Match Details:
- Match: Desert Vipers vs MI Emirates( DV vs MIE ), 7th Match, International League T20 2024-25
- Date and Time: January 16, 02:30 pm GMT / 08:00 pm IST / 6:30 pm local time
- Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
- Live Stream: ZEE Network TV
DV vs MIE Tips & Match Prediction:
Who will win the toss? – MI Emirates
Who will win the match? – Desert Vipers
Desert Vipers vs MI Emirates Preview:
Desert Vipers( DV ) is set to face MI Emirates( MIE ) in their 7th match during the International League T20 2024-25. This match is scheduled to take place at Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Thursday, January 16.
In their last International League T20 match in 2024, MI Emirates beat the Desert Vipers by 30 runs. The MI Emirates batted first and put up a solid total of 188/5. The Desert Vipers couldn’t chase down the target and ended up losing the game.
Desert Vipers:
The Desert Vipers secured a 6-wicket victory over the Gulf Giants in their previous ILT20 game (5th match) in 2025. Batting first, the Gulf Giants managed 119/9, with James Vince carrying his bat for an unbeaten 76 and Aayan Afzal Khan contributing 15. Mark Adair picked up 2 wickets for the Vipers.
The chase wasn’t straightforward for the Vipers, but Sam Curran’s unbeaten 42 and Sherfane Rutherford’s solid 40 ensured they reached the target in 17.4 overs. Curran was named Player of the Match. Lockie Ferguson starred with the ball, taking 3 wickets, while Mohammad Amir chipped in with 2.
MI Emirates:
MI Emirates claimed a solid win over Dubai Capitals in their previous ILT20 match (4th match) in 2025. Batting first, MI Emirates posted an impressive 187/7, with standout performances from Tom Banton, who scored 74, and Nicholas Pooran, who added 59. Tom Banton’s effort earned him the Player of the Match award.
In response, Dubai Capitals couldn’t chase down the target and fell short. Shai Hope was the lone warrior with a brilliant 101, while Brandon McMullen contributed 16. Gulbadin Naib shone with the ball, taking 3 wickets, and Olly Stone grabbed 2. For MI Emirates, Fazalhaq Farooqi and Alzarri Joseph picked up 2 wickets each to seal the win.
DV vs MIE Possible Playing XI:
Desert Vipers: Alex Hales, Fakhar Zaman, Bas De Leede, Sherfane Rutherford, Azam Khan, Dan Lawrence, Wanindu Hasaranga, Lockie Ferguson, Muhammed Amir, Nathan Sowter, David Payne.
MI Emirates: Nicholas Pooran (c), Muhammad Waseem, Kusal Perera, Tom Banton (wk), Kieron Pollard, Romario Shepherd, Dwyane Bravo, Mohammad Rohid, Zahoor Khan, Fazhalaq Farooqi, Allah Ghazanfar
DV vs MIE Dream11 Fantasy Tips:
Captain: Alex Hales
Vice-Captain: Nicholas Pooran
Azam Khan, Andre Fletcher, Fakhar Zaman, Sherfane Rutherford, Kieron Pollard, Akeal Hosein, Sam Curran, Lockie Ferguson, Fazalhaq Farooqi.
DV vs MIE Recent 5 Match Performance:
Desert Vipers: L, L, W, W, W
MI Emirates: L, W, W, L, W
DV vs MIE Head-To-Head Records:
Stats | Match | DV Won | MIE Won | NR | Tie |
Overall | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Recent 5 Matches | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
DV vs MIE Toss Prediction:
We’re hoping the team wins the toss and chooses to bat first.
Venue Information:
- Stadium: Dubai International Cricket Stadium
- City: Dubai
- Capacity: 25, 000
Desert Vipers vs MI Emirates 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.
MI Emirates: Nicholas Pooran (c), Akeal Hosein, Andre Fletcher, Daniel Mousley, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Jordan Thompson, Kieron Pollard, Kusal Perera, Muhammad Rohid Khan, Muhammad Waseem, Nosthush Kenjige, Waqar Salamkheil, Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar, Alzarri Joseph, Aryan Lakra, Ben Charlesworth, Fareed Ahmad, Romario Shepherd, Tom Banton, Thomas Draca, Zahoor Khan.