Desert Vipers will face MI Emirates in the qualifier one of International T20 League. The DV vs MIE match preview provides today’s match details for the first qualifier of the tournament.
DV vs MIE Match Preview – ILT20 2025-26, Qualification 1:
Date and place:
The DV vs MIE match will be played on December 30 at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi. The game will begin at 8:00 p.m. IST.
Squads:
Desert Vipers
Fakhar Zaman, Andries Gous, Max Holden, Sam Curran (c), Dan Lawrence, Shimron Hetmyer, Hasan Nawaz, Khuzaima Tanveer, Qais Ahmad, Naseem Shah, Noor Ahmad, Matiullah Khan, Vriitya Aravind, Sanjay Pahal, Tom Bruce, David Payne, Faridoon Dawoodzai, Lockie Ferguson, Wanindu Hasaranga, Faisal Khan, Bilal Tahir, Tawanda Muyeye.
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MI Emirates
Muhammad Waseem, Jonny Bairstow, Nicholas Pooran, Tom Banton, Kieron Pollard (c), Romario Shepherd, Chris Woakes, Rashid Khan, Muhammad Rohid Khan, Tajinder Dhillon, AM Ghazanfar, Zahoor Khan, Nosthush Kenjige, Andre Fletcher, Shakib Al Hasan, Naveen-ul-Haq, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Ackeem Auguste, Arab Gul Momand, Kamindu Mendis, Zain Ul Abidin, Mohamed Shafeeq, Jordan Thompson.
DV vs MIE Key Battles:
Fakhar Zaman vs. Zahoor Khan
Fakhar Zaman will be responsible for getting his team off to a good start while batting at the top of the order and also making a significant contribution individually.
Fakhar will face the challenge from Zahoor Khan, who will look to pick wickets in the first six overs with the new ball and make things easier for other bowlers in the middle of the innings.
Max Holden vs. Allah Ghazanfar
Max Holden will look to build on the match-winning half-century he scored in his team’s previous match by playing another decisive knock for the Vipers against MI Emirates.
Holden will face Allah Ghazanfar, who will look to get the better of him early in the round.
Muhammad Waseem vs. Sam Curran
Opening hitter Muhammad Waseem, who has a reputation for playing offensively in the power play, will look to do so in the first qualifying match against the Desert Vipers.
Waseem will face the challenge of Sam Curran, who will look to restrict the flow of runs using the variations he has in his arsenal.
Kieron Pollard vs. Naseem Shah
MI Emirates captain Kieron Pollard hopes to lead from the front and put the opposition bowlers under pressure while playing in the middle order.
Pollard will have to tackle the bowling of Nseem Shah, who will take the new ball for the Desert Vipers.
DV vs MIE Key Players:
DVD– Max Holden, Sam Curran, Fakhar Zaman, Qais Ahmad, Naseem Shah
MIE– Muhammad Waseem, Tom Banton, Kieron Pollard, Allah Ghazanfar, Zahoor Khan
DV vs MIE weather report:
There is no risk of rain during the match in Abu Dhabi, with a maximum temperature of 25°C and a minimum of 20°C.
Conclusion
The DV vs MIE match is expected to feature a fierce competition between bat and ball as both teams will look to give their best in a bid to win the match and book a place in the final.
