MIE vs DV Dream11 Prediction [Source: @MIEmirates, @TheDesertVipers/x]
Defending champions MI Emirates (MIE) and table-toppers Desert Vipers (DV) will be crossing paths in match number 22 of the ILT20 2025 season on Monday, January 27 at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi. The match marks the eighth respective outing for both sides this season, and 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.
MIE vs DV, ILT20 2025 Preview
The MI Emirates franchise, under the leadership of Nicholas Pooran, has recorded three wins and sustained four defeats from their seven league fixtures this ILT20 2025 season so far. At the moment, their NRR reads 0.153 as they occupy the top half of the points table. Amidst their uneven title-defense campaign, batters like Tom Banton, captain Pooran and Kieron Pollard have managed to rack up runs in heap this tournament at prolific averages and strike rates. With the ball, Fazalhaq Farooqi continues to remain the highest wicket-taker of the season and he has received much assistance from pace mate Alzarri Joseph as well.
The Desert Vipers franchise is fittingly occupying the top spot on the ILT20 2025 points table. Holding a formidable NRR of 1.534, the Vipers have registered six wins from seven matches, and secured four of them in succession to start off the tournament. In-form batters like Alex Hales, Sam Curran and Fakhar Zaman have played a significant role in Vipers’ success, considering each of the three overseas stars are ranked among the most successful batters of the season so far. While Mohammad Amir and captain Lockie Ferguson have ably helmed the team’s pace attack, Wanindu Hasaranga has also picked up some crucial wickets through his leg-breaks.
MIE vs DV Head-to-Head Record in T20s
Matches | MI Emirates won | Desert Vipers won | N/R |
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3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
MIE vs DV, ILT20 2025 Weather And Pitch Report
Factors | Expected Conditions |
---|---|
Weather | Clear |
Pitch Report | Batting friendly |
Weather: According to AccuWeather, the weather is expected to remain clear in Abu Dhabi during the scheduled match time. The temperature will start out around the 22° range in the opening hour, before declining to 21° for the rest of the game. With no chances of rains, fans can expect an entertaining evening of cricket at the venue.
Pitch Report: The Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi has turned out to be a paradise for batting off late, considering the average first innings total here after the first six matches of the ILT20 2025 season has amounted to 172. While fast bowlers can expect some movement with the new ball, batters can back themselves to play their strokes freely after settling in.
Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi – Record of Chasing Teams
The chasing sides have won just two of the first six matches played at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi in ILT20 2025. The teams batting first, on the other hand, won the remaining four matches.
MIE vs DV, ILT20 2025 Fantasy Cricket Players Stats
Players | Fantasy Points | Tournament Stats |
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Fazalhaq Farooqi | 522 | 16 wickets in 7 matches |
Sam Curran | 442 | 212 runs and 3 wickets in 7 matches |
Tom Banton | 429 | 264 runs in 7 matches |
Alex Hales | 378 | 256 runs in 7 matches |
Nicholas Pooran | 373 | 193 runs in 7 matches |
Hot Picks for MIE vs DV, ILT20 2025 Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips
Players | Roles |
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MI Emirates | |
Nicholas Pooran | Batter |
Fazalhaq Farooqi | Bowler |
Tom Banton | Batter |
Desert Vipers | |
Alex Hales | Batter |
Fakhar Zaman | Batter |
Sam Curran | All-rounder |
MIE vs DV, ILT20 2025 Captain and Vice-captain
Contests | Captain | Vice-captain |
---|---|---|
Small League Contests | Nicholas Pooran | Mohammad Amir |
Head to Head Contests | Sam Curran | Tom Banton |
Grand League Contests | Fazalhaq Farooqi | Alex Hales |
MIE vs DV, ILT20 2025 Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues
MIE vs DV, ILT20 2025: Dream11 Team 1 [Source: @Dream11 App]
Wicketkeeper: Nicholas Pooran, Tom Banton
Batters: Kieron Pollard, Alex Hales, Fakhar Zaman
All-rounders: Dan Lawrence, Sam Curran, Wanindu Hasaranga
Bowlers: Fazalhaq Farooqi, Alzarri Joseph, Mohammad Amir
Captain: Sam Curran
Vice-captain: Fazalhaq Farooqi
MIE vs DV, ILT20 2025 Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/ Grand Leagues
MIE vs DV, ILT20 2025: Dream11 Team 2 [Source: @Dream11 App]
Wicketkeeper: Nicholas Pooran, Azam Khan
Batters: Kusal Perera, Alex Hales, Sherfane Rutherford, Muhammad Waseem
All-rounders: Sam Curran, Romario Shepherd, Dan Mousley
Bowlers: Fazalhaq Farooqi, Lockie Ferguson
Captain: Nicholas Pooran
Vice-captain: Lockie Ferguson
MIE vs DV, ILT20 2025 Expert Advice
Given the playing conditions and the expected team combinations of the two sides, a 2-3-3-3 or 2-4-3-2 combination will be ideal for the game.