ILT20 2025-26 Match 11: MIE vs ADKR head-to-head, pitch report & predicted playing XIs

MI Emirates (MIE) will take on Abu Dhabi Knight Riders (ADKR) in Match 11 of the ILT20 2025-26 season at the Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Thursday, December 11. The two teams have had mixed starts and will look to get their campaigns back on track.

MIE had an inconsistent start. They lost their opening game to Gulf Giants but bounced back with a 4-run win over Sharjah Warriorz. Their third game was a narrow loss of 1 run against the Desert Vipers while chasing 160. They are placed fourth on the table with just one win from three games and two points.

ADKR began their season with a strong 39-run win over the Warriorz. However, they could not build on that momentum and went on to lose their next two games against Desert Vipers and Dubai Capitals. In the last game, ADKR, chasing 184, were bowled out for just 103 runs. With one win in three games, they remain fifth and will look to bounce back.

MIE vs ADKR: Head-to-Head Record

• Matches Played: 4
  
• MI Emirates Won: 3
  
• Abu Dhabi Knight Riders Won: 1
• Tie/No Result: 0

MIE vs ADKR: Pitch Report

The pitch at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium often favours the bowlers, especially pace bowlers who can find movement early on. This means batting can be tricky at the start of the innings. Batters need to play carefully and avoid risky shots. Once settled, run-scoring becomes a bit easier, but bowlers usually enjoy the conditions more.

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MIE vs ADKR: Predicted Playing XIs

MI Emirates (MIE):

Muhammad Waseem, Nicholas Pooran (wk), Tom Banton, Kieron Pollard (c), Tajinder Dhillon, Romario Shepherd, Chris Woakes, Rashid Khan, AM Ghazanfar, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Zahoor Khan

Abu Dhabi Knight Riders (ADKR):

Alex Hales, Alishan Sharafu, Unmukt Chand (wk), Liam Livingstone, Sherfane Rutherford, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Jason Holder (c), Ajay Kumar, Olly Stone, Piyush Chawla

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who are the teams playing in Match 11 of ILT20 2025–26, and when is the match scheduled?

Match 11 will see MI Emirates (MIE) face Abu Dhabi Knight Riders (ADKR) at the Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi, on December 11, 2025.

2. What is the head-to-head record between MIE and ADKR ahead of this match?

MIE have won three of their four meetings against ADKR, who have managed just one victory so far.

3. What are the key characteristics of the pitch at Zayed Cricket Stadium for this game?

The pitch offers help to pacers early on but becomes easier for batting as the match progresses.

4. What are the likely playing XIs for both teams in Match 11?

MIE may field Waseem, Pooran, Pollard, Woakes, and Rashid Khan, while ADKR could include Hales, Livingstone, Russell, Narine, and Holder.

5. What is at stake for both teams in this match, and how could the result affect their campaign?

Both teams have one win from three games. A win here will be crucial to build momentum and move up the ILT20 2025–26 standings.