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ILT20 2025 DV vs ADKR: Probable XI Predictions, Live Streaming, Fantasy Tips, Preview, Pitch And Weather Report

Aakash Saini∙ Updated: Jan 17 2025, 7:33 PM

ILT20 2025 DV vs ADKR preview [Source: @TheDesertVipers, @ADKRiders/x]ILT20 2025 DV vs ADKR preview [Source: @TheDesertVipers, @ADKRiders/x]

Unbeaten Desert Vipers (DV) and Abu Dhabi Knight Riders will be crossing paths in match number nine of the ILT20 2025 season on Saturday, January 18. The match will be hosted by the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai, and it marks the third outing of the Knight Riders and the fourth for the Vipers this season.

DV vs ADKR Match 9: Match Details & Live Streaming

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Details
Venue Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
DateJanuary 18, 2025
Time3:30 PM IST, 2:00 PM GST
Live Broadcast And StreamingIndia – Zee Network, Zee 5, FanCode App and Website Afghanistan – Ariana Radio and TV Network Caribbean – RUSH Sports Europe – Samsung TV Plus and Rakuten TV Middle East and North Africa – Abu Dhabi TV, Dubai TV, MYCO and ILT20 Official YouTube Nepal – Styx Sports Pakistan – TAPMAD United Arab Emirates – Talk FM Radio 100.3 ‘ILT20 on Zee’ – YouTube – Rest of the world

DV vs ADKR: Match 9 Preview

Desert Vipers

Desert Vipers remains the only unbeaten side of this year’s ILT20 2025 season so far. With three huge wins in three matches, the NRR of the Vipers currently reads a formidable 0.708 and they are fittingly ranked at the top of the points table. Much of the Vipers’ success can be attributed to the blistering batting form of Fakhar Zaman, Dan Lawrence and slog-overs abilities of Sherfane Rutherford. Sam Curran has also chipped in with his all-round brilliance, while captain Lockie Ferguson and senior spinner Wanindu Hasaranga have ably led the team’s bowling attack.

Abu Dhabi Knight Riders

Abu Dhabi Knight Riders lost to the Desert Vipers in their opening match of the ILT20 2025 season, but bounced back with a 30-run win over Sharjah Warriorz. With a win and a defeat each from two games, the Knight Riders’ NRR currently stands 0.444. Phil Salt and Alishan Sharafu have both emerged as some of the leading run-scorers for the Knight Riders this season. Fast bowlers Jason Holder and David Willey have made some timely breakthroughs with the ball, while all-rounder Kyle Mayers has made his presence felt in both trades of the game.

DV vs ADKR: Weather And Pitch Report

Weather

According to AccuWeather, the weather is expected to remain cloudy in Dubai during the scheduled match time. With no chances of rains, the temperature will likely hover in the range of 23° and 24° during the first half of the game, before it lowers down to 22° for the second half.

Pitch Report

The surface at the Dubai International Stadium seems to offer something for everyone. While fast bowlers might find early movement with the new ball, batters can score quick runs during the middle overs once the track eases out. Spinners might find it a little difficult to make an impact in the game. In the four matches hosted by the venue this ILT20 2025 season, chasing teams have managed to win three of them. Furthermore, the average first innings total here in this year’s ILT20 has amounted to 146.

DV vs ADKR: Probable XIs

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

Abu Dhabi Knight Riders: Philip Salt (wk), Kyle Mayers, Joe Clarke, Michael-Kyle Pepper, Alishan Sharafu, Andre Russell, Laurie Evans, Sunil Narine (c), Jason Holder, David Willey and Shahid Iqbal Bhutta.

DV vs ADKR: Fantasy Cricket Tips

The pitch report of the Dubai International Stadium indicates that the captains might opt to choose wicket taking pacemen to operate with the new ball, along with explosive top order and middle order batters. For the Desert Vipers, captain Lockie Ferguson will have a big role to play in the game along with Luke Wood and Sam Curran. In-form batters like Fakhar Zaman, Dan Lawrence and Alex Hales will be expected to provide a fiery start at the top of the order.

For the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, much will depend on the powerplay spells of David Willey and Jason Holder. Phil Salt, Kyle Mayers and middle-order batting barbarian Andre Russell will also be required to overcome the Vipers bowling threat by counterattacking with quick runs.

DV vs ADKR: Winner Prediction

Unbeaten Desert Vipers will be considered as favorites to sustain their winning momentum by defeating Abu Dhabi Knight Riders in match nine of the ILT20 2025 season.