Desert Vipers vs MI Emirates Match Preview
International League T20, 2025
The Desert Vipers and MI Emirates are set to clash in the seventh match of the International League T20, 2025, on January 16, 2025, at 14:30 GMT. The match will be played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, UAE.
Team Overview
The Desert Vipers have been in excellent form, winning both their matches, while MI Emirates have one win and one loss. The Vipers have shown impressive batting and bowling performances, with key players like Alex Hales, Fakhar Zaman, and Mohammad Amir contributing significantly.
Key Players to Watch
- Alex Hales (Desert Vipers): A prolific batsman with a average of 28.00 and a strike rate of 126.69 in the tournament.
- Kusal Perera (MI Emirates): A skilled wicket-keeper batsman with a average of 28.80 and a strike rate of 154.01 in the tournament.
- Mohammad Amir (Desert Vipers): A experienced bowler with 14 wickets in 9 matches, having an economy rate of 7.36 and a strike rate of 14.1.
- Wanindu Hasaranga (Desert Vipers): A talented all-rounder who can contribute with both bat and ball.
Probable XIs
Desert Vipers
- Fakhar Zaman
- Alex Hales
- Daniel Lawrence
- Sam Curran
- Sherfane Rutherford
- Tanish Suri (wk)
- Wanindu Hasaranga
- Ali Naseer
- Lockie Ferguson (c)
- Mohammad Amir
- Luke Wood
MI Emirates
- Muhammad Waseem
- Tom Banton
- Kusal Perera
- Nicholas Pooran (c & wk)
- Kieron Pollard
- Romario Shepherd
- Akeal Hosein
- Alzarri Joseph
- Fazalhaq Farooqi
- Waqar Salamkheil
- Zahoor Khan
Toss Prediction
The toss is expected to favor the Desert Vipers, as the team winning the toss has a higher chance of winning the match.
Winning Probability
The Desert Vipers have a 52% chance of winning, while MI Emirates have a 48% chance.
Session Runs Prediction
If the Desert Vipers bat first, the predicted six over runs will be between 45-56, and the twenty over score will be between 142-168. If MI Emirates bat first, the predicted six over runs will be between 40-49, and the twenty over score will be between 136-162.
This match promises to be an exciting encounter between two strong teams, with the Desert Vipers looking to maintain their winning streak and MI Emirates seeking to bounce back from their previous loss.