𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 : MI Emirates vs Desert Vipers
𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 : December 09,Tuesday
𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 : 20:00 PM IST
𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐔𝐄 : Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 : International League T20 2025-26
Desert Vipers’ hunt for fourth consecutive win
- Desert Vipers have won all three games they have played
- MI Emirates have leaked runs at more than 10 an over
- Desert Vipers have made more than 175 runs in the last two games
MI Emirates vs Desert Vipers
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
We are in the most crucial stage of the International League T20, 2025-26, and are seeing close games. It will be a crucial contest for the MI Emirates as they take on the table-topping Desert Vipers in the 9th game. The MI Emirates defeated the Sharjah Warriors in the last game, while the Vipers won a thrilling contest against the Gulf Giants in the Super Over, and they shall be confident.
The Desert Vipers have won three games in a row and have their key players in good form. Their batting lineup has troubled the bowlers, and the team will look to carry this momentum forward. The MI Emirates have struggled with the ball in both games, and it remains to be seen if the bowling attack can cause trouble for the Vipers.
TEAMS PREVIEW
MI Emirates Preview
Kieron Pollard and his men tasted their first win for the season in the last game after losing in their opening game. The side defeated the Sharjah Warriorz in the last game by 4 runs. The bowling attack delivered under pressure in the dying stages of the game to take the team over the finishing line. They are up against an in-form team, and Pollard would expect a better show from his bowlers in this game.
Jonny Bairstow and Muhammad Waseem stitched a good partnership at the top in the last game, and the team expects the pair to deliver a strong start. Pooran is the key batsman in the middle order, and he must build partnerships with Shakib al Hasan and Tom Banton. The side expects quick runs in the lower middle order from Kieron Pollard, Tajinder Dhillon, and Romario Shepherd.
The bowling attack struggled in the last game. AM Ghazanfar did well and must strike early in the game with Fazalhaq Farooqi. They must improve their show in the middle overs and expect better lines from Zahoor Khan and Naveen-ul-Haq. Romario Shepherd and Shakib Al Hasan add depth to this attack and must bowl well as the Desert Vipers have a destructive batting lineup.
Desert Vipers Preview
Sam Curran and his men would be thrilled with the nail-biting win against the Gulf Giants in the last game. In a game that went down to the wire, the Vipers won in the Super Over. They pulled the game back from the brink of defeat and will be confident. Curran would like a charged performance from his players to improve their odds of reaching the playoffs with another win.
Fakhar Zaman hasn’t been at his best so far, and the team expects an electrifying start from him and Andries Gous. Max Holden is the leading scorer for the team, and he will look to deliver a strong performance in the middle order with Daniel Lawrence and Curran. Shimron Hetmyer is a good finisher, and he must do well in the lower middle order with Hasan Nawaz.
The bowling attack struggled in the last game, and the team expects better spells from Naseem Shah and David Payne with the new ball. Khuzaima Tanveer has looked good, and he will look to apply pressure on the batters in the middle overs with Sam Curran. The team expects a strong showing from Noor Ahmed and Daniel Lawrence in the supporting roles.
Weather Conditions
It will be a warm evening in Abu Dhabi. The conditions will be good for batting, with the ball coming onto the bat nicely. Bowlers must execute their plans flawlessly to do well at this venue. The average first-innings score over the last two years has been 159 runs. The side batting first will look to reach 180 runs to feel confident in this game.
MIE vs DV Pitch Report
Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi, has large boundaries, but the outfield is fast, allowing batsmen to play their strokes. Fast bowlers find it challenging to bowl on this surface, but spinners have done well here because the ball turns sharply and causes problems for the batters.
Toss: To Bowl
Teams chasing the score have won the last seven out of ten games at the venue. The pitch has been good to bat on, and the sides enjoyed chasing. Thus, the two skippers at the toss would not have doubts about bowling first.