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

Desert snakes will face MI Emirates in an exciting match International League T20 (ILT20) 2025 January 16 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. This is the seventh meeting in the tournament, and both teams want to strengthen their positions in the league table.

Vipers are currently in excellent form, they have won both of their previous matches. Their last win was against the 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 Zamanand Mohammad Amirwho are expected to make a significant contribution with both bat and ball.

Emirates have had a mixed start to the tournament, winning one game and losing another. They recently secured a win against Dubai Capitals, posting a competitive total of 187 and successfully defending it by restricting the Capitals to 161 runs. Headed by Nicholas Poorantheir lineup includes experienced players like Kieron Pollard and Dwayne Well donewhich 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 Play Report

The pitch at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium is known for being balanced and 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 significant advantage due to better hitting as the evening approaches.

DV vs MIE Dream11 Pick Prediction:

• Gatekeepers: Nicholas Pooran, Azam Khan
• dough: Andre Fletcher, Alex Hales, Fakhar ZamanSherfan Rutherford
• Versatile players: Kieron Pollard, Akeal Hosein, Sam Curran
• Bowlers: Lockie Ferguson, Fazalhaq Farooqi

DV vs MIE Dream11 Captain and Co-Captain Predictions:

• Choice 1: Alex Hales (c), Akeal Hosein (vc)
• Choice 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):

Determine:

Desert Snakes: 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: Tom 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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