

Yes: the 2023 final (Gulf Giants won by 7 wickets).

Who has scored the most runs in Desert Vipers vs Gulf Giants matches?

Chris Lynn, with 275 runs in 6 matches for Gulf Giants.

Who has taken the most wickets in Desert Vipers vs Gulf Giants matches?

Wanindu Hasaranga, with 12 wickets in 7 matches for Desert Vipers.

When do Desert Vipers play Gulf Giants in ILT20 2026?

The 2026 fixtures have not been released yet. Each meeting is added here as soon as the league publishes the schedule.