DV vs ADKR Match Preview

Desert Vipers and Abu Dhabi Knight Riders will face off in Match 9 of the International League T20 (ILT20) on Saturday at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The Vipers were in excellent form, winning three consecutive games to take the lead on the table. Meanwhile, the Knight Riders are in second place, with two victories from their first two games. The Vipers have beaten them once this season, and given their momentum, they'll be confident in repeating that result.

DV vs ADKR Match Details 

Desert Vipers vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders – 09th Match, ILT20

Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai

Date & Time: 18th January 2025 at 03:30 PM IST

Live Streaming: Disney+Hotstar

DV vs ADKR Venue Stats

Avg 1st inn score	187
Avg 2nd inn score	179
Win% batting 1st	54
Win% batting 2nd	46

DV vs ADKR Pitch Report

Expect high scores if the dew falls, but clever bowling variations may keep things competitive, favoring batsmen with true bounce and shorter boundaries. However, an ocean breeze can help swing bowlers immediately.

DV vs ADKR Weather Report

The climate in Dubai will be clear and breezy, with little chance of rain. 

DV vs ADKR Last Five Matches

ADKR ( Abu Dhabi Knight Riders )	W L L L L
DV ( Desert Vipers )	W W W W L

DV vs ADKR Head-to-Head Stats

	Matches Played	DV Won	ADKR Won	Tie	NR
Overall	5	3	2	0	0
Last 5	5	3	2	0	0

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

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DV vs ADKR Probable Playing XIs:

Abu Dhabi Knight Riders Probable Playing XIs

Desert Vipers Probable Playing XIs

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

Topmost Picks for DV vs ADKR Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Abu Dhabi Knight Riders

• Philip Salt – Philip Salt has played a key role in their batting lineup, racking up 73 runs across two innings at a strike rate of 130.
• Jason Holder –  Jason Holder has been effective, picking up four wickets in two innings while maintaining an economy rate of 7.

Top Picks – Desert Vipers

• Sam Curran – 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.
• Lockie Ferguson – Captain Lockie Ferguson has been the go-to wicket-taker, claiming 6 while keeping his economy rate at 6.08.

DV vs ADKR Probable Winners:

The Desert Vipers have begun the season in remarkable fashion, assembling a squad that appears balanced across departments. Meanwhile, the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders are coming off a morale-boosting victory & will be looking to carry that momentum into this match. There are a few players capable of turning the game in their favor, but the Vipers already got the better of them once this season and are in strong form, they should feel confident about extending their winning streak. Considering the team combination, Abu Dhabi Knight Riders is expected to win this match.