Desert Vipers will face MI Emirates in an exciting match of the International League T20 (ILT20) 2025 on January 16 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. This encounter marks the seventh match of the tournament, and both teams are looking to solidify their positions in the league standings.
Currently, the Vipers are in excellent form, having won both of their matches so far. Their last victory was against Gulf Giants, where they bowled out their opponents for just 119 runs and chased down the target with more than two overs to spare. Key players for the Vipers include Alex Hales, Fakhar Zaman, and Mohammad Amir, who are expected to make significant contributions both with bat and ball.
The Emirates have had a mixed start to the tournament, winning one match and losing another. They recently secured a win against Dubai Capitals, setting a competitive total of 187 and successfully defending it by restricting the Capitals to 161 runs. Led by Nicholas Pooran, their squad features experienced players like Kieron Pollard and Dwayne Bravo, who can change the game at any moment.
ILT20|2025, Match 07:
- Date and time: January 16, 02:30 pm GMT/ 08:00 pm IST/ 06:30 pm local
- Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
Dubai International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report
The pitch at Dubai International Cricket Stadium is known for being balanced, favouring both batters and bowlers. Historically, spinners have thrived here, but pacers can also find success with variations. The conditions tend to improve under lights, making chasing teams more successful. Teams batting second have a notable advantage due to better stroke play as evening approaches.
DV vs MIE Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicket-keepers: Nicholas Pooran, Azam Khan
- Batters: Andre Fletcher, Alex Hales, Fakhar Zaman, Sherfane Rutherford
- All-rounders: Kieron Pollard, Akeal Hosein, Sam Curran
- Bowlers: Lockie Ferguson, Fazalhaq Farooqi
DV vs MIE Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
- Choice 1: Alex Hales (c), Akeal Hosein (vc)
- Choice 2: Fakhar Zaman (c), Nicholas Pooran (vc)
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DV vs MIE Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Dan Lawrence, Mohammad Amir, Nathan Sowter, Dan Mousley
DV vs MIE Dream11 Team for today’s match (January 16, 02:30 pm GMT):
Squads:
Desert Vipers: Adam Hose, Alex Hales, Ali Naseer, Azam Khan, Luke Wood, Michael Jones, Mohammad Amir, Nathan Sowter, Sherfane Rutherford, Tanish Suri, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dan Lawrence, David Payne, Dhruv Parashar, Fakhar Zaman, Kushal Malla, Khuzaima Bin Tanveer, Lockie Ferguson, Max Holden, Sam Curran
MI Emirates: Tom Banton (wk), Nicholas Pooran (c), Muhammad Waseem, Aryan Lakra, Andre Fletcher, Kieron Pollard, Kusal Perera, Dwayne Bravo, Waqar Salamkheil, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, Romario Shepherd, Akeal Hosein, Fareed Ahmad Malik, Alzarri Joseph, Zahoor Khan, Jordan Thompson, Ben Charlesworth, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Nosthush Kenjige, Dan Mousley, Muhammad Rohid Khan, Thomas Draca
