ILT20 2023 | MI Emirates vs Desert Vipers: Preview, Prediction and Fantasy Tips

Alex Hales in action in ILT20 2023 (ILT20)

Evenly-matched sides MI Emirates and Desert Vipers will clash in Abu Dhabi for match number 15 of the ongoing ILT20 2023 season. The contest marks the fifth match for the two teams in this year’s tournament, with both having enjoyed similar success after their initial four matches.

The Emirates are currently placed at number three on the ILT20 2023 points table, having secured three wins out of four matches. After winning three upfront, they lost their recent fixture to Dubai Capitals by 16 runs.

Similarly, the Desert Vipers also registered three successive victories in their first three games before succumbing to table-toppers Gulf Giants by five wickets. They are placed at number two in the standings and a win by either side in the upcoming contest will displace the other on the table.

Match Details

Date & Time: January 24, 7:30 PM IST
Venue: Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi
Live Telecast & Streaming: Zee Network and ZEE5

Pitch Report: The conditions at Abu Dhabi’s Sheikh Zayed Stadium have been extremely pleasant for batting this year, with the average first-innings score being 186. After just five matches played at the venue this season, there have been four scores in excess of 200. The captain winning the toss is likely to bat first, considering the recent results at the stadium.

Predicted Playing XI

MI Emirates: Will Smeed, Muhammad Waseem, Andre Fletcher, Nicholas Pooran (wk), Kieron Pollard (c), Najibullah Zadran, Samit Patel, Trent Boult, Imran Tahir, Fazalhaq Farooqi and Zahoor Khan.

Desert Vipers: Rohan Mustafa, Alex Hales, Colin Munro (c), Sherfane Rutherford, Sam Billings (wk), Tom Curran, Benny Howell, Wanindu Hasaranga, Gus Atkinson, Sheldon Cottrell and Shiraz Ahmed.

Cricket Exchange Fantasy Tips

Wicket-Keeper: Nicholas Pooran
Batters: Andre Fletcher, Alex Hales, Colin Munro, Sherfane Rutherford
All-Rounders: Kieron Pollard, Rohan Mustafa
Bowlers: Trent Boult, Wanindu Hasaranga, Imran Tahir, Zahoor Khan

Captain: Alex Hales
Vice-Captain: Nicholas Pooran

Prediction

The Desert Vipers are considered as favourites to defeat the MI Emirates.

Also Read: Gulf Giants’ James Vince overshadows Robin Uthappa with run-chase special