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ADKR vs DV Match Prediction: Who Will Win Today’s ILT20 Match 2 Between Abu Dhabi Knight Riders And Desert Vipers?

Sunil Narine and Mohammad Amir [Source: @ADKRiders, @TheDesertVipers/x]Sunil Narine and Mohammad Amir [Source: @ADKRiders, @TheDesertVipers/x]

Abu Dhabi Knight Riders (ADKR) will launch their ILT20 2025 campaign with a match against Desert Vipers at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi. Marking the opening game of the season for both sides, the match will commence from 3:30 PM IST onwards on Sunday, January 12.

Abu Dhabi Knight Riders

Abu Dhabi Knight Riders registered five wins from 10 league fixtures to qualify for the Eliminator back in ILT20 2024 last year. Set to be led by Sunil Narine, their current line-up comprises of the likes of several international stars like Kyle Mayers, Andre Russell, Jason Holder and David Willey.

Desert Vipers

Desert Vipers failed to go past the opening round of the ILT20 2024, as they managed to register just four wins and sustained six defeats from 10 league fixtures. The Vipers will be led by New Zealand fast bowler Lockie Ferguson this season, and he will be assisted by fellow international cricketers like Sam Curran and Sherfane Rutherford.

Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Desert Vipers Head-to-Head Records

Matches
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders won
Desert Vipers won
N/R
2200


How Will the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium Pitch Behave?

The playing conditions at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium provides considerable turn to spinners. Fast bowlers can also make early inroads with the new ball, before batters can take control of their innings by adapting with the slow nature of the surface. The average first innings total at the venue in all ILT20 matches last year amounted to 155 in 11 games.

Players To Watch Out For In ADKR vs DV Match 2

Abu Dhabi Knight Riders

Andre Russell

A veteran of over 500 T20 matches, Andre Russell holds a strike rate of nearly 170 in the format. The legendary T20 all-rounder has also taken 464 wickets. On his day, Russell can clear any boundary and the West Indies veteran can change the complexion of a game within few overs, either with the bat or ball.

Sunil Narine

Sunil Narine is one of the most successful T20 bowlers in history with 569 wickets to his name at an average of just 21.36. Narine also holds a staggering batting strike rate of 148.84, and often serves as a top-order pinch hitter for his team.

Phil Salt

Blistering English wicketkeeper-batter Phil Salt holds an astonishing strike rate of nearly 156 in T20s. Moreover, his strike rate in ILT20 games amounts to a staggering 243.47.

David Willey

England fast bowling all-rounder David Willey holds an experience of over 300 T20 matches spanning several franchise leagues, and 43 internationals. The speedster has picked up 319 wickets in his career and has also scored over 4,000 runs at a strike rate of 134.07.

Desert Vipers

Lockie Ferguson

Desert Vipers captain Lockie Ferguson seemed in good nick with the ball during his Sydney Thunder stint in BBL 2024-25. The speedster tends to bowl some tight overs in the backend of the innings.

Sherfane Rutherford

West Indies middle-order batter Sherfane Rutherford strikes at nearly 160 in ILT20 matches, in comparison to his career strike rate of 133.31. Rutherford recently played a match-winning knock for the Sydney Thunder in BBL.

Mohammad Amir

Former Pakistan bowler Mohammad Amir has picked up 12 wickets in his past nine T20 outings at a strike rate of 16.50. Amir is also one of the most successful fast bowlers in the history of the format with 350 wickets.

Azam Khan

While Azam Khan’s career T20 strike rate amounts to 147.39, he has been striking at 176.66 in his past seven matches. The blistering wicketkeeper-batter can score quick runs in the slog overs.

Today's Match Prediction: ADKR vs DV Match 2

Predicted Top Performers

Abu Dhabi Knight Riders – Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Phil Salt

Desert Vipers – Lockie Ferguson, Sherfane Rutherford, Mohammad Amir

ADKR vs DV Match 2: Predicted Score

Predicted first innings score: 155-170
Predicted second innings score: 160-175

Predicted Result: The chasing team will likely have an edge in this match.