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

MI Emirates to clash against Abu Dhabi Knight Riders [Source: @ILT20Official/X.com]

For the 17th fixture of the ILT20 2025 season, MI Emirates will lock horns against Abu Dhabi Knight Riders. The match will be held on January 24 at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi starting from 8.00 PM IST.

MIE vs ADKR Match 17: Match Details & Live Streaming

MIE vs ADKR: Match Previews

MI Emirates

MI Emirates are seated second on the points table comfortably with 3 wins in 5 games. They previously won against Abu Dhabi Knight Riders by 28 runs. Muhammad Waseem’s gritty 38 off 35 followed by Nicholas Pooran’s quick 49 off 26 balls and Romario Shepherd's 38 off 13 balls, powered the Emirates to a 186-run total. 

In the second inning, Emirates’ bowling unit bowled tight spells. Alzarri Joseph and Shepherd’s 2 wickets each helped the Emirates secure a dominant 28-run victory. Having already beaten ADKR in the season, the Emirates’ spirits will be high for their second meetup.

Abu Dhabi Knight Riders

Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, meanwhile, are placed third on the table with 4 points in 5 games. They previously lost to MI Emirates by 28 runs after the batting order failed to step in in the 187-run chase. The middle-order featuring Joe Clarke, Michael Pepper and Alishan Sharafu were dismissed on single-digit scores. 

Eventually, the team could muster only 158 runs at the loss of 9 wickets to suffer a 28-run defeat. That being said, the Knight Riders’ batting woes must be fixed if they wish to go deep in the playoff run. Currently, the race is tight and hence the team must show resilience to make a comeback.

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MIE vs ADKR: Weather and pitch report

Weather Report

The weather forecast for the game looks promising, with no chances of rain interrupting the proceedings. The temperature will hover around 15°C at night. While the skies are expected to remain cloudy, conditions will be favourable for a thrilling contest. 

Pitch Report

The Sheikh Zayed Stadium will produce a batter-friendly surface. The flat track, together with smaller boundaries, makes this venue a paradise to bat. Based on the outcome of the previous games at this venue, fans can look forward to another high-scoring thriller, with bowlers struggling to restrict runs unless they are perfectly accurate with variations and lengths.

MIE vs ADKR: Probable Playing XI

MI Emirates: Muhammad Waseem, Kusal Perera, Tom Banton, Nicholas Pooran (c & wk), Kieron Pollard, Dan Mousley, Romario Shepherd, Akeal Hosein, Zahoor Khan, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Alzarri Joseph

Abu Dhabi Knight Riders: Kyle Mayers, Andries Gous, Joe Clarke (wk), Michael-Kyle Pepper, Alishan Sharafu, Sunil Narine (c), Laurie Evans, Jason Holder, David Willey, Ibrar Ahmad, Ali Khan

MIE vs ADKR: Fantasy Cricket Tips

For the MI Emirates, Tom Banton stands out as a key player after his sensational knock of 102* off 55 balls this season. On the bowling front, Fazal Farooqi has been a game-changer, with a brilliant spell of 4/24 in the previous game dismantling the opposition. 

However, for the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, explosive power at the top is Kyle Mayers. Jason Holder has been a consistent performer with the ball and a reliable option in pressure situations.

MIE vs ADKR: Winner Prediction

MI Emirates are expected to win this game against Abu Dhabi Knight Riders because they have players in form and a balanced team, and their recent form has been better.

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