DV vs MIE Qualifier 1 ILT20 Season 4: The 31st match of the 4th season of ILT20 will be played on December 30 between Desert Vipers and MI Emirates at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi. The match will start at 6:30 PM. Lockie Ferguson will be captaining the Desert Vipers, while Kieron Pollard will be leading the MI Emirates. In this article, we will talk about the head-to-head record, pitch report, weather forecast, match prediction, and probable XI of both teams.
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DV vs MIE Qualifier 1 ILT20 Season 4: Head-To-Head Record
In the last 3 seasons of ILT20, 6 matches have been played between Desert Vipers and MI Emirates so far. Out of these, DV has won 3 matches, while MIE has emerged victorious in 3 matches.
| DV vs MIE Head-to-Head Record | |
| Match Played | 6 |
| Won by Desert Vipers | 3 |
| Won by MI Emirates | 3 |
| Tied | 0 |
| No Result | 0 |
DV vs MIE Qualifier 1 ILT20 Season 4: Pitch Report of Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium
Today, the qualifier 1 match of ILT20 2025 will be played between Desert Vipers and MI Emirates at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi. The pitch is generally slow and low, favoring spinners and bowlers who rely on variations. Pacers often rely on slower balls and yorkers at the death, while spinners enjoy grip and turn. Teams chasing have historically done well here, especially with dew coming into play in the second innings.
DV vs MIE Qualifier 1 ILT20 Season 4: Weather Forecast in Abu Dhabi
According to the weather forecast, the weather is expected to remain clear and pleasant throughout the entire match. Abu Dhabi is expected to have clear skies with no major rain threat on match day. Temperatures will hover around 22–26°C, making for pleasant evening conditions. Humidity levels will be around 55–65%, which could aid swing under lights. Winds of 12–15 km/h may provide slight assistance to bowlers in the powerplay overs.
DV vs MIE Qualifier 1 ILT20 Season 4: Probable XI
| Desert Vipers | MI Emirates |
| Fakhar Zaman | Waseem Muhammad |
| Vriitya Aravind (wk) | Jonny Bairstow |
| Dan Lawrence | Nicholas Pooran (wk) |
| Shimron Hetmyer | Tom Banton |
| Sam Curran | Kieron Pollard (c) |
| Tom Bruce | Romario Shepherd |
| Hasan Nawaz | Rashid Khan |
| Max Holden | Mohamed Shafeeq |
| Lockie Ferguson (c) | Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar |
| Qais Ahmad | Muhammad Rohid Khan |
| Khuzaima Bin Tanvir | Naveen-ul-Haq |
DV vs MIE Qualifier 1 ILT20 Season 4: Full Squads of Desert Vipers and MI Emirates
Desert Vipers Squad for ILT20 2025
Lockie Ferguson, Vriitya Aravind, Bilal Tahir, Tom Bruce, Sam Curran, Faisal Khan, Fakhar Zaman, Faridoon Dawoodzai, Andries Gous, Hasan Nawaz, Wanindu Hasaranga, Max Holden, Khuzaima Bin Tanveer, Dan Lawrence, Matiullah Khan, Naseem Shah, Noor Ahmad, Sanjay Pahal, David Payne, Qais Ahmad, Jason Roy, Zafar Gohar, Tawanda Muyeye
MI Emirates Squad for ILT20 2025
Kieron Pollard, Muhammad Rohid, Jordan Thompson, Naveen-Ul-Haq, Andre Fletcher, Nosthush Kenjige, Mohamed Shafeeq, Zain Ul Abidin, Usman Khan, Ackeem Auguste, Arab Gul, Tajinder Dhillon, Zahoor Khan, Shakib Al Hasan, AM Ghazanfar, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Kamindu Mendis, Romario Shepherd, Tom Banton, Muhammad Waseem, Chris Woakes, Jonny Bairstow
DV vs MIE Qualifier 1 ILT20 Season 4: Toss Prediction
Advantages of Winning the Toss at the Venue
- In the last three T20 matches played at this venue, the teams that won the toss have opted to bowl on two occasions, while the toss-winning team has decided to bat first.
Advantages of Chasing on This Pitch
- Out of the last 96 T20 matches played at this venue, the team batting first has won 44 matches, while the teams batting second have won 52 games.
DV vs MIE Qualifier 1 ILT20 Season 4: Today’s Match Scenario
Scenario 1
- Toss Winner: MIE (opts to bowl first)
- Power-Play Score: 40-45
- MIE Total: 160-175
- Match Winner: MI Emirates
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Scenario 2
- Toss Winner: DV (opts to bowl first)
- Power-Play Score: 40-45
- DV Total: 175-185
- Match Winner: Desert Vipers
DV vs MIE Qualifier 1 ILT20 Season 4: Key Players to Watch Out for in Today’s Match
Desert Vipers
- Khuzaima Bin Tanveer – Khuzaima Bin Tanveer has been in fine form, bagging 11 wickets in seven matches at an average of 18.18. The UAE pacer has bowled in the powerplay, through the middle overs, and also at the death, showcasing his all-round skills.
- Max Holden—Max Holden has been one of the finest batters, not just for the Vipers, but in this season as well. In 10 matches, Holden has amassed 318 runs and is currently the leading run-scorer in this season. If he fires up, the Vipers will get an upper hand in this crucial encounter.
MI Emirates
- Jonny Bairstow—Jonny Bairstow is among the leading run-getters this season in the ILT20. He has amassed 241 runs in seven innings at an average of 40.17. The England wicketkeeper-batter also has an impressive strike rate of 149.69.
- AM Ghazanfar—AM Ghazanfar has kept on impressing one and all with his bowling. In 10 matches, Ghazanfar has picked up 11 wickets at an average of 22.55. He will be crucial for his side in this match against the Vipers.
Who will win today’s DV vs MIE ILT20 match?
Having shown consistent form throughout the season with a strong balance in both batting and bowling, Desert Vipers probably stand slightly better odds of winning Qualifier 1. Although this puts MI Emirates on the losing side of the argument, the team’s recent winning momentum makes this a closely fought contest.