DV vs ADKR Match Prediction, Match 9

Desert Vipers (DV) will take on Abu Dhabi Knight Riders (ADKR) in Match 9 of the ILT20 2025 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai on January 18. After losing the first game to Desert Vipers by seven wickets, Knight Riders made a comeback by winning the subsequent game against Sharjah Warriorz by 30 runs. With that win, they are place second on the points table.

On the other hand, Desert Vipers are sitting atop the table with three wins in as many matches. The have a positive NRR of +0.708 and will hope to keep their winning streak intact. They are coming off a five wicket victory over MI Emirates, where they chased the target on the very first ball of the final over. Their bowling has been particularly good and has been clinical.

Match Details

Match Desert Viper vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders , Match 9, ILT20 Venue Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai Date & Time Saturday, January 17 , 3:30 pm IST Live Broadcast & Streaming Details FanCode (app and website) and Zee Network

Pitch Report

Dubai International Cricket Stadium has assisted the batters and the pacers. The spinners have struggle to take wickets and have been thrashed all over the ground. On the weather front, the skies will be clear and a bit of humidity in the later half of the game.

Head-to-Head Record

Matches Played 04 Won by Abu Dhabi Knight Riders 01 Won by Desert Vipers 02 Tied 00 No Result 01 First-ever Fixture 28 Jan 2023 Most-recent Fixture 7 Feb 2024 Click Here: ILT20 Stats

Predicted Playing 11s for DV vs ADKR

Abu Dhabi Knight Riders (ADKR):

Philip Salt (w), Kyle Mayers, Joe Clarke, Michael-Kyle Pepper, Alishan Sharafu, Laurie Evans, Andre Russell, Jason Holder, Sunil Narine(c), David Willey, Shahid Iqbal Bhutta

Desert Vipers (DV):

Fakhar Zaman, Alex Hales, Daniel Lawrence, Sam Curran, Sherfane Rutherford, Tanish Suri (w), David Payne, Wanindu Hasaranga, Ali Naseer, Lockie Ferguson (c), Luke Wood

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Probable Top Performers from DV vs ADKR

Probable Best Batter: Sam Curran

Sam Curran is the second-highest run-scorer in the tournament. In three games, he has scored 120 runs at a strike rate of 120.

Probable Best Bowler: Lockie Ferguson

Lockie Ferguson is the standout bowler for the Desert Vipers. The pacer has six wickets in three games at an average of 12.17.

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Today's Match Prediction: Defending team to win the match

Scenario 1

Abu Dhabi Knight Riders win the toss and opt to bat first

Powerplay: 40-50

ADKR: 170-180

Abu Dhabi Knight Riders win the match

Scenario 2

Desert Vipers win the toss and opt to bat first

Powerplay: 40-50

DV: 170-190

Desert Vipers win the match

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