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MIE vs DV Match Details

MI Emirates vs Desert Vipers – 09th Match, International League T20 2025

Venue: Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi

Date & Time: 09th December 2025 at 08:00 PM IST 

Live Streaming: FanCode

MIE vs DV Venue Stats 

MIE vs DV 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 DV Weather Report

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

MIE vs DV Last Five Matches

MIE vs DV Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

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

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MIE vs DV Probable Playing XIs:

MI Emirates Probable Playing XIs

Kieron Pollard (c), Muhammad Waseem, Jonny Bairstow (wk), Tom Banton, Nicholas Pooran, Shakib Al Hasan, Romario Shepherd, Tajinder Dhillon, AM Ghazanfar, Naveen-ul-Haq, Zahoor Khan, Fazalhaq Farooqi 

Desert Vipers Probable Playing XIs

Sam Curran (c), Fakhar Zaman, Andries Gous (wk), Daniel Lawrence, Shimron Hetmyer, Hasan Nawaz, Vriitya Arvind, Khuzaima Tanveer, David Payne, Noor Ahmed, Naseem Shah, Max Holden 

Topmost Picks for MIE vs DV Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Desert Vipers

• Daniel Lawrence – Daniel Lawrence is the team's top run-scorer, with 110 runs in three matches at an average of 55 and a strike rate of 139.24.
• Noor Ahmad – Noor Ahmad is the team's leading wicket-taker with 6 wickets in three matches at an economy rate of 8.91.

Top Picks – MI Emirates

• Kieron Pollard – Kieron Pollard is the team's leading run-scorer, with 54 runs in two matches, an average of 27 and a strike rate of 154.28.
• AM Ghazanfar – AM Ghazanfar is the team's leading wicket-taker, with three wickets in two matches at an economy rate of 5.85.

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

Jonny Bairstow, Nicholas Pooran(C), Andries Gous, Kieron Pollard, Shimron Hetmyer, Romario Shepherd, AM Ghazanfar, Sam Curran(VC), Daniel Lawrence, Noor Ahmed, Naseem Shah

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Nicholas Pooran, Daniel Lawrence

Vice-captain – Sam Curran, Kieron Pollard

Wicketkeeper – Nicholas Pooran

MIE vs DV Probable Winners:

The MI Emirates won their last match, but the team will be concerned about the depth of their bowling attack. They have not troubled their opponents with the ball and will need to improve their bowling efficiency to win this game. The Desert Vipers have taken three in a row and boast an impressive batting lineup. They have confidence from those victories and will begin as favorites in this game. Considering the team combination, Desert Vipers is expected to win this match.

In Match No. 9 of the ILT20 2025-26, MI Emirates (MIE) will face Desert Vipers (DV) at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, December 9.

MI Emirates have had a mixed start to the season so far, having won one and lost one. They lost their opening game against Gulf Giants but came back strong with a thrilling four-run victory over Sharjah Warriorz in a nail-biting encounter. The Kieron Pollard-led team will hope for a carry-forward momentum after that victory.

Desert Vipers, last season’s runners-up, have made a perfect start, winning both their matches so far. They chased down targets successfully against Dubai Capitals and Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, winning by four wickets and two wickets respectively. Before facing MI Emirates, they will play against the Gulf Giants on Monday.

MIE vs DV: Head-to-Head Record

• Matches Played: 6
  
• MI Emirates Won: 3
  
• Desert Vipers Won: 3
• Tie/No Result: 0

MIE vs DV: Pitch Report

The Sheikh Zayed Stadium will host its first match of this ILT20 season. The pitch is expected to be a little slow, which means scoring freely may be difficult early on. Fast bowlers can get some advantage with the new ball. As the game progresses, dew may affect bowlers, so teams winning the toss might prefer to bowl first

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MIE vs DV: Predicted Playing XIs

MI Emirates (MIE):

Muhammad Waseem, Jonny Bairstow, Tom Banton, Nicholas Pooran (wk), Tajinder Dhillon, Kieron Pollard (c), Romario Shepherd, Rashid Khan, Chris Woakes, Muhammad Rohid Khan, AM Ghazanfar

Desert Vipers (DV):

Fakhar Zaman, Andries Gous (wk), Max Holden, Sam Curran (c), Dan Lawrence, Shimron Hetmyer, Hasan Nawaz, Khuzaima Tanveer, Qais Ahmad, Naseem Shah, Noor Ahmad

MIE vs DV Match Preview

We are past the halfway mark in the International League T20, 2025. Desert Vipers and MI Emirates, the defending champions, will face off in Dubai for the second time in this edition of International League T20. MI Emirates will be looking to take back revenge for the last match and win this match

MIE vs DV Match Details 

MI Emirates vs Desert Vipers – 22th Match, ILT20

Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai

Date & Time: 27th January 2025 at 08:00 PM IST

Live Streaming: Disney+Hotstar

MIE vs DV Venue Stats

MIE 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.

MIE vs DV Weather Report

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

MIE vs DV Last Five Matches

MIE vs DV Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

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

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MIE vs DV Probable Playing XIs:

MI Emirates Probable Playing XIs

Desert Vipers Probable Playing XIs

Fakhar Zaman, Daniel Lawrence, Alex Hales, Adam Hose, Sherfane Rutherford, Wanindu Hasaranga, Sam Curran(c), Azam Khan(w), Mohammad Amir, Khuzaima Tanveer, David Payne

Topmost Picks for MIE vs DV Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – MI Emirates

• Tom Banton – Tom Banton will be an important player for the team after an incredible last match where he piled up 56 runs off 39 balls, with a strike rate of 142.
• Fazalhaq Farooqi –  Fazalhaq Farooqi new ball provides ample firepower, taking a 3-wicket in his last match.

Top Picks – Desert Vipers8

• Alex Hales – Alex Hales, back at the controls of a skilled squad, scored 77 of 42 balls.
• Khuzaima Tanveer –  Khuzaima Tanveer offers pace options that boost the attack and provide crucial breakthroughs.

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

Tom Banton, Nicholas Pooran(C), Kieron Pollard, Fakhar Zaman, Daniel Lawrence, Wanindu Hasaranga(VC), Sam Curran, Romario Shepherd, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Alzarri Joseph, Mohammad Amir

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

Tom Banton, Nicholas Pooran, Kieron Pollard, Fakhar Zaman, Daniel Lawrence, Wanindu Hasaranga, Sam Curran(C), Romario Shepherd, Fazalhaq Farooqi(VC), Alzarri Joseph, Mohammad Amir

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Nicholas Pooran, Sam Curran

Vice-captain – Wanindu Hasaranga, Fazalhaq Farooqi

Wicketkeeper – Nicholas Pooran

MIE vs DV Probable Winners:

The MI Emirates have a dependable batting order with plenty of depth, and their bowlers provide enough variety to get the job done on many occasions. Their bowling, on the other hand, is excellent, and if they can limit the MI Emirates to a modest total, they may be able to stay in the game. Considering the team combination, MI Emirates is expected to win this match.