A new name will be engraved into DP World ILT20 history as the Dubai Capitals and Desert Vipers clash for the Season 3 title at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday.After weeks of thrilling cricket and a prize pool surpassing $1 million on the line, the tournament now reaches its grand conclusion and for fans in Afghanistan, the match will be broadcast live on Ariana Television across the country.Dubai Capitals go into the match with a powerful record, having protected 5 consecutive victories versus the Desert Vipers in their past meetings.However, the Vipers have actually been the group to enjoy this season, locking in their playoff spot ahead of time with a commanding campaign that saw them win their first 4 matches on the trot.Despite a late-season stutter, including a loss to the Capitals in Qualifier 1, the Vipers recuperated with a thorough seven-wicket victory against the Sharjah Warriorz on Friday to protect their location in the final.Speaking ahead of the hit last, Desert Vipers captain, Lockie Ferguson, who will lose out on the last due to an injury, stated: && From day one we have all enjoyed being a part of the squad, and the household we have created has equated on the field.&& The Dubai Capitals are an extraordinary group, and I believe the leading two groups in the competition have made it to the last.&&& & We had a fantastic video game versus the Capitals in Qualifier 1 but tomorrow is a last and we both begin on absolutely no.
Exciting time for gamers to step up for their groups.
Both groups line up in a different way, we have various ability.&& There & 's constantly pressure in a last&, it & 's a huge opportunity and pressure includes opportunity.
It & 's been a long build up, but the young boys are all set for tomorrow&& , he added.Echoing these beliefs, Dubai Capitals captain, Sam Billings stated: && Confidence is high as we have had a great run.
Different individuals have stepped up for us throughout the competitors consisting of star performances from Shai Hope and Gulbadin Naib so we are looking forward to tomorrow.&& The atmosphere last year was extraordinary at the final, as the love for cricket is very strong in the region and ideally tomorrow both teams can put on a fantastic show.&& For the Vipers, Alex Hales has actually led the charge with the bat, generating 3 half-centuries for 400 runs in 12 matches.
Hales has actually been buttressed by Sam Curran who has 325 go to his name in 12 innings at approximately 46.42.
Wanindu Hasaranga, Mohammad Amir and Lockie Ferguson have also been important to the Vipers& & campaign, but the Vipers will play the last without Hasaranga or Ferguson.Hasaranga had actually been amongst the shrewdest bowlers this season, picking up 12 wickets at a shocking economy rate of 5.88.
Amir has actually claimed 12 wickets as well, while Lockie Ferguson has actually gotten 11 wickets.Last season&& 's runners-up, the Dubai Capitals, started the season gradually however have actually because ignited an intense charge toward their maiden title.After breaking out of a three-loss slump, the Capitals have actually won five out of their last six matches, consisting of 3 successive victories en-route to the final.Naib has been the star of their campaign, contributing 376 runs and 11 wickets, making him the tournament&& 's leading all-rounder.
Especially, he has scored 3 half-centuries in his last three encounters against the Vipers.Speaking on Naib&& 's contribution to the group, Billings stated: && He has been great.
He has been excellent on the field too as he is a three-dimensional cricketer.
He&& 's taking his opportunities out there and ideally tomorrow he can place on a program for the fans.&& Shai Hope is a prime competitor for the Green Belt (most runs) with 484 runs in 11 innings with approximately 60.50, just 9 runs behind MI Emirates& & Tom Banton, who presently leads the race.
Dushmantha Chameera has actually led the bowling attack with 13 wickets in nine matches.The DP World ILT20 boasts an overall reward pool of over $1 million, with the champions making $700,000 and the runners-up securing $300,000.
Exceptional individual efficiencies will be recognized through the tournament&& 's signature belts: the Green Belt for the highest run-scorer, the White Belt for the leading wicket-taker, the Red Belt for the most valuable player, and heaven Belt for the very best UAE player.Each belt winner will get a prize money of $15,000.
Ariana Television will relay a pre-match program from 5.30 pm Kabul time.
The final will get underway from 6.30 pm.The post Dubai Capitals take on Desert Vipers in impressive DP World ILT20 Final first appeared on Ariana News.