DV vs ADKR Match Prediction: Desert Vipers and Abu Dhabi Knight Riders are going to battle at Dubai International Stadium, on 18 January at 3:30 PM. This match can be a game changer for ADKR if they win, but Desert Vipers can’t let them win. Both teams have strong players and good strategy, so this game will let their fans watch a thrilling and wild innings.
Desert Vipers
Desert Vipers are currently on top in the points table, since the League start, DV continuously showed their talent and maintained their position at top. This team has played a total of 3 matches with zero losses. Their last match was against MI Emirates, where they won by 5 wickets. Fakhar Zaman was the key player of the team; he scored 67 runs in 52 balls with a strike rate of 128.55, Zahoor Khan and Dan Mously shone as bowlers, both took 2 wickets each and helped the team to win.
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders
On the other side, Abu Dhabi Knight Riders had a slow start, but they won their last match with holding 3rd position in the points table. ADKR’s last match was against Sharjah Warriorz (SW), where they won by 30 runs. Kyle Mayers scored 21 runs in just 9 balls, Adam Milne and Adil Rashid took 2 wickets each and helped the team in their critical moment.
As per their last performance, both teams are strong, ADKR needs to win the match to get the top position whereas DV need to maintain their top position.
DV vs ADKR Match Details, ILT20 2025
League | International League T20 (ILT20), 2025 |
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Match | Desert Vipers vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, 9th Match |
Time | 3:30 PM IST, Saturday, January 18, 2025 |
Venue | Dubai International Stadium |
Dubai International Stadium Pitch And Weather Report
Dubai International Stadium is versatile for everyone, pacers will get advantage with a new ball but as the game moves forward, batters will also get a chance to set a high score. Spinners might struggle here, batting second can lead teams to win.
🌟 Factor | 🏏 Details |
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🌡️ Temperature | 21-23°C Cloudy |
🌧️ Weather Forecast | 46-54% Humidity with 5-10% chances of rain |
🏟️ Pitch Behavior | Pacers |
⚡ Best Suited To | Batters Friendly |
1️⃣ Avg 1st Innings Score | 150-160 |
Desert Vipers vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders Head-to-Head Record
Total | 03 |
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Won by Desert Vipers | 01 |
Won by Abu Dhabi Knight Riders | 02 |
No Result | 00 |
Tied | 00 |
DV vs ADKR Dream 11 Match Today Probable 11
Riders (ADKR) | Desert Vipers (DV) |
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Andries Gous | Alex Hales |
Joe Clarke | Fakhar Zaman |
Andre Russell | Sam Curran |
David Willey | Sherfane Rutherford |
Roston Chase | Azam Khan |
Charith Asalanka | Dan Lawrence |
Sunil Narine (c) | Wanindu Hasaranga |
Gudakesh Motie | Lockie Ferguson (c) |
Ali Khan | Muhammed Amir |
Laurie Evans | Nathan Sowter |
Michael Pepper | David Payne |
Most Probable Players
Top Batters:
Alex Hales: Alex Hales will be a good pick for fantasy players. He seems to be in form throughout the league. He scored a total of 314 runs for Desert Vipers with a strike rate of 131.93.
Sam Curran: Sam Curran is left handed all rounder, he scored a total of 144 runs with an average of 72 runs. His medium fast bowling style always attracts, he proves himself in every match.
Sunil Narine: Sunil Narine can be a game changer for ADKR, his unique bowling style can lead the team to win. He scored 170 runs with a strike rate of 150.
Top Bowlers:
David Willey : David Willey, who has taken 10 wickets in 10 games with an economy rate of 7.08 and a strike rate of 21.6, has been a useful bowler for the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders. He is a valuable member of the team due to his ability to control the pace of runs and take crucial wickets.
Andre Russell: Andre Russell can be a good choice as an all rounder, he took 6 wickets in six matches and seems to be in form.
Today Match Prediction – Opt to Bowl first to win the match
Scenario | Toss Winner | Decision | Powerplay Score (Runs) | First Innings Score (Runs) | Predicted Winner |
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Scenario 1 | Abu Dhabi Knight Riders | opt to bowl | 40-50 | 160-170 | Abu Dhabi Knight Riders |
Scenario 2 | Desert Vipers | opt to bat | 45-50 | 150-180 | Desert Vipers |
FAQs
Who will win today’s ILT20 2025 match?
As per the above information, Desert Vipers are at top position, but if we compare players with ADKR, this team has more talented players, and looks motivated, so ADKR will win this match.
What is the Head-to-Head record of DV vs ADKR?
Desert Vipers played a total of 03 matches and lost 02, On the other side Abu Dhabi Knight Riders played a total of 03 matches and lost 01.
Key Players to Watch Out for today’s Match?
Here are a few key players which lead you to win the contest – Alex Hales and Sam Curran.
Who will win the toss in ILT20 2025 9th Match?
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders will win the toss in today’s ILT20 2025 9th match.
Disclaimer: All predictions are made based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. Please refer to records and stats to finalize your prediction. You are not bound to follow these predictions.