DV vs MIE, ILT20 2025: Match Prediction, Dream11 Team, Fantasy Cricket Tips & Pitch Report | Desert Vipers vs MI Emirates

Desert vipers will face MI Emirates in an exciting match of the International T20 League (ILT20) 2025 on January 16 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. This game marks the seventh game of the tournament, with both teams looking to consolidate their positions in the league standings.

The Vipers are currently in excellent form, having won both their matches so far. Their last win was against Gulf Giants where they bowled out their opponents for just 119 runs and chased down the target with more than two overs to spare. Key players for the Vipers include Alex Hales, Fakhar Zamani Mohammad Amirwho are expected to make significant contributions with both bat and ball.

The Emirates have had a mixed start to the tournament, winning one game and losing another. They recently secured a win against Dubai Capitals, setting a competitive total of 187 and successfully defending it by restricting the Capitals to 161 runs. directed by Nicholas Pooranhis team has experienced players like Kieron Pollard i Dwayne Bravothat can change the game at any moment.

ILT20|2025, Match 07:

• Date and time: January 16, 14:30 GMT/ 20:00 IST/ 18:30 local
• Place: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai

Dubai International Cricket Stadium Field Report

The pitch at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium is known for being balanced, favoring both batsmen and bowlers. Historically, spinners have thrived here, but pacers can also find success with variations. Conditions tend to improve under the lights, making chasing teams more successful. Teams batting second have a noticeable advantage due to a better hitting game as the afternoon approaches.

DV vs MIE Dream11 Prediction Picks:

• Carriers: Nicholas Pooran, Azam Khan
• Beaters: Andre Fletcher, Alex Hales, Fakhar ZamanSherfane Rutherford
• Versatile: Kieron Pollard, Akeal Hosein, Sam Curran
• Bowlers: Lockie Ferguson, Fazalhaq Farooqi

Captain and Vice Captain DV vs MIE Dream11 Prediction:

• Option 1: Alex Hales (c), Akeal Hosein (vc)
• Option 2: Fakhar Zaman (c), Nicholas Pooran (vc)

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DV vs MIE Dream11 Prediction Backups:

Dan Lawrence, Mohammad Amir, Nathan Sowter, Dan Mousley

DV vs MIE Dream11 Team for today’s match (January 16, 14:30 GMT):

Equipment:

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 EmiratesTom Banton (wk), Nicholas Pooran (c), Muhammad Waseem, Aryan Lakra, Andre Fletcher, Kieron Pollard, Kusal Perera, Dwayne Bravo, Waqar Salamkheil, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, Romario Shepherd, Akeal Hosein, Fareed Ahmad Malik, Alzarri Joseph, Zahoor Khan, Jordan Thompson, Ben Charlesworth, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Nosthush Kenjige, Dan Mousley, Muhammad Rohid Khan, Thomas Draca

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