MIE vs DV Match Prediction, Match 22

MI Emirates (MIE) take on Desert Vipers (DV) in Match no. 22 of the 2025 edition of the DP World International League T20 2025, on Monday, January 27, at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi.

MI Emirates are placed at No. 3 on the points table, having won three and lost four games so far in the competition. The defending champions are coming into this clash on the back of consecutive defeats against Abu Dhabi Knight Riders and Gulf Giants.

Meanwhile, Desert Vipers are the team to beat this season. Lockie Ferguson and Co. have only faced one defeat in the seven games they have played so far. The Vipers are sitting comfortably at the top of the table, four points clear of second-placed Dubai Capitals.

These two teams met earlier in the competition this year. The Vipers won the match by five wickets, chasing down a 160-run target in 19.1 overs in Dubai.

Match Details

Match MI Emirates vs Desert Vipers, Match 22, DP World ILT20 2025 Venue Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi Date & Time Monday, January 27 , 8 pm (IST) Live Broadcast & Streaming Details FanCode (app and website) and Zee Network

Pitch Report

Abu Dhabi has produced some high-scoring matches in the DP World ILT20 2025. Seven games have been played at this venue this season. Four games have been won by teams batting first, while chasing teams have emerged victorious on three occasions. The average first innings score has been around 177.

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Head-to-Head Record

Matches Played 4 Won by MI Emirates 0 Won by Desert Vipers 4 Tied / No Result 0 First-ever fixture January 23, 2024 Most-recent fixture January 16, 2025

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Predicted Playing XIs for MIE vs DV

MI Emirates (MIE):

Kusal Perera, Muhammad Waseem, Tom Banton, Nicholas Pooran (c & wk), Dan Mousley, Kieron Pollard, Romario Shepherd, Akeal Hosein, Muhammad Rohid Khan, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Alzarri Joseph

Desert Vipers (DV):

Fakhar Zaman, Alex Hales, Dan Lawrence, Sam Curran, Dhruv Parashar, Adam Hose, Sherfane Rutherford, Wanindu Hasaranga, Azam Khan (wk), Mohammad Amir, Khuzaima Tanveer, Lockie Ferguson (c)

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Probable Top Performers from MIE vs DV

Probable Best Batter: Tom Banton

The England batter has fared well in ILT20 2025. Tom Banton has amassed 264 runs from seven innings at an average of 44 and a strike rate of 145.86. He has notched one century and two fifties so far in the tournament. MI Emirates will hope for another solid knock from the leading run-getter in the tournament.

Probable Best Bowler: Fazalhaq Farooqi

The left-arm from Afghanistan is the leading wicket-taker in the competition. Fazalhaq Farooqi has done well not just with the new ball but with the old ball as well. In seven games, he has accounted for 16 wickets at an average of 12.69. Farooqi's four overs will be crucial for MI.

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Today's Match Prediction: Desert Vipers to win the match

Scenario 1

MI Emirates win the toss and opt to bat first

Powerplay: 45-55

MIE: 170-180

Desert Vipers win the match

Scenario 2

Desert Vipers win the toss and opt to bat first

Powerplay: 50-60

DV: 180-190

Desert Vipers win the match

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