ILT20 2025: MIE vs ADKR Dream11 Prediction Qualifier 2 Match Fantasy Cricket Tips, Probable Playing XI

Fri, 02 Jan 2026 13:01:34 GMT

MIE vs ADKR Match Preview

Abu Dhabi Knight Riders advanced to the second qualifier of the ILT20 after two consecutive victories. They beat the Gulf Giants by 32 runs in Dubai while maintaining a 179-run total, then won the Eliminator over the Dubai Capitals. MI Emirates, an excellent team that suffered a crushing defeat in the tournament's first qualifier game, will face a formidable challenge from Knight Riders. The Emirates had won five straight games before facing the Desert Vipers during the playoffs. Despite a diverse bowling lineup, MI Emirates allowed 233 runs and picked up only one wicket when bowling first in Abu Dhabi. Kieron Pollard expects better bowling from his key players, especially Fazalhaq Farooqi, Romario Shepherd, and AM Ghaznafar.

MIE vs ADKR Match Details

MI Emirates vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders – Qualifier 2 Match, International League T20 2025

Venue: Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah

Date & Time: 02nd January 2025 at 08:00 PM IST

Live Streaming: FanCode

MIE vs ADKR Venue Stats

Avg 1st inn score	209
Avg 2nd inn score	195
Win% batting 1st	54
Win% batting 2nd	46

MIE vs ADKR Pitch Report

The venue is a high-scoring venue with an ideal pitch for batting and a quick outfield. Fast bowlers have always had trouble here because there isn't much room on the surface. Spinners have had a good record because their balls turn sharply and tend to stop on batsmen.

MIE vs ADKR Weather Report

The climate is expected to remain clear during the match, with warm and pleasant conditions.

MIE vs ADKR Last Five Matches

MIE ( MI Emirates )	L W W W W
ADKR ( Abu Dhabi Knight Riders )	W W L L W

MIE vs ADKR Head-to-Head Stats

	Matches Played	ADKR Won	MIE Won	Tie	NR
Overall	6	1	5	0	0
Last 5	5	1	4	0	0

Injury News

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

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MIE vs ADKR Probable Playing XIs:

MI Emirates Probable Playing XIs

Muhammad Waseem, Tom Banton (wk), Dan Mousley, Kieron Pollard (c), Romario Shepherd, Shakib Al Hasan, Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Allah Ghazanfar, Zahoor Khan, Arab Gul Momand, Fazalhaq Farooqi

Abu Dhabi Knight Riders Probable Playing XIs

Philip Salt, Michael-Kyle Pepper (wk), Alex Hales, Alishan Sharafu, Liam Livingstone, Andre Russell, Brandon McMullen, Jason Holder (c), Sunil Narine, Piyush Chawla, Ajay Kumar, Olly Stone

Topmost Picks for MIE vs ADKR Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Abu Dhabi Knight Riders

Philip Salt – Philip Salt is the team's leading run-scorer, with 255 runs in 10 matches at an average of 28.33 and a strike rate of 128.88.
Ajay Kumar – Ajay Kumar is the most experienced bowler, taking 16 wickets in 11 T20 matches this year with an economy of 8.12.

Top Picks – MI Emirates

Muhammad Waseem – Muhammad Waseem is MI Emirates' leading run-scorer in the league stage. He scored 334 runs in 11 matches at an average of 33.40 and a strike rate of 131.50.
Allah Ghazanfar – Allah Ghazanfar is the team's leading wicket-taker with 12 wickets in 11 matches at an economy rate of 7.18.

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

Philip Salt, Tom Banton, Liam Livingstone, Muhammad Waseem(VC), Romario Shepherd, Andre Russell, Jason Holder(C), Sunil Narine, Allah Ghazanfar, Ajay Kumar, Fazalhaq Farooqi

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Jason Holder, Philip Salt

Vice-captain – Muhammad Waseem, Ajay Kumar

Wicketkeeper – Philip Salt

MIE vs ADKR Probable Winners:

MI Emirates has a fairly strong overall squad that checks all the right boxes. And, while the Knight Riders look strong with their spin bowling and a talented top four, we consider MI Emirates will hold a slight advantage in this match. Their batting order is much more complex, and the variety of their bowling assault puts them ahead of the competition. Considering the team combination, MI Emirates is expected to win this match.

MIE vs ADKR Prediction