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CLAIM NOWDesert Vipers vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, ILT20, Today Match Prediction
DV vs ADKR Win Probability
Toss Winner - Desert Vipers won the toss and choose to bat first
Desert Vipers won by 53 runs
Desert Vipers beat Abu Dhabi Knight Riders by 7 wickets in their previous clash this season.
- So far in this ILT20 season, teams batting second at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium have had the upper hand, winning three out of the four games held at the venue.
- Sam Curran and Daniel Lawrence are our picks for Desert Vipers’ batters to watch out for.
- A score of around 175 will be challenging at Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
We are backing Desert Vipers as the winners of this game.
| Tournament: | International League T20, 2025 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai, United Arab Emirates |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
| Weather: | 23.1°C|Partly cloudy |
DV vs ADKR Live Prediction
DV vs ADKR Match Prediction & Analysis
Desert Vipers and Abu Dhabi Knight Riders will go head-to-head in Match 9 of the International League T20 (ILT20) this Saturday at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The Vipers have been in excellent form, securing three consecutive wins to claim the top spot on the table. Meanwhile, the Knight Riders sit in second place with two points from their first two outings. The Vipers have already beaten them once this season and, given their momentum, they’ll feel confident about repeating that result.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
DV
W W W W L
DV
166/5 in 20.0 8.3
168/3 in 18.4 9
ADKR
W L L L L
ADKR
159/5 in 20.0 7.95
129/10 in 19.3 6.62
166/5 in 20.0 8.3
168/3 in 18.4 9
103/10 in 16.5 6.12
188/5 in 20.0 9.4
166/3 in 20.0 8.3
163/9 in 20.0 8.15
94/10 in 17.1 5.47
95/3 in 13.5 6.87
HEAD TO HEAD
Last 3 Matches
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TEAMS PREVIEW
Desert Vipers Preview
Desert Vipers continued their dominant run, picking up their third straight victory after comfortably chasing 160 against MI Emirates. They sealed the win with five wickets in hand and five balls to spare, thanks to a composed 67 off 52 from Fakhar Zaman at the top.
Sam Curran has been a steady performer for the Vipers this season, putting up 120 runs over three innings at a strike rate of 120.
Daniel Lawrence has also made valuable contributions, scoring 75 runs across three innings while striking at 163. Sherfane Rutherford has been rock-solid in the middle order, scoring 70 runs without losing his wicket even once.
On the bowling front, captain Lockie Ferguson has been the go-to wicket-taker, claiming 6 while keeping his economy rate at 6.08. Wanindu Hasaranga, Luke Wood, and Sam Curran add depth to the attack, providing dependable options with the ball.
DV Over/Under Betting Tips
Curran has been the key architect in the Vipers unbeaten run so far, where he has closed out all the three run-chases that the Vipers have been part of this season. The southpaw has scored 28, 42* & 50* and looked in fine form and we back him to once again come good with the bat in today's fixture against the Knight Riders.
Desert Vipers Predicted Playing XI:
Fakhar Zaman, Alex Hales, Daniel Lawrence, Sam Curran, Sherfane Rutherford, Tanish Suri (wk), David Payne, Wanindu Hasaranga, Ali Naseer, Lockie Ferguson (c), Luke Wood
Desert Vipers Key Players From Previous Game Of International League T20, 2025
Desert Vipers Actual Playing XI:
Alex Hales, Fakhar Zaman, Dan Lawrence, Azam Khan, Tanish Suri, Mohammad Amir, Nathan Sowter, Luke Wood, Wanidu Hasaranga, Sherfane Rutherford, Sam Curran, Dhruv Parashar
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders Preview
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders bounced back from their opening defeat with a commanding win over Sharjah Warriorz. After putting up 159 on the board, they bowled out the Warriorz for 129, securing a 30-run victory that moved them into second place in the standings.
Philip Salt has played a key role in their batting lineup, racking up 73 runs across two innings at a strike rate of 130. Alishan Sharafu has also looked in fine form, scoring 71 runs in two innings while striking at 126.78.
Andre Russell remains a game-changer with the bat, capable of taking apart any attack when he gets going. He’s also a useful option with the ball, providing his team with some crucial overs in the middle phase.
In the bowling department, Jason Holder has been effective, picking up four wickets in two innings while maintaining an economy rate of 7. David Willey has chipped in with three wickets at an economy of 5.85. Sunil Narine’s tight spells further strengthen the attack, giving the Knight Riders an added advantage.
ADKR Over/Under Betting Tips
Salt scored 71 runs in 49 balls, the last time he played against the Desert Vipers earlier in the season. But he failed to get going in the last match, where he was cleaned up for 2 runs by Adam Milne. Salt will look to get going in today's match and we back him to have a good time out in the middle and score over 21 runs against the Vipers.
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders Predicted Playing XI:
Philip Salt (wk), Kyle Mayers, Joe Clarke, Michael-Kyle Pepper, Alishan Sharafu, Andre Russell, Laurie Evans, Sunil Narine (c), Jason Holder, David Willey, Shahid Iqbal Bhutta
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders Key Players From Previous Game Of International League T20, 2025
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders Actual Playing XI:
Laurie Evans, Alishan Sharafu, Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, David Willey, Joe Clarke, Charith Asalanka, Philip Salt, Jason Holder, Kyle Mayers, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, Shahid Bhutta
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
The pitch at Dubai International Cricket Stadium usually offers good conditions for batters early in the game, with the ball coming on nicely to the bat. As the match goes on, spinners tend to get more help, particularly in the second half. Fast bowlers who hit the deck hard might find some extra bounce, but the surface generally favors attacking batting.
The weather in Dubai is expected to be clear and pleasant, with no rain predicted to interrupt the game.
DV vs ADKR Pitch Report
Pitch Condition
BalancedBatting Conditions
Moderate ScoringPace Bowling
SwingSpin Bowling
Average Turn
The average score batting first at Dubai International Cricket Stadium is 158. This season, the highest total posted at the venue in the ILT20 Sharjah Warriorz’s 175-7 while chasing versus Gulf Giants.
Total Over/Under Betting Tips
Desert Vipers won two of the three coin tosses this season, while the Abu Dhabi Knight lost both the coin tosses. For today's match, we predict the luck to be in favour of the Desert Vipers and back them to win the coin toss.
Two of the four ILT20 matches played at Dubai International Stadium this season, have resulted in match totals over 315 runs. Both the Desert Vipers and Abu Dhabi Knight riders boast explosive batting lineups, where they have dominated against opponent bowlers. We predict it to be an average scoring game where both teams are likely to score around 155-165 runs.
Toss: To Bowl
Teams batting second at Dubai International Cricket Stadium have generally found more success, winning three out of four games held at the venue this ILT20 season.
DV vs ADKR
Winning Prediction
Desert Vipers have kicked off the season in impressive fashion, putting together a squad that looks balanced across departments. Meanwhile, Abu Dhabi Knight Riders come into this match on the back of a morale-boosting victory and will be eager to carry that energy forward. They have a few players capable of swinging the game in their favor, but with the Vipers already getting the better of them once this season and riding strong form, they will be confident about extending their winning streak.
We are backing Desert Vipers as the winners of this game.
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