desert vipers will face MY Emirates in an exciting match International T20 League (ILT20) 2025 on January 16 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. This match marks the seventh match of the tournament and both teams look to solidify their positions in the league standings.
The Vipers are currently in excellent form, having won both of their matches so far. Their last win was against Gulf Giants where they defeated their opponents by just 119 runs and chased down the target with more than two overs to spare. Key players for the Vipers include Alex Hales, Fakhar Zamanand Mohamed Amirwho are expected to make significant contributions with both bat and ball.
The Emirates have had an uneven 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. Directed by Nicolas PooranTheir squad has experienced players such as Kieron Pollard and Dwayne Bravothat can change the game at any time.
ILT20|2025, Match 07:
- Date and time: January 16, 02:30 pm GMT/ 08:00 pm IST/ 06:30 pm local
- Event: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
Dubai International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report
The Dubai International Cricket Stadium pitch is known for being balanced, favoring both batsmen and bowlers. Historically, spinners have thrived here, but pacers can also find success with variations. Conditions tend to improve under the lights, making chasing teams more successful. Teams batting second have a noticeable advantage due to better stroke play as the night approaches.
DV vs MIE Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Window holders: Nicholas Pooran, Azam Khan
- Hitters: André Fletcher, Alex Hales, Fakhar ZamanSherfane Rutherford
- All terrain: Kieron Pollard, Akeal Hosein, Sam Curran
- Bowlers: Lockie Ferguson, Fazalhaq Farooqi
DV vs MIE Dream11 Captain and Vice Captain Prediction:
- Option 1: Alex Hales (c), Akeal Hosein (vc)
- Option 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, 14:30 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
MY 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