πππππ :Β MI Emirates vs Desert Vipers
ππππ : January 27, Mondayββ
ππππ :β 20:00 PM ISTββββββ
πππππ : Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
ππππππππππ : International League T20, 2025
The last time these two sides met this season, Desert Vipers secured a comfortable 5-wicket win over MI Emirates.
- A score of around 180 will be challenging at Sheikh Zayed Stadium.
- Alex Hales and Sam Curran are Vipersβ main players to keep an eye on.
- Tom Banton and Nicholas Pooran have been the in-form batters for MI Emirates and the team will be counting on them to deliver to get back to winnings ways.
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TV channels: The fans can watch the match live on Hotstar
Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the FAFA191 Cricket Exchange India and website.
MIE vs DV Match Prediction & Analysis
Desert Vipers and MI Emirates are set to face off in Match 22 of the ILT20 at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium this Monday. The Vipers have been in excellent form, securing their spot in the playoffs and leading the standings with 12 points from seven games. Meanwhile, the Emirates have had a strong season but are coming into this game after two consecutive defeats. Despite those setbacks, they hold second place. With momentum on their side, the Vipers will approach this matchup with confidence.
TEAMS PREVIEW
MI Emirates Preview
MI Emirates faced their second consecutive loss, narrowly falling to Gulf Giants by two wickets in their latest fixture. With 6 points from seven matches, they hold onto second place, thanks to their superior net run rate over Abu Dhabi Knight Riders and Dubai Capitals, who also have six points each. Any more losses, however, could see the Emirates slipping down the standings.
Desert Vipers Preview
After suffering their first loss of the season to Dubai Capitals on Monday, Desert Vipers have bounced back with two consecutive wins. In their latest outing, they comfortably chased down a target of 152 against Sharjah Warriorz, sealing the victory with nearly five overs to spare and eight wickets in hand.
Alex Hales played a match-winning knock, hammering 77 not out off 42 balls, while captain Sam Curran chipped in with an unbeaten 54 off 34 deliveries. Hales now leads the Vipersβ batting charts with 256 runs in seven innings at a strike rate of 128.64.
The batting lineup has been firing on all cylinders, with Fakhar Zaman and Daniel Lawrence delivering consistently at the top, while Sherfane Rutherford strengthens the middle order.
Weather Conditions
The Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi offers a surface that typically favors batters in T20 games, especially under lights. The pitch tends to be on the slower side, but shorter boundaries on certain sides provide opportunities for big hits. Spinners often find some grip, particularly as the game progresses, while pacers benefit from variations. Dew can play a role in the second innings, aiding chasing teams.
The weather in Abu Dhabi will be clear and pleasant with no forecast of any rain to disrupt the match.
MIE vs DV Pitch Report
The average first innings score at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium is 162. This season, the highest total posted at the venue is MI Emiratesβ 187-7 versus Dubai Capitals, a game they won by 26 runs.
Toss: To Bat
Batting first has worked better at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in this ILT20 season, with four of the six games being won by the side batting first.
