MIE vs DV Match Prediction: Who Will Win Today’s ILT20 2025 Match 22 Between Emirates And Vipers?

MI Emirates will face Desert Vipers on January 27 [Source: @TheDesertVipers/X.com]

The MI Emirates are definitely looking to get back at the Desert Vipers after their last loss in the 7th match of ILT20 2025. They’ll clash again in the 22nd match at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on January 27. The exciting showdown will be kicking off at 8:00 PM IST.

MI Emirates

It’s going to be a thrilling match as MI Emirates goes head-to-head with the Desert Vipers, two of the top teams in the league. Both squads have been on a roll lately, with MI Emirates winning three out of their last five games, including a solid win over the Knight Riders recently. 

But they’ve got a bit of a sting from a narrow loss to the Giants hanging over them, which makes this upcoming clash even more important if they want to keep their spot at the top of the table. With a net run rate of 0.153, MI Emirates is definitely looking to bounce back against the Desert Vipers and boost their playoff chances.

Desert Vipers

The Desert Vipers are definitely making a splash this season, racking up an impressive six wins out of seven matches! They're sitting pretty at the top of the table with 12 points and a killer net run rate of 1.534. Their consistency is what’s really standing out, especially with dominant victories like that 8-wicket win over the Warriorz and a smashing 10-wicket win before that.

What really impresses is how well-rounded the team is; both batting and bowling have been on point. With the Vipers in top-notch form and riding high on confidence, it’ll be exciting to see if they can keep this winning streak going and maintain their dominance in the tournament.

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MIE vs DV: Head-to-Head Records

How Will the Sheikh Zayed Stadium Pitch Behave?

The Sheikh Zayed Stadium has been a hotspot for high-scoring matches this season, thanks to some really good batting conditions. The pitch is great, with a nice bounce and is perfect for batters to go after their shots without a hitch. 

Sure, fast bowlers might find a bit of early movement with the new ball, but overall, it seems like the batters have the edge, which can make it tough for bowlers to take charge. So, it's no surprise that a captain winning the toss will probably choose to bat first to get an advantage in the game.

Players To Watch Out For In MIE vs DV Match 22

MI Emirates

Tom Banton

Tom Banton has been racking it up big in this season of ILT20 with 264 runs under his belt. He bats at a strike rate of 145.86 in the top order and is a vital player for his team who keeps the runs flowing early in the innings.

Nicholas Pooran

Though Nicholas Pooran has not been brilliant in his last two matches, he has bagged 193 runs in ILT20 at a strike rate of 160.83. With an average of 32.17, Pooran is reliable in the middle order and can anchor innings for his side in the upcoming clash.

Fazalhaq Farooqi

Boasting 16 wickets in 7 matches at an economy rate of 7.25 is not easy but Fazalhaq Farooqi proved to be valuable for his team with these stats. Belting vital wickets for his team, Farooqi has been impressive with his figures of 3-34, 5-16 and 4-24 and hence, will be a strong bowler for his side in the match against Vipers.

Desert Vipers

Mohammad Amir

Mohammad Amir boasts strong figures of 4-24 and 2-23 in two of his ILT20 matches this season and can be a lethal bowler for his unit in this match. Displaying an economy rate of 7.10, Amir has bagged 10 wickets in his 6 matches.

Sam Curran

Sam Curran is a valuable all-rounder for his team, who shone both with the bat and the ball. Boasting 212 runs and 3 wickets in his 6 matches, he can rise for a winning cause in his upcoming clash against MI Emirates.

Alex Hales

Alex Hales scored an impressive 77 off 42 in his last outing and has bagged 256 runs in his 7 innings. With his solid form in the top order, he can be responsible for Vipers building a strong innings from the very start.

Today's Match Prediction: MIE vs DV Match 22

Predicted Top Performers

MI Emirates: Tom Banton, Nicholas Pooran, Fazalhaq Farooqi
Desert Vipers: Mohammad Amir, Sam Curran, Alex Hales

MIE vs DV Match 22: Predicted Score

Predicted first innings score: 150-160
Predicted second innings score: 130-140

Predicted Result: The team choosing to bat first will likely have the upper hand in this match.

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