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Desert Vipers, the reigning ILT20 champions, begin their Global Super League campaign against Lahore Qalandars at Providence Stadium, Guyana. Lahore Qalandars go in full of confidence after a winning start to the tournament under new captain Michael Bracewell. In this preview you will find the match details, squad changes, pitch report and two DV vs LHQ fantasy team options, one safe and one for grand leagues.
For Indian viewers, the match starts at 7.30 PM IST, a 2.00 PM start in Guyana.
DV vs LHQ Match Details
Match: Desert Vipers vs Lahore Qalandars, 3rd Match, Global Super League 2026
Date: Friday, July 24, 2026
Time: 7.30 PM IST | 2.00 PM local, Guyana
Venue: Providence Stadium, Guyana
TV: Sony Sports Ten Network
Streaming: FanCode
Desert Vipers: Champions With A Squad Still Taking Shape
Desert Vipers arrive as reigning ILT20 champions, having won their first title this year with a 46-run final win over MI Emirates. Their build-up to this tournament has been disrupted, though. Chris Green was originally named captain but was ruled out with a hand injury sustained playing county cricket in England, and Shadab Khan was appointed captain in his place. Since then, two more changes have followed: Daryl Mitchell has been replaced by young West Indies wrist-spinner Vitel Lawes, and Khuzaima Bin Tanveer has been replaced by American batter Saiteja Mukkamalla. Andries Gous, one of the squad’s senior players, has backed both replacements to do the job despite the disruption.
Lahore Qalandars: A Winning Start Under Bracewell
Lahore Qalandars opened their tournament with a win over Perth Scorchers XI, posting 171 for 7 and defending it against a total of 155 for 7. It was a positive start for Michael Bracewell in his first match as captain, following Shaheen Shah Afridi’s removal from the leadership role and the squad entirely ahead of this tournament.
DV vs LHQ Points Table
| Team | Played | Won | Lost | NRR | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lahore Qalandars | 1 | 1 | 0 | +0.800 | 2 |
| Desert Vipers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0 |
This is Desert Vipers’ first match of the tournament.
DV vs LHQ Squads
Desert Vipers: Shadab Khan (c), Bevon Jacobs, Nathan Smith, Rilee Rossouw, Vriitya Aravind, Saiteja Mukkamalla, Matiullah Khan, Sanjay Pahal, Andries Gous, Vitel Lawes, Kyle Mayers, Khary Pierre, Ramon Simmonds, Zachary Carter
Note: Chris Green, Daryl Mitchell and Khuzaima Bin Tanveer are all no longer part of this squad. Green was ruled out with a hand injury and replaced as captain by Shadab Khan, Mitchell has been replaced by Vitel Lawes, and Bin Tanveer has been replaced by Saiteja Mukkamalla.
Lahore Qalandars: Michael Bracewell (c), Abdullah Shafique, Muhammad Naeem, Parvez Hossain Emon (wk), Usama Mir, Shamyl Hussain, Shayan Jahangir, Farhan Yousaf, Shahab Khan, Mehran Mumtaz, Ali Shabbir, Imran Randhawa, Delano Potgieter, Muhammad Basit
Providence Stadium: Recent Form
Lahore Qalandars themselves feature in the most recent match at this venue, their win over Perth Scorchers in the tournament opener. Before that, the ground hosted last year’s CPL playoffs, with Trinbago Knight Riders winning both the final and the second qualifier.
Recent matches at Providence Stadium:
| Match | Result |
|---|---|
| 1st Match, GSL 2026: Lahore Qalandars vs Perth Scorchers XI | Lahore Qalandars won |
| Final, CPL 2025: Guyana Amazon Warriors vs Trinbago Knight Riders | Trinbago Knight Riders won |
| Qualifier 2, CPL 2025: Saint Lucia Kings vs Trinbago Knight Riders | Trinbago Knight Riders won |
Providence Stadium Weather Report For DV vs LHQ
Partly cloudy conditions are expected, with humidity very high at around 94 percent and temperature close to 25.2°C. Rain chance is significant at 90 percent, so there is a real possibility of an interrupted match or a reduced-overs contest.
