Desert Vipers (DV) and MI Emirates (MIE) are set for a thrilling clash in the ninth match of the ILT20 2025-26 season. The match is scheduled to be held at the Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, December 09. 

 

Desert Vipers

 

Desert Vipers kicked off their ILT20 2025-26 season on a good note as well after finishing runners-up last season, winning their first three matches on a commanding note. They are currently sitting at the top of the points table with 6 points. They held their nerves in the last match and secured a comfortable victory by 4 runs in a thrilling super over. While chasing a total of 180 runs, DV scored 179 runs in their 20 overs, taking the match to the super over. It was the pair of Dan Lawrence and Hetmyer who scored 13 runs in the super over of Nuwan Thushara. While defending 14 runs, Naseem was handed the ball, and he bowled exceptionally well to secure a victory. 

 

MI Emirates

 

Meanwhile, MI Emirates didn't get a positive start to their new ILT20 season, but they bounced back immediately to register their first victory this season. They thrashed Sharjah Warriors by 4 runs in a thrilling last over. Romario Shepherd was the standout performer with both bat and ball, scoring a quickfire 30 from just 10 deliveries and also defending 10 runs in the 20th over. MIE are currently placed fifth in the table with one win from their two matches.

 

DV vs MIE T20 Match Details

 

DV vs MIE ILT20 Match Details
Match	Desert Vipers vs MI Emirates 9th T20 Match
Date and Time	Tuesday, December 9; 8:00 p.m. IST
Venue	Zayed Cricket Stadium, Sharjah
Broadcasting and live streaming	TV - Zee Network; Live Stream - Zee App

 

DV vs MIE T20 Pitch Report

 

The surface at Zayed Cricket Stadium is known for its batting-friendly track, offering assistance for batters with its flat, fast and bouncy surface. The batters will get to utilise the pace and bounce, helping them to play the desired shots freely. It’s a good track, and batters will find it easy to play their shots after taking some time out at the crease, especially in the first innings. The average first innings score at the venue is 173 in 2025.

 

DV vs MIE Weather Report

 

The weather for this match is likely to be clear and pleasant throughout the game, with no rain predicted at all. The temperature is likely to be around 21-26°C. 

 

DV vs MIE Head-to-Head Records

 

DV vs MIE head-to-head (in T20s)
Match Played	4
Won by Desert Vipers	2
Won by MI Emirates	2
Tied	0
No Result	0

 

DV vs MIE 9th ILT20 Match Probable XI

 

• Desert Vipers: Fakhar Zaman, Vriitya Aravind, Dan Lawrence, Shimron Hetmyer, Sam Curran (c), Andries Gous (wk), Hasan Nawaz, Noor Ahmad, David Payne, Naseem Shah, Khuzaima Bin Tanvir

 

• MI Emirates: Muhammad Waseem, Tom Banton, Kieron Pollard (c), Jonny Bairstow, Chris Woakes, Romario Shepherd, Nicholas Pooran (wk), Tajinder Singh, Muhammad Rohid, Rashid Khan, AM Ghazanfar.

 

Players To Watch Out For In the DV vs MIE 9th ILT20 Match

 

• Daniel Lawrence | DV: This right-arm all-rounder is going to play a crucial role for the team in the upcoming season of ILT20. He is one fantastic player who can contribute with his batting and bowling skills. In 3 matches so far, he has scored 110 runs and has taken 1 wicket in two innings. He should be on the watch-out players' list.

 

• Kieron Pollard | MIE: The 38-year-old right-hand batter has been a prominent figure for the MI franchise across different T20 leagues across the world. He has been a match-winner for the team. In 24 ILT20 matches, he has smashed 714 runs, including six half-centuries. He started the new season with a half-century against GG in MIE's opening match. He is one player to watch out for. 

 

DV vs MIE 9th T20 Toss Prediction

 

Historical Toss-Winning Stats at the Venue

 

• In the last four T20 matches played at this venue, the teams that won the toss have opted to bowl first on all three occasions.

 

Advantages of Bowling First on This Pitch

 

• The team batting first at this venue has won 93 out of the total 202 matches played here, while the teams batting second have won 107 games. This trend suggests that teams should prefer to bowl first and focus on restricting their opponents' under-par score.

 

DV vs MIE Today's Match Scenario

 

Scenario 1

 

• Toss Winner: DV (opts to bowl first)


• Power-Play Score: 40-42


• MIE Total: 165-175


• Match Winner: Desert Vipers

 

Scenario 2

 

• Toss Winner: MIE (opts to bowl first)


• Power-Play Score: 45-45


• DV Total: 165-175


• Match Winner: MI Emirates

 

Who will win today's DV vs MIE ILT20 match?

 

In their four head-to-head encounters so far, both teams have two wins each to their name. But considering both sides and their players' depth in the team, Desert Vipers are likely to win this game with a strong and commanding performance.