ADKR vs DV Match Preview

The International League T20 serves as the premier Twenty20 tournament in the UAE cricketing community. Six teams compete, with the mega event taking place in the UAE. Desert Vipers finished second in their first season, but fifth in their final season. Abu Dhabi Knight Riders finished fourth last season after losing a playoff eliminator. They had a spoon made of wood in their first season.

ADKR vs DV Match Details 

Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Desert Vipers – 02nd Match, ILT20

Venue: Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi

Date & Time: 12th January 2025 at 03:30 PM IST

Live Streaming: Disney+Hotstar

ADKR vs DV Venue Stats

ADKR vs DV Pitch Report

Expect high scores if the dew falls, but clever bowling variations may keep things competitive, favoring batsmen with true bounce and shorter boundaries. However, an ocean breeze can help swing bowlers immediately.

ADKR vs DV Weather Report

The climate in Abu Dhabi will be clear and breezy, with little chance of rain. 

ADKR vs DV Last Five Matches

ADKR vs DV Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

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ADKR vs DV Probable Playing XIs:

Desert Vipers Probable Playing XIs

Abu Dhabi Knight Riders Probable Playing XIs

Andries Gous, Phil Salt, Andre Russell, David Willey, Roston Chase, Charith Asalanka, Sunil Narine, Gudakesh Motie, Ali Khan, Laurie Evans, Michael Pepper

Topmost Picks for ADKR vs DV Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Desert Vipers

• Fakhar Zaman – The opener has made numerous explosive starts to games which have been converted into significant innings.
• Nathan Sowter –  Nathan Sowter’s leg-spin could be one of the points of difference between the sides if he manages to find some turn on a dry surface.

Top Picks – Abu Dhabi Knight Riders

• Michael Pepper – Pepper has a batting strike rate of over 140 for his last nine ILT20 innings.
• David Willey –  Willey is particularly lethal with the new ball. The bowler has nine wickets in his ten previous games.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for ADKR vs DV Dream11 Team:

Phil Salt(C), Laurie Evans, Alex Hales, Fakhar Zaman, Wanindu Hasaranga(VC), Sam Curran, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Gudakesh Motie, Lockie Ferguson, Mohammed Amir

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for ADKR vs DV Dream11 Team:

Phil Salt, Charith Asalanka, Alex Hales, Fakhar Zaman(VC), Wanindu Hasaranga, Sam Curran, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine(C), Gudakesh Motie, Lockie Ferguson, Mohammed Amir

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Phil Salt, Sunil Narine

Vice-captain – Wanindu Hasaranga, Fakhar Zaman

Wicketkeeper – Phil Salt

ADKR vs DV Probable Winners:

The Desert Vipers have an adequate batting lineup but are struggling with consistency in the middle of the order. Their bowling unit is inexperienced and relies largely on Hasaranga within the spin department. The Abu Dhabi Knight Riders' playing XI includes a number of high-quality batters. They additionally possess quality bowlers who can derail the opposition effectively. Considering the team combination, Abu Dhabi Knight Riders is expected to win this match.