DV vs ADKR Dream11 Prediction Today Match, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Pitch Report – ILT20 2025, Match 9

DV vs ADKR, ILT20 2025: Dream11 Predictions For Match 9 [Source: @ADKRiders, @TheDesertVipers/x.com]

The Desert Vipers (DV) will meet the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders (ADKR) in the ninth match of the ILT20 2025 season, This match will be played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai, UAE on Saturday, January 18th at 3:30 PM IST.

Ahead of this game, here is a look at the Dream11 predictions, the fantasy cricket tips, the pitch report and the best-predicted XIs for the fantasy contests of the match.

DV vs ADKR, ILT20 2025 Preview

Unbeaten, the Desert Vipers are looking strong this season under the leadership of Lockie Ferguson. They have defeated the defending champions MI Emirates in the last match by 5 wickets. Fakhar Zaman, Sherfane Rutherford, and Alex Hales batted brilliantly, while Lockie Ferguson grabbed 2 wickets in that match. With three wins in three games and an NRR of +0.708 from one game, the Vipers are in the third position in the points table.

On the other hand, the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, led by Sunil Narine, have won their last game against the Sharjah Warriorz by 30 runs; Laurie Evans, Joe Clarke, Kyle Mayers, Andre Russell, and Alishan Sharafu all contributed well with the bat, while David Willey and Jason Holder were brilliant with the ball. With 2 points and a net run rate of +0.444, the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders are currently in the second position in the points table.

DV vs ADKR Head-to-Head Record

DV vs ADKR, ILT20 2025 Weather And Pitch Report

Weather - According to AccuWeather, the weather will be partly  sunny with intervals of clouds. The temperature will be in-between 24°C-17°C and there is 25% chance of rain during the game.

Pitch Report - The surface at the Dubai International Stadium tends to be on the slower side for the batters. The batters have been able to play their shots free on this track and also have got full value for their shots. While fast bowlers can make early inroads with the new ball, the spinners will be expected to dictate terms in the middle over.

Dubai International Stadium, Dubai - Record of Chasing Teams in ILT20 2025

Four matches have been played at Dubai International Stadium so far in this tournament; out of it, three matches have been won by the chasing side. The skipper winning the toss will prefer to field first on this ground.

DV vs ADKR, ILT20 2025 Fantasy Cricket Players Stats

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DV vs ADKR, ILT20 2025 Captain and Vice-captain

DV vs ADKR, ILT20 2025 Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues

Wicketkeepers: Phil Salt
Batters: Fakhar Zaman, Sherfane Rutherford, Laurie Evans, Joe Clarke
All-rounders: Sam Curran, Andre Russell, Dan Lawrence
Bowlers: Lockie Ferguson, Luke Wood, David Willey

Captain: Fakhar Zaman
Vice-captain: Phil Salt

DV vs ADKR, ILT20 2025 Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/ Grand Leagues

Wicketkeepers: Phil Salt
Batters: Fakhar Zaman, Sherfane Rutherford, Alishan Sharafu, Alex Hales
All-rounders: Sam Curran, Andre Russell, Jason Holder, Kyle Mayers
Bowlers: Lockie Ferguson, David Willey

Captain: Sam Curran
Vice-captain: Andre Russell

DV vs ADKR, ILT20 2025 Expert Advice

Given the playing conditions and the expected team combinations of the two sides, a 1-4-4-2 or 1-4-3-3 combination will be ideal for the game.

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