Pace and spin have been closely matched at this ground across the last 10 matches, with spin taking 52 percent of wickets against 48 percent for pace.
DV vs LHQ Probable Playing XIs
Desert Vipers (probable): Vriitya Aravind, Bevon Jacobs, Rilee Rossouw, Andries Gous, Kyle Mayers, Shadab Khan (c), Saiteja Mukkamalla, Nathan Smith, Vitel Lawes, Khary Pierre, Zachary Carter
Lahore Qalandars (probable): Abdullah Shafique, Shayan Jahangir, Parvez Hossain Emon (wk), Michael Bracewell (c), Shamyl Hussain, Delano Potgieter, Farhan Yousaf, Imran Randhawa, Usama Mir, Mehran Mumtaz, Shahab Khan
Key Player Battles
Kyle Mayers vs Lahore’s new ball attack: Mayers’ power at the top of the order against Lahore’s opening bowlers sets up an early contest that could shape the whole innings on a ground where conditions may be tricky if rain interrupts play.
Shadab Khan vs Michael Bracewell: Two all-rounders leading their sides for the first time in this tournament, both under pressure after disruption to their squads ahead of the competition.
Vitel Lawes vs Lahore’s middle order: Lawes impressed in his recent appearances for West Indies, and his introduction into this Desert Vipers side gives them a wrist-spin option that could trouble Lahore’s middle order if the pitch offers any turn.
DV vs LHQ Fantasy Team (Small Leagues)
Wicketkeeper: Parvez Hossain Emon
Batters: Rilee Rossouw (C), Abdullah Shafique (VC), Andries Gous
All Rounders: Shadab Khan, Michael Bracewell
Bowlers: Usama Mir, Khary Pierre, Kyle Mayers, Mehran Mumtaz, Zachary Carter
Rossouw is captain given his experience and class as a top-order batter, and Shafique takes the vice-captaincy as Lahore’s most reliable option after their opening win. Shadab and Bracewell cover the all-round bases as both sides’ captains.
DV vs LHQ Fantasy Team (Grand Leagues)
For grand leagues, this second DV vs LHQ fantasy team brings in Saiteja Mukkamalla and Delano Potgieter as lower-owned alternatives to the headline names.
Wicketkeeper: Vriitya Aravind — differential
Batters: Rilee Rossouw (C), Saiteja Mukkamalla (VC) — differential, Delano Potgieter — differential
All Rounders: Shadab Khan, Bevon Jacobs
Bowlers: Usama Mir, Vitel Lawes — differential, Khary Pierre, Shahab Khan — differential
Mukkamalla and Potgieter both offer upside without the ownership Rossouw or Shafique are likely to draw. Vitel Lawes is the wildcard bowling pick, a raw but promising talent capable of a breakout performance in his first outing for Desert Vipers.
Also Read: LHQ vs PRS Fantasy Team, 1st Match: Preview, Probable XIs, Pitch Report And Prediction
DV vs LHQ Match Prediction
Lahore Qalandars go in with early momentum and a winning start under their new captain, while Desert Vipers arrive as champions but with a squad that has been disrupted by injury and late changes right up until this match. Desert Vipers’ overseas quality, particularly Rossouw and Mayers, gives them real firepower regardless of the changes, and champions tend to find a way. This one is close enough to be decided by the toss, with the high rain risk adding further unpredictability, but Lahore’s early-season rhythm gives them a narrow edge.
FAQs
Q. When is the DV vs LHQ match?
A. Friday, July 24, 2026, at Providence Stadium, Guyana, starting at 2.00 PM local time, which is 7.30 PM IST.
Q. Where can I watch DV vs LHQ live in India?
A. The match will be telecast on Sony Sports Ten Network and streamed live on FanCode.
Q. Who is Desert Vipers’ captain?
A. Shadab Khan, after Chris Green was ruled out with a hand injury.
Q. Who is Lahore Qalandars’ captain?
A. Michael Bracewell, after Shaheen Shah Afridi was removed as captain and left out of the squad entirely.
Q. Is Daryl Mitchell playing for Desert Vipers?
A. No. He has been replaced in the squad by Vitel Lawes.