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

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

DV vs ADKR Head-to-Head Stats

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.

DV vs ADKR Match Preview

The 10th match of the ILT20 season 2 will pit the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders against the Desert Vipers. The match will take place at Sheikh Zayed Stadium on January 27 at 4:00 PM IST. Abu Dhabi Knight Riders began the tournament with a victory, but have since lost two consecutive matches. They are ranked last on the points table, with only two points. They lost to the Dubai Capitals in their final game after failing to defend a big score of 183. Meanwhile, Desert Vipers rebounded from their first-game defeat to Abu Dhabi Knight Riders. The team restricted Gulf Giants to a below-par score of 160-6 before chasing the target in the 19th over with six wickets remaining. Both teams need a win in the upcoming game to improve their standing in the points table.

DV vs ADKR Match Details

Desert Vipers vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders – 10th Match

Venue: Sheikh Zayed Stadium – Abu Dhabi

Date & Time: 27th January 2024 at 04:00 PM IST 

Live Streaming: JioCinema

DV vs ADKR Venue Stats

DV vs ADKR Pitch Report

Spinners will be capable to cause problems on this pitch, but pace bowlers will do the same. Any score above 185 in the first innings will be difficult to chase down.

DV vs ADKR Weather Report

There is no chance of rain interrupting play, and the temperature will not drop below 27 degrees throughout the match.

DV vs ADKR Last Five Matches

DV vs ADKR Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

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

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DV vs ADKR Probable Playing XIs:

Desert Vipers Probable Playing XIs

Colin Munro, Sherfane Rutherford, Mohammad Amir, Sheldon Cottrell, Bas de Leede, Rohan Mustafa, Alex Hales, Adam Hose, Wanidu Hasaranga, Tanish Suri, Dan Lawrence

Abu Dhabi Knight Riders Probable Playing XIs

Alishan Sharafu, Laurie Evans, Michael Pepper, Ali Khan, Joshua Little, Matiullah Khan, Andre Russell, David Willey, Sunil Narine, Andries Gous, Imad Wasim

Topmost Picks for DV vs ADKR Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Desert Vipers

• Colin Munro- the 33 year old keeper-batter has top scored for Desert Vipers in the last two games and he is looking back to his best.
• Tanish Suri- the tall and powerful left-arm pace bowler can often be expensive as he targets wickets over anything else. His T20 strike-rate is 15.2.

Top Picks – Abu Dhabi Knight Riders

• Laurie Evans- the right-hander is another batter in fantastic form at the top of the order for Abu Dhabi Knight Riders. He has hit 41 runs in both of his last two innings.
• Andries Gous- the right arm fast bowler is consistent, fast and always has the ability to dismiss any top batter. He dismissed the free hitting Jason Roy in the last game.

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

Joe Clarke, Laurie Evans(C), Colin Munro, Dan Lawrence, Alex Hales(VC), Andre Russell, David Willey, Wanidu Hasaranga, Joshua Little, Tanish Suri, Sheldon Cottrell

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

Joe Clarke, Laurie Evans, Colin Munro, Dan Lawrence, Alex Hales, Andre Russell(VC), David Willey, Wanidu Hasaranga(C), Joshua Little, Tanish Suri, Sheldon Cottrell

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Dan Lawrence, Wanidu Hasaranga

Vice-captain – David Willey, Andre Russell

Wicketkeeper – Joe Clarke

DV vs ADKR Probable Winners:

Following Friday’s one-sided match, the fixture calendar has resulted in these two teams meeting again very quickly, and Abu Dhabi Knight Riders will be looking to build on that momentum in this match. Desert Vipers are a much stronger side, and they should have no problems tackling the challenge the Knight Riders bring them. Considering the team combination, Desert Vipers is expected to win this match.

DV vs ADKR Match Preview

Desert Vipers came agonizingly close to winning the first ILT20, but failed to deliver a strong performance on the final day. They’re determined to build on their outstanding performance last season and get this year’s edition off to a strong start. Their first game will be against the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, who had a disappointing season. Their only victory of the season came in their final game against the Sharjah Warriors. They’ve hit the reset button, opting for a new crop of players, and are now hoping to begin this year’s campaign with a victory. The Vipers easily defeated the Knight Riders in their previous two meetings.

DV vs ADKR Match Details

Desert Vipers vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders – 03rd Match

Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai

Date & Time: 21th January 2024 at 04:00 PM IST 

Live Streaming: JioCinema

DV vs ADKR Venue Stats

DV vs ADKR Pitch Report

Spinners will be capable to cause problems on this pitch, but pace bowlers will do the same. Any score above 185 in the first innings will be difficult to chase down.

DV vs ADKR Weather Report

There is no chance of rain interrupting play, and the temperature will not drop below 27 degrees throughout the match.

DV vs ADKR Last Five Matches

DV vs ADKR Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

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

Also Read: BCCI to Discuss White-Ball Future with Rohit Sharma; Possible Appointment of New Captain on the Agenda:Report – Cricket Winner

DV vs ADKR Probable Playing XIs:

Desert Vipers Probable Playing XIs

Colin Munro, Sherfane Rutherford, Mohammad Amir, Sheldon Cottrell, Bas de Leede, Rohan Mustafa, Alex Hales, Adam Hose, Wanidu Hasaranga, Tanish Suri, Dan Lawrence

Abu Dhabi Knight Riders Probable Playing XIs

Alishan Sharafu, Laurie Evans, Michael Pepper, Ali Khan, Joshua Little, Matiullah Khan, Andre Russell, David Willey, Sunil Narine, Andries Gous, Imad Wasim

Topmost Picks for DV vs ADKR Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Desert Vipers

• Colin Munro- the 33 year old keeper-batter has top scored for Desert Vipers in the last two games and he is looking back to his best.
• Tanish Suri- the tall and powerful left-arm pace bowler can often be expensive as he targets wickets over anything else. His T20 strike-rate is 15.2.

Top Picks – Abu Dhabi Knight Riders

• Laurie Evans- the right-hander is another batter in fantastic form at the top of the order for Abu Dhabi Knight Riders. He has hit 41 runs in both of his last two innings.
• Andries Gous- the right arm fast bowler is consistent, fast and always has the ability to dismiss any top batter. He dismissed the free hitting Jason Roy in the last game.

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

Joe Clarke, Laurie Evans, Colin Munro, Dan Lawrence(C), Alex Hales, Andre Russell, David Willey(VC), Wanidu Hasaranga, Joshua Little, Tanish Suri, Sheldon Cottrell

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

Joe Clarke, Laurie Evans, Colin Munro, Dan Lawrence, Alex Hales, Andre Russell(VC), David Willey, Wanidu Hasaranga(C), Joshua Little, Tanish Suri, Sheldon Cottrell

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Dan Lawrence, Wanidu Hasaranga

Vice-captain – David Willey, Andre Russell

Wicketkeeper – Joe Clarke

DV vs ADKR Probable Winners:

Following Friday’s one-sided match, the fixture calendar has resulted in these two teams meeting again very quickly, and Abu Dhabi Knight Riders will be looking to build on that momentum in this match. Desert Vipers are a much stronger side, and they should have no problems tackling the challenge the Knight Riders bring them. Considering the team combination, Desert Vipers is expected to win this match.