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Desert Vipers are set to clash with Abu Dhabi Knight Riders in a highly anticipated match of the International League T20 (ILT20) 2025 season on January 18. The venue for this exciting encounter is the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, known for its vibrant atmosphere and excellent pitch conditions.
The Vipers come into this match with a strong lineup featuring experienced players like Alex Hales, Sam Curran, and Lockie Ferguson. Their recent performance includes a convincing victory over the Knight Riders by seven wickets in their last encounter, where Daniel Lawrence and Sam Curran were instrumental in the chase, scoring 70 and 50 not out respectively. The team boasts a balanced mix of aggressive batting and potent bowling, making them a formidable opponent.
The Knight Riders, led by Sunil Narine, will be looking to bounce back after their recent defeat. They have explosive talent in their ranks, including Andre Russell and Phil Salt, who can turn matches around with their batting prowess. Despite their previous loss to the Vipers, they have the potential to perform well if they can capitalize on their strengths.
ILT20|2025, Match 09:
- Date and time: January 18, 10:00 am GMT/ 03:30 pm IST/ 02:00 pm local
- Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
Dubai International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report
The pitch at Dubai International Cricket Stadium is recognized for its balanced nature, benefiting both batters and bowlers. Historically, spinners have excelled here, although fast bowlers can also achieve success with their variations. As the game progresses into the evening, conditions tend to favour chasing teams, enhancing their chances of success. Teams batting second often enjoy a significant advantage due to improved stroke play as night falls.
DV vs ADKR Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicket-keepers: Phil Salt, Azam Khan
- Batters: Alex Hales, Laurie Evans, Fakhar Zaman, Sherfane Rutherford
- All-rounders: Sunil Narine, Sam Curran
- Bowlers: Mohammad Amir, Gudakesh Motie, Sufiyan Muqeem
DV vs ADKR Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
- Choice 1: Alex Hales (c), Phil Salt (vc)
- Choice 2: Fakhar Zaman (c), Laurie Evans (vc)
Also WATCH: Waqar Salamkheil cleans up Alex Hales with a peach of a delivery in the ILT20 2025
DV vs ADKR Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Andre Russell, Lockie Ferguson, Jason Holder, Luke Wood
DV vs ADKR Dream11 Team for today’s match (January 18, 10:00 am GMT):
Squads:
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
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders: Aditya Shetty, Ali Khan, Alishan Sharafu, Andre Russell, Andries Gous, Charith Asalanka, David Willey, Joe Clarke, Laurie Evans, Michael Pepper, Sunil Narine, Gudakesh Motie, Ibrar Ahmad, Jason Holder, Kyle Mayers, Phil Salt, Roston Chase, Shahid Iqbal Bhutta, Sufiyan Muqeem, Terrance Hinds, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth
