The excitement in the International League T20 (ILT20) 2025 reaches its peak as the Desert Vipers (DV) lock horns with the Sharjah Warriorz (SWR) in Qualifier 2.
This much-anticipated clash takes place on February 7 at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, with the winner securing a spot in the grand finale against the Dubai Capitals.

The Sharjah Warriorz enter this game after a thrilling six-wicket victory over MI Emirates in the Eliminator, where Tim Seifert's 40(20)* guided them home. Meanwhile, the Desert Vipers, despite finishing at the top of the table with seven wins, stumbled in Qualifier 1 against the Dubai Capitals, losing by five wickets. Now, both teams have one last chance to book their place in the final, making this encounter a must-watch!
Event: ILT20 2025, Qualifier 2
Date: February 7, 2025
Time: 08:00 PM IST | 06:30 PM Local
Venue: Sharjah Cricket Stadium, UAE
Television Broadcast: Zee Network - &Pictures HD, Zee Action, Zee Cinema
Online Streaming: Watch live on ZEE5
Television Broadcast: Dubai Sports TV, Abu Dhabi Sports TV
Online Streaming: ILT20 Official YouTube Channel, MYCO
Afghanistan: Ariana TV | Pakistan: Tapmad | Sri Lanka: Supreme TV
Nepal: Styx Sports | Caribbean: RUSH Sports | Rest of the World: ILT20 on Zee YouTube Channel
The Sharjah Cricket Stadium is known for its batting-friendly pitch, with an average first-innings score of 166 in ILT20 2025. With short boundaries and a true surface, batters will have the upper hand. Spinners may find some assistance as the match progresses, but chasing teams have won all seven games played here this season. Expect another high-scoring thriller under clear skies and pleasant cricketing conditions.
After an impressive league phase, the Desert Vipers, led by Lockie Ferguson, are under pressure following their defeat in Qualifier 1. They boast a power-packed lineup featuring Alex Hales, Daniel Lawrence, Sam Curran, and Sherfane Rutherford, while Mohammad Amir and Wanindu Hasaranga strengthen their bowling attack. With a spot in the final at stake, the Vipers will be eager to bounce back.
The Sharjah Warriorz have built momentum after eliminating MI Emirates. With Johnson Charles, Tim Seifert, and Jason Roy in top form, their batting lineup looks solid. Their bowling unit, led by Tim Southee and Adam Milne, has been effective in restricting opponents. Having won crucial knockout games, they are ready to give the Vipers a tough fight.
Alex Hales, Fakhar Zaman, Daniel Lawrence, Sam Curran, Azam Khan, Sherfane Rutherford, Wanindu Hasaranga, Lockie Ferguson (C), Mohammad Amir, Luke Wood, Michael Jones, David Payne, Adam Hose, Ali Naseer, Tanish Suri (WK), Kushal Malla
Jason Roy, Johnson Charles (WK), Avishka Fernando, Rohan Mustafa, Luke Wells, Karim Janat, Keemo Paul, Tim Southee (C), Adam Milne, Dilshan Madushanka, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Kusal Mendis, Junaid Siddique, Muhammad Jawadullah