Match Details:
- Match: Desert Vipers vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders( DV vs ADKR ), 9th Match, International League T20 2024-25
- Date and Time: January 18, 10:00 am GMT / 03:30 pm IST / 2:00 pm local time
- Venue: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
- Live Stream: ZEE Network TV
DV vs ADKR Tips & Match Prediction:
Who will win the toss? – Abu Dhabi Knight Riders
Who will win the match? – Desert Vipers
Desert Vipers vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders Preview:
Desert Vipers( DV ) is set to face Abu Dhabi Knight Riders( ADKR ) in their 9th match during the International League T20 2024-25. This match is scheduled to take place at Sheikh Zayed Stadium on Saturday, January 18.
In their last match of the International League T20 2025, the Desert Vipers secured a 7-wicket victory over the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders. The Knight Riders batted first, putting up a total of 166 for 5. The Desert Vipers successfully chased down the target with ease, clinching the win.
Desert Vipers:
The Desert Vipers claimed a hard-fought 5-wicket victory over MI Emirates in the 7th match of the ILT20 2025. MI Emirates batted first, posting 159 for 6 on the board, with Kieron Pollard scoring 36 and Kusal Perera adding 33. Dan Mousley and Zahoor Khan were the pick of the bowlers, taking two wickets each.
Chasing the target, the Desert Vipers faced some resistance but managed to get over the line in 19.1 overs. Fakhar Zaman led the charge with a brilliant 67, while Alex Hales chipped in with a valuable 34. Fakhar Zaman’s match-winning knock earned him the Player of the Match award. Lockie Ferguson and Wanindu Hasaranga contributed with the ball, taking 2 and 1 wicket respectively, but their efforts weren’t enough to stop the Vipers.
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders:
The Sharjah Warriorz faced defeat against the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders in their previous match (4th game) of the ILT20 2025. Batting first, the Knight Riders posted a total of 159/5. In response, the Warriorz fell short of the target.
Tim Southee and Keemo Paul contributed 24 and 21 runs, respectively, while Adil Rashid and Adam Milne picked up two wickets each for the Warriorz.
For the Knight Riders, Laurie Evans remained unbeaten on 39, and Joe Clarke added 32 runs. David Willey was named Player of the Match for his 3-wicket haul, while Jason Holder also impressed with 4 wickets.
DV vs ADKR Possible Playing XI:
Desert Vipers: Fakhar Zaman, Alex Hales, Daniel Lawrence, Sam Curran, Sherfane Rutherford, Tanish Suri (wk), David Payne, Wanindu Hasaranga, Ali Naseer, Lockie Ferguson (c), Luke Wood
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders: Sunil Narine (c), Philip Salt (wk), Kyle Mayers, Joe Clarke, Michael-Kyle Pepper, Alishan Sharafu, Andre Russell, Laurie Evans, Jason Holder, David Willey, Shahid Iqbal Bhutta.
DV vs ADKR Dream11 Fantasy Tips:
It will be updated soon
DV vs ADKR Recent 5 Match Performance:
Desert Vipers: L, W, L, L, W
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders: W, W, L, L, L
DV vs ADKR Head-To-Head Records:
Stats | Match | DV Won | ADKR Won | NR | Tie |
Overall | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Recent 5 Matches | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
DV vs ADKR Toss Prediction:
We’re hoping the team wins the toss and chooses to bowl first.
Venue Information:
- Stadium: Sheikh Zayed Stadium
- City: Abu Dhabi
- Capacity: 20, 000
Desert Vipers vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders Full Squad:
Desert Vipers: Adam Hose, Alex Hales, Ali Naseer, Azam Khan, Luke Wood, Michael Jones, Mohammad Amir, Nathan Sowter, Sherfane Rutherford, Tanish Suri, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dan Lawrence, David Payne, Dhruv Parashar, Fakhar Zaman, Kushal Malla, Khuzaima Bin Tanveer, Lockie Ferguson, Max Holden, Sam Curran.
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders: Aditya Shetty, Ali Khan, Alishan Sharafu, Andre Russell, Andries Gous, Charith Asalanka, David Willey, Joe Clarke, Laurie Evans, Michael Pepper, Sunil Narine, Gudakesh Motie, Ibrar Ahmad, Jason Holder, Kyle Mayers, Phil Salt, Roston Chase, Shahid Iqbal Bhutta, Sufiyan Muqeem, Terrance Hinds, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth.