MIE vs DV, Pitch Report, Head to Head, Playing 11, AI Prediction

The International League T20 (ILT20) 2025–26 continues with an exciting clash between MI Emirates (MIE) and Desert Vipers (DV) in Match 9. The game will be played at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi, on Tuesday, December 9th, and promises to be a thrilling encounter with both sides coming off impressive wins.

Match Details: MIE vs DV

Details	Information
Series	International League T20 2025–26
Match	MI Emirates vs Desert Vipers, Match 9
Date & Time	9th December 2025, 8:00 PM IST
Venue	Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
Toss	To be updated
Live Streaming	Fancode, Zee5

Match Preview

The Desert Vipers have been the standout team of the tournament so far, securing three consecutive victories. Their last match went down to the wire, where they held their nerve to defeat the Gulf Giants in a nail-biting Super Over. With both batters and bowlers clicking at the right time, the Vipers enter this match with confidence and momentum.

MI Emirates, meanwhile, sit in 5th place with two points but will feel motivated after a strong performance against the Sharjah Warriors. Their bowlers did well to defend a total of 185, and the team will look to build on that result to climb up the points table.

With both teams in good rhythm, the match is set to offer high-quality cricket under the lights in Abu Dhabi.

Head-to-Head Record: DV vs MIE

Team	Wins
Desert Vipers	3
MI Emirates	3
No Result	0

The rivalry is perfectly balanced making this clash even more exciting.

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Weather & Pitch Report: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi

Weather Report: The weather in Abu Dhabi is expected to remain clear and dry, with no chance of rain, ensuring an uninterrupted contest.
Pitch Report: The Sheikh Zayed Stadium pitch is known for its large boundaries, but a fast outfield allows batsmen to find the gaps. While pacers may find it challenging to extract bounce and movement, spinners can be influential as the ball tends to turn sharply, making it tricky for batters.

Probable Playing 11:

MI Emirates (MIE) Playing 11:

1. Kieron Pollard (c), 2. Muhammad Waseem, 3. Jonny Bairstow (wk), 4. Tom Banton, 5. Nicholas Pooran, 6. Shakib Al Hasan, 7. Romario Shepherd, 8. Tajinder Dhillon, 9. AM Ghazanfar, 10. Naveen-ul-Haq, 11. Zahoor Khan

Impact Player: Fazalhaq Farooqi

Desert Vipers (DV) Playing 11:

1. Sam Curran (c), 2. Fakhar Zaman, 3. Andries Gous (wk), 4. Daniel Lawrence, 5. Shimron Hetmyer, 6. Hasan Nawaz, 7. Vriitya Arvind, 8. Khuzaima Tanveer, 9. David Payne, 10. Noor Ahmed, 11. Naseem Shah

Impact Player: Max Holden

Who Will Win Today’s Match? (AI Match Prediction)

Both sides have strong overseas cores and match-winners, but current form gives Desert Vipers a slight advantage. Their top order has been consistent, the bowling attack is well-balanced, and they have shown the ability to win pressure games - evident from their Super Over victory.

MI Emirates, however, are highly competitive with seasoned campaigners like Pollