Desert Vipers (DV) will be playing against Abu Dhabi Knight Riders (ADKR) in the 9th game of the International League T20, 2025 at the Dubai International Stadium on 18th January 2025 at 03:30 PM IST.
DV vs ADKR (Desert Vipers vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders), Match 9 - Match Information
Match: Desert Vipers vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, Match 9
Date: 18th January 2025
Time: 03:30 PM IST
Venue: Dubai International Stadium
Match Officials: Umpires: Alex Wharf (ENG), Ruchira Palliyaguruge (SL) and Leslie Reifer (WI), Referee: Roshan Mahanama (SL)
DV vs ADKR, Dubai International Stadium Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the Dubai International Stadium is a balanced pitch. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 147 runs. The pitch at the Dubai International Stadium is a balanced one with decent assistance for both batters and bowlers on offer. The team winning the toss may decide to bat or bowl depending on the ground conditions today.
Weather Report for Dubai International Stadium
Temperature will hover around 21.39 °C and humidity is expected to be around 47%. Winds at a speed of 8.2 m/s are expected.
Pace or Spin?
The pacers have taken 67% of the total wickets at this venue. Hence picking up pacers for your fantasy team should be a good idea. Based on the stats available, Fantasy gully experts predict that the pitch will continue to assist the pacers.
DV vs ADKR, Head to Head
In the 3 matches played between these 2 teams, Desert Vipers Batters have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while All Rounders have earned the most fantasy points for Abu Dhabi Knight Riders.
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DV vs ADKR Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phil Salt | 5 | 96 | 24 | 0 | - | 2, 71, 1, 13, 9 | - |
| Alex Hales | 5 | 109 | 21.8 | 0 | - | 34, 20, 10, 1, 44 | - |
| Alishan Sharafu | 4 | 85 | 21.3 | 1 | 11 | 25, 46, 4, 0, 10 | 0, 0, 0, 1, 0 |
- Philip Dean Salt
Phil Salt is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 48 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.3. This player is a top order opening Right Handed Batter and also keeps wickets. In the recent 5 matches Phil Salt has scored 96 runs averaging 24 per match.
- Alexander Daniel Hales
Alex Hales is a Batter and has an average of 46 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.2 and can be a punt pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a top order opening batter, bats Right Handed. In the recently played 5 matches this player has scored 109 runs averaging 21.8 per match.
- Alishan Sharafu
Alishan Sharafu is a Batter and has an average of 51 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8 and is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Alishan Sharafu is a top order batter, bats Right Handed. In the last 4 matches he has scored 85 runs averaging 21.3 per match. This player is also a handy bowler, bowling right-arm medium and in the recent matches has taken 0, 0, 0, 1, 0 wickets at an average of 11 per match.
DV vs ADKR Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lockie Ferguson | 4 | 7 | - | 8 | 11.8 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 7 | 2, 3, 1, 2, 0 |
| Shahid Bhutta | 4 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 26.2 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 | 1, 1, 0, 3, 0 |
| Mohammad Amir | 5 | 0 | - | 7 | 12.7 | - | 2, 1, 1, 0, 3 |
- Lachlan Hammond Ferguson
Lockie Ferguson is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Lockie Ferguson has an average of 59 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.1. He is a right-arm fast Bowler and in the recently played 4 matches this player has taken 8 wickets at an average of 11.8. Lockie Ferguson has a very good record against this opponent, taking 1 wickets in the recent matches. He has bowled well at this venue in the recent 4 matches this player played here and has taken 2, 3, 0, 0, 0 wickets.
- Muhammad Shahid Iqbal Bhutta
Shahid Bhutta is a Bowler and has an average of 44 match fantasy points in the last 2 games, a fantasy rating of 7.9 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Shahid Bhutta bowls right-arm medium fast and in the last 4 matches he has taken 5 wickets at an average of 26.2. This player has done very well against this opposition, taking 1 wickets in the recent matches.
- Mohammad Amir
Mohammad Amir is a high risk, high returns player for your Fantasy Team. Mohammad Amir has an average of 37 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.6. He bowls left-arm fast and in the recent 5 matches this player has taken 2, 1, 1, 0, 3 wickets at an average of 12.7. Mohammad Amir has been very successful against this team, taking 1, 1, 0, 0 wickets in the recent matches. He has had a good time at this venue in the last 5 matches this player played here and has taken 2, 1, 3, 1, 3 wickets.
DV vs ADKR Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wanindu Hasaranga | 4 | 2 | - | 6 | 18 | 0, 2, 0, 0, 0 | 1, 0, 1, 2, 2 |
| Sam Curran | 3 | 70 | 70 | 1 | 88 | 0, 28, 42, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 1, 0 |
| Kyle Mayers | 3 | 84 | 42 | 2 | 24.5 | 21, 0, 2, 61, 0 | 0, 2, 0, 0, 0 |
- Pinnaduwage Wanindu Hasaranga De Silva
Wanindu Hasaranga is an All Rounder and has an average of 76 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.6 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. Wanindu Hasaranga bowls leg break and in the recent 4 matches he has taken 1, 0, 1, 2, 2 wickets at an average of 18. This player has a very good record against this opponent, taking 0, 2, 0, 0, 2 wickets in the recent matches. Wanindu Hasaranga has been very successful at this venue in the recent 4 matches he played here and has taken 4 wickets.
- Samuel Matthew Curran
Sam Curran is an All Rounder and has an average of 53 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.5 and is a high risk, high returns player for your Fantasy Team. This player is a top order batter, bats Left Handed. In the recently played 3 matches Sam Curran has scored 0, 28, 42, 0, 0 runs averaging 70 per match. He also bowls decently, bowling left-arm medium fast and in the recent matches has taken 1 wickets at an average of 88 per match. This player has bowled well at this venue in the last 3 matches Sam Curran played here and has taken 1 wickets.
- Kyle Rico Mayers
Kyle Mayers is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 56 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.5. This player is a top order opening Left Handed Batter. In the recent 3 matches Kyle Mayers has scored 21, 0, 2, 61, 0 runs averaging 42 per match. He also bowls decently, bowling right-arm medium and in the recent matches has taken 2 wickets at an average of 24.5 per match.
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DV vs ADKR Dream11 Prediction: Top Players of the Last Match
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Holder | 4 | 19 | 19 | 4 | 27.3 | 0, 0, 19, 0, 0 | 4, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Sam Curran | 3 | 70 | 70 | 1 | 88 | 0, 28, 42, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 1, 0 |
| David Willey | 4 | 10 | - | 6 | 10.8 | 0, 0, 10, 0, 0 | 3, 0, 0, 2, 1 |
| Kyle Mayers | 3 | 84 | 42 | 2 | 24.5 | 21, 0, 2, 61, 0 | 0, 2, 0, 0, 0 |
| Mohammad Amir | 5 | 0 | - | 7 | 12.7 | - | 2, 1, 1, 0, 3 |
| Sherfane Rutherford | 5 | 81 | 81 | 0 | - | 21, 40, 9, 11, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
The Top Point Getters for Desert Vipers are Sam Curran with 113 match fantasy points. Mohammad Amir with 66 match fantasy points and Sherfane Rutherford with 63 match fantasy points.
The Top Point Getters for Abu Dhabi Knight Riders are Jason Holder with 124 match fantasy points. David Willey with 89 match fantasy points and Kyle Mayers with 87 match fantasy points.
DV vs ADKR Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wanindu Hasaranga | 4 | 2 | - | 6 | 18 | 0, 2, 0, 0, 0 | 1, 0, 1, 2, 2 |
| Sam Curran | 3 | 70 | 70 | 1 | 88 | 0, 28, 42, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 1, 0 |
| Phil Salt | 5 | 96 | 24 | 0 | - | 2, 71, 1, 13, 9 | - |
| Kyle Mayers | 3 | 84 | 42 | 2 | 24.5 | 21, 0, 2, 61, 0 | 0, 2, 0, 0, 0 |
| David Willey | 4 | 10 | - | 6 | 10.8 | 0, 0, 10, 0, 0 | 3, 0, 0, 2, 1 |
- Pinnaduwage Wanindu Hasaranga De Silva
Wanindu Hasaranga can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 76 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.6. Wanindu Hasaranga is a leg break Bowler and in the recently played 4 matches he has taken 6 wickets at an average of 18. This player has a very good record against this opponent, taking 0, 2, 0, 0, 2 wickets in the recent matches. Wanindu Hasaranga has been very successful at this venue in the last 4 matches he played here and has taken 4 wickets.
- Samuel Matthew Curran
Sam Curran is an All Rounder and has an average of 53 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.5 and is a differential player for your Fantasy Team. This player is a top order batter, bats Left Handed. In the recent 3 matches Sam Curran has scored 70 runs at an average of 70 per match. He can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling left-arm medium fast and in the recent matches has taken 0, 0, 0, 1, 0 wickets, averaging at 88 wickets per match. This player has a good record at this venue in the recent 3 matches Sam Curran played here and has taken 0, 0, 1, 0, 0 wickets.
- Philip Dean Salt
Phil Salt is a good to have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He has an average of 48 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.3. This player is a top order opening batter, bats Right Handed and also keeps wickets. In the last 5 matches Phil Salt has scored 96 runs averaging 24 per match.
- Kyle Rico Mayers
Kyle Mayers is an All Rounder and has an average of 56 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.5 and is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is a top order opening Left Handed Batter. In the recently played 3 matches this player has scored 84 runs at an average of 42 per match. Kyle Mayers can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling right-arm medium and in the recent matches has taken 2 wickets at an average of 24.5 per match.
- David Jonathan Willey
David Willey is an All Rounder and has an average of 53 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.3 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He bowls left-arm fast medium and in the recent 4 matches this player has taken 6 wickets at an average of 10.8. David Willey has done very well against this opposition, taking 0, 0, 1 wickets in the recent matches. He has a good record at this venue in the recent 4 matches this player played here and has taken 3 wickets.
DV vs ADKR Squad Information
Desert Vipers (DV) Squad: Mohammad Amir, David Payne, Alex Hales, Azam Khan, Fakhar Zaman, Michael Jones, Lockie Ferguson, Luke Wood, Adam Hose, Wanindu Hasaranga, Max Holden, Dan Lawrence, Nathan Sowter, Sam Curran, Sherfane Rutherford, Kushal Malla, Ali Naseer, Khuzaima Tanveer, Dhruv Parashar and Tanish Suri
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders (ADKR) Squad: Laurie Evans, Jason Holder, Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, David Willey, Shahid Bhutta, Andries Gous, Kyle Mayers, Roston Chase, Joe Clarke, Gudakesh Motie, Charith Asalanka, Phil Salt, Ali Khan, Michael Pepper, Terrance Hinds, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, Alishan Sharafu, Adhitya Shetty, Sufiyan Muqeem and Ibrar Ahmed
DV vs ADKR Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keepers: Phil Salt, Andries Gous and Michael Pepper
Batters: Alex Hales and Alishan Sharafu
All-Rounders: Wanindu Hasaranga, Sam Curran, Sunil Narine and Jason Holder
Bowlers: Lockie Ferguson and Shahid Bhutta
Captain: Sam Curran
Vice-Captain: Phil Salt
DV vs ADKR (Desert Vipers vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders), Match 9 Preview
Desert Vipers have played 3 matches in the series and will be looking to strengthen their hold of the top spot, while Abu Dhabi Knight Riders have played 2 matches in the series and they are currently ranked second on the points table.
International League T20, 2025 Points Table
The points table of International League T20, 2025 Detailed table of matches played, matches won, matches lost, and Net run-rate.
In their previous encounter in this series Dan Lawrence was the Man of the Match and Dan Lawrence scored the highest fantasy points for Desert Vipers with 101 match fantasy points while Phil Salt topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Abu Dhabi Knight Riders with 106 match fantasy points.
In the last match (Desert Vipers vs MI Emirates Last Match Scorecard) played by Desert Vipers against MI Emirates, Desert Vipers beat MI Emirates by 5 wickets. The top fantasy player for Desert Vipers was Fakhar Zaman who scored 92 fantasy points.
In their last match in this series against Sharjah Warriorz, Abu Dhabi Knight Riders beat Sharjah Warriorz by 30 runs. The top fantasy player for Abu Dhabi Knight Riders was Jason Holder who scored 124 fantasy points.