DV vs MIE Dream11 Prediction Today Match, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Pitch Report – ILT20 2025, Match 7

DV vs MIE Dream11 Prediction [Source: @TheDesertVipers, @MIEmirates/x]

Unbeaten Desert Vipers (DV) and defending champions MI Emirates (MIE) will collide in match number seven of the ILT20 2025 season on Thursday, January 16 at the Dubai International Stadium. Marking the third respective fixture for both sides this season, the action is slated to commence from 8:00 PM IST onwards.

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 MIE, ILT20 2025 Preview

Desert Vipers, under the leadership of Lockie Ferguson, has defeated Abu Dhabi Knight Riders and Gulf Giants in successive games to be ranked at the top of the ILT20 2025 points table. Unbeaten in the season so far, the NRR of the Vipers currently stands at a formidable 0.829. Captain Ferguson has ably led his team from the front, with the ball as well as a leader. Mohammad Amir has also snapped crucial breakthroughs for the franchise at regular intervals. All-rounder Sam Curran recently demonstrated a remarkable ‘Player of the Match’ performance while Dan Lawrence and Sherfane Rutherford have managed to tow some quick runs off late.

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The MI Emirates, on the other hand, bounced back strongly after their opening defeat of the season to Dubai Capitals. With a win and a defeat from two matches, the Emirates’ NRR reads 0.625 and they currently occupy the top bracket of the six-team standings. Captain Nicholas Pooran has emerged as the leading run-scorer of the tournament so far, having smashed half-centuries in each of his two innings. Tom Banton has also managed to pull some crucial runs for his team, while Afghan national Fazalhaq Farooqi has taken the highest number of wickets this season with seven scalps from just two innings.

DV vs MIE Head-to-Head Record in T20s

DV vs MIE, ILT20 2025 Weather And Pitch Report

Weather: According to AccuWeather, there is absolutely no chances of rainfall around the Dubai-based stadium during the scheduled match time. The weather will be clear, and the temperature is expected to range around the 22° mark, allowing the fans to enjoy an entertaining evening of cricket at the venue.

Pitch Report: The playing conditions at the Dubai International Stadium is generally conducive for fast bowlers, as the surface here offers considerable lateral movement with the new ball. Spinners will also be expected to make impact in the middle overs of the innings. The average first innings total at the venue this ILT20 2025 season has amounted to just 142.

Dubai International Cricket Stadium – Record of Chasing Teams

Defending totals tend to get difficult at the Dubai International Stadium owing to dew factor. Even in the ongoing ILT20 2025 season, the chasing teams have won two and lost just one (by a bare one-run margin) from the three matches hosted here so far. The dew factor, coupled with the recent track record, might prompt captain winning the toss to have a bowl first.

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DV vs MIE, ILT20 2025 Captain and Vice-captain

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

DV vs MIE, ILT20 2025: Dream11 Team 1 [Source: @Dream11 App]

Wicketkeeper: Nicholas Pooran, Tom Banton
Batters: Alex Hales, Fakhar Zaman, Sherfane Rutherford
All-rounders: Wanindu Hasaranga, Dan Lawrence, Sam Curran
Bowlers: Fazalhaq Farooqi, Lockie Ferguson, Alzarri Joseph

Captain: Sam Curran
Vice-captain: Fazalhaq Farooqi

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

DV vs MIE, ILT20 2025: Dream11 Team 2 [Source: @Dream11 App]

Wicketkeeper: Nicholas Pooran
Batters: Alex Hales, Fakhar Zaman, Waseem Muhammad
All-rounders: Wanindu Hasaranga, Kieron Pollard, Romario Shepherd, Dan Lawrence, Sam Curran
Bowlers: Fazalhaq Farooqi, Lockie Ferguson

Captain: Wanindu Hasaranga
Vice-captain: Nicholas Pooran

DV vs MIE, ILT20 2025 Expert Advice

Given the playing conditions and the expected team combinations of the two sides, a 2-3-3-3 or 1-3-5-2 combination will be ideal for the game.

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