The 22nd match of the ongoing ILT20 2025 will be played between the 2023 finalists, Desert Vipers and the defending champions, MI Emirates. The 2023 finalists have played seven games and lost only one. On the other hand, the defending champs have had it rough with three wins in seven games. They are coming off two back-to-back defeats.
The Vipers started the tournament with four back-to-back wins, lost against Dubai Capitals but got back to winning ways in the last couple of games. The previous game between the two sides was won by the Red Army, Vipers, by five wickets.
MI Emirates vs Desert Vipers Match Details
| Match | MI Emirates vs Desert Vipers, Match 22 |
| Venue | Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi |
| Timings | 8:00 PM IST |
| Date | January 27 |
MI Emirates vs Desert Vipers Head to Head
| Matches Played | MI Emirates Won | Desert Vipers Won |
| 5 | 2 | 3 |
MI Emirates vs Desert Vipers: Probable Playing XI
| MI Emirates | Desert Vipers |
| Mohammad Waseem | Fakhar Zaman |
| Kusal Perera | Daniel Lawrence |
| Tom Banton (wk) | Dhurv Parashar |
| Nicholas Pooran © | Adam Hose |
| Kieron Pollard | Sherfane Rutherford |
| Dan Mousley | Wanindu Hasaranga |
| Romario Shepherd | Sam Curran © |
| Akeal Hosein | Azam Khan |
| Muhammad Rohib Khan | Mohammad Amir |
| Fazalhaq Farooqi | Khuzaima Tanveer |
| Alzarri Joseph | David Payne |
MI Emirates vs Desert Vipers Pitch Report and Weather Condition
| Match Timings | Pitch Report | Weather | Chance of Rain |
| 8:00 PM IST | Batting and Spin friendly | Clear. Highest Temp – 25 Degrees | None |
MI Emirates vs Desert Vipers: Players to watch out for
MI Emirates:
Tom Banton is the highest run getter with 336 runs averaging 42 in nine games including a hundred, which is a rarity in ILT20.
Nicholas Pooran, who has been performing well in every T20 competition in the last few years, has hit 286 runs averaging 40.86 in nine games.
Fazal Haq Farooqi, the Afghanistan international, has picked 16 wickets striking at 10.5 in seven games.
Desert Vipers:
Alex Hales, the former England international, has amassed 349 runs averaging 43.63 in 10 matches.
Mohammad Amir, the former Pakistan international, has picked 13 wickets striking at 14.23 in nine matches.
Wanindu Hasaranga, the Sri Lanka all-rounder and former captain, has picked nine wickets striking at 17.33 in seven games.
MI Emirates vs Desert Vipers: Who will win the match?
Scenario 1: MI Emirates wins the toss and bat first
| MI Emirates Total 1st innings | Desert Vipers Total 2nd innings |
| 160-`170 | 172 |
Scenario 2: Desert Vipers win the toss and elect to bat first
| Desert Vipers Total 1st innings | MI Emirates Total 2nd innings |
| 180-190 | 175-180 |
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MI Emirates vs Desert Vipers Toss Prediction
While it is difficult to predict the toss winner, both teams would like to bat first. However, given the form of Desert Vipers, the 2023 finalists, they might not mind if they are asked to chase.
FAQs
Who will win the match?
Given the form of both teams, Desert Vipers have high chances of winning this game, whether they bat or bowl first.
What will be the weather conditions?
This is the middle of the winter season in the middle east. The highest temperature will be 25 degrees but it will cool down as the day progresses.
