MIE vs ADKR Match Preview

On Friday, the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders will encounter MI Emirates in the 17th match of the T20 International League 2025, which will be held at Abu Dhabi Cricket Stadium. In their previous match, Abu Dhabi Knight Riders defeated the Gulf Giants by 37 runs, thanks to outstanding efforts from Aayan Afzal Khan, Michael Pepper, and Blessing Muzarabani. As a result, Abu Dhabi Knight Riders rose to third place in the league standings. MI Emirates defeated Sharjah Warriors by nine wickets, thanks to outstanding performances from Fazalhaq Farooqi, Tom Banton, and Kusal Perera. Skipper Nicholas Pooran is hoping that the team can continue their winning streak in this match.

MIE vs ADKR Match Details 

MI Emirates vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders – 17th Match, ILT20

Venue: Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi

Date & Time: 24th January 2025 at 08:00 PM IST

Live Streaming: Disney+Hotstar

MIE vs ADKR Venue Stats

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

MIE vs ADKR Pitch Report

The flat pitch, combined with the smaller boundaries, will make Dubai a hitting paradise. Given the outcome of the previous game, we can expect the field to play out similarly in this match.

MIE vs ADKR Weather Report

It is expected to be cloudy during the game time, but there is no chance of rain, and we may anticipate another high-scoring thriller between two teams desperate to win. 

MIE vs ADKR Last Five Matches

MIE ( MI Emirates )	W L L L L
ADKR ( Abu Dhabi Knight Riders )	L W L L L

MIE vs ADKR Head-to-Head Stats

	Matches Played	ADKR Won	MIE Won	Tie	NR
Overall	3	1	2	0	0
Last 5	3	1	2	0	0

Injury News

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

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MIE vs ADKR Probable Playing XIs:

MI Emirates Probable Playing XIs

Abu Dhabi Knight Riders Probable Playing XIs

Kyle Mayers, Andries Gous, Joe Clarke(w), Michael-Kyle Pepper, Alishan Sharafu, Sunil Narine(c), Laurie Evans, Jason Holder, David Willey, Ibrar Ahmad, Ali Khan

Topmost Picks for MIE vs ADKR Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – MI Emirates

• Tom Banton – He finished the innings with the top-score of 102 not out off 55 balls with the help of ten boundaries and six sixes.
• Fazalhaq Farooqi –  Left-arm quick Fazalhaq Farooqi was the pick of the bowlers for MI Emirates and claimed 4 for 24 in his four overs

Top Picks – Abu Dhabi Knight Riders

• Kyle Mayers – Kyle Mayers chipped in with 19 runs off 12 balls with the help of two fours and one six.
• Jason Holder –  Jason Holder has supported well, taking 2 wickets at an economy of 6.36.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for MIE vs ADKR Dream11 Team:

Nicholas Pooran(C), Tom Banton, Joe Clarke, Muhammad Waseem, Kieron Pollard, Sunil Narine, Kyle Mayers(VC), Andre Russell, Jason Holder, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Alzarri Joseph

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for MIE vs ADKR Dream11 Team:

Nicholas Pooran, Tom Banton, Joe Clarke, Muhammad Waseem, Kieron Pollard, David Willey, Kyle Mayers, Andre Russell, Jason Holder(C), Fazalhaq Farooqi(VC), Alzarri Joseph

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Nicholas Pooran, Jason Holder

Vice-captain – Kyle Mayers, Fazalhaq Farooqi

Wicketkeeper – Nicholas Pooran

MIE vs ADKR Probable Winners:

Based on their current form, MI Emirates are considered slight favorites to defeat Abu Dhabi Knight Riders. With Tom Banton, Kusal Perera, and Nicholas Pooran consistently performing at the top of the innings, MI Emirates will be hoping for a clinical hitting performance. Considering the team combination, MI Emirates is expected to win this match.