Our Prediction: Desert Vipers were our pick in this tight contest.

How It Unfolded: The toss favour went to Desert Vipers who opted to field first at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, aligning with venue stats showing a 83% tendency for teams batting second to win. Gulf Giants scored 109 runs before losing all their wickets in the first innings. In response, Desert Vipers managed 117, achieving victory by 6 wickets with an impressive 14 balls remaining.

Conclusion: The Desert Vipers emerged triumphant, as anticipated, showcasing a robust chase in their International League T20 match against Gulf Giants at Dubai.