MIE vs ADKR, Match Winner Prediction: MI Emirates have had a pretty good start to the ILT20 2025. They have taken the second position on the table with three wins from five matches. MI Emirates will now take on Abu Dhabi Knight Riders as this match will kick off at 8 PM IST on Friday at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. The Knight Riders have struggled this season so far.
That is where MI Emirates can take the advantage and put them under more pressure. This win can help MI Emirates to create more of a gap between them and other teams. The Knight Riders are fourth on the table. They need this win to improve their situation on the board. Notably, this is the second game between the two teams, and MI Emirates won the last match.
MIE vs ADKR Match Details, ILT20 2025
League | International League T20, 2025 |
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Match | MI Emirates vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, Match 17th |
Time | 8:00 PM IST, Friday, January 24, 2025 |
Venue | Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi |
Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi Pitch And Weather Report
At Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi, the pitch is suited for batters, they can set a high score due to the pitch’s behaviour. This pitch supports both pacers and spinners. At first, pacers can lead the game, but as the game progress; spinners will get good momentum and grip. The team that won the toss will prefer batting first.
🌟 Factor | 🏏 Details |
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🌡️ Temperature | 18-20°C Clear |
🌧️ Weather Forecast | 53-65% Humidity with 00% chances of rain |
🏟️ Pitch Behavior | Pacers & Spinners |
⚡ Best Suited To | Batters Friendly |
1️⃣ Avg 1st Innings Score | 155-165 |
Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi T20 Records
Statistic | Value |
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Total Matches Played | 90 |
Batting First Won | 41 |
Batting Second Won | 49 |
Tie | 00 |
Average Score in 1st Innings | 136 |
Highest Score | Ireland 225/7 |
Lowest Score | United States Women 54/10 |
MI Emirates vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders Head-to-Head Record
Total | 05 |
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Won by MI Emirates | 05 |
Won by Abu Dhabi Knight Riders | 00 |
No Result | 00 |
Tied | 00 |
MIE vs ADKR Dream 11 Match Today Probable 11
MI Emirates | Abu Dhabi Knight Riders |
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Kusal Perera / Waqar Salamkheil | Kyle Mayers |
Waseem Muhammad | Andries Gous |
Tom Banton | Joe Clarke |
Nicholas Pooran (c & wk) | Michael Pepper (wk) |
Kieron Pollard | Alishan Sharafu |
Dan Mousley | Laurie Evans |
Romario Shepherd | Andre Russell / Ali Khan |
Akeal Hosein | Sunil Narine (c) |
Zahoor Khan | David Willey |
Alzarri Joseph | Jason Holder |
Fazalhaq Farooqi | Ibrar Ahmad |
Most Probable Players
Top Batters:
Tom Banton has shown that he is still among the best. Despite being an underrated batter, Banton has contributed in almost every game. With 207 runs in 5 innings, he is the second-highest scorer of the ILT20 2025 so far.
Johnson Charles is a hit-or-miss player, which is why you can ignore him at any stage. He can singlehandedly win games, and that is one thing which can scare the opposition. He is the one that the Knight Riders will hope to give them a good start.
MIE vs ADKR Batters Stats in ILT20
Player | Team | Runs | Matches |
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Tom Banton | MIE | 207 | 5 |
Nicholas Pooran | MIE | 184 | 5 |
Kusal Perera | MIE | 129 | 5 |
Top Bowlers:
Fazalhaq Farooqi has been in the form of his life. Since the T20 World Cup 2024, he is topping the list of all the competitions that he is playing. His left-arm angle and ability to swing both ways make him a difficult bowler to face. He is the leading wicket-taker this season with 12 wickets.
Jason Holder is also not far behind. The all-rounder is the second-highest wicket-taker in the ILT20 2025 with ten wickets. Though his team is not performing well, he is the shining light in the Knight Riders squad.
MIE vs ADKR Bowlers Stats in ILT20
Player | Team | Wickets | Matches |
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Fazalhaq Farooqi | MIE | 12 | 5 |
Jason Holder | ADKR | 10 | 5 |
Alzarri Joseph | MIE | 7 | 4 |
Today Match Prediction – Opt to Bowl First to Win The Match
MIE vs ADKR Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario | Toss Winner | Decision | Powerplay Score | 1st Inng Score | Predicted Winner |
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Scenario 1 | MI Emirates | Bowling | 45-50 | 145-155 | MI Emirates |
Scenario 2 | Abu Dhabi Knight Riders | Bowling | 50-55 | 160-170 | MI Emirates |
FAQs
Who will win today’s ILT20 2025 match?
As per the current form, MI Emirates can win this game. They won the last game between the two teams.
What is the Head-to-Head record of MIE vs ADKR?
MI Emirates have won all five matches played between the two teams in the ILT20 history.
Key Players to Watch Out for today’s Match?
As per the current form, Tom Banton and Fazalhaq Farooqi are two in-form players for MI Emirates. For the Knight Riders, Johnson Charles and Jason Holder will be the ones to watch out for.
Who will win the toss in ILT20 2025 17th Match?
This is the second consecutive game between the two teams. The Knight Riders won the toss last time, and we think they might win this toss as well. But it will be totally even chances for both sides.
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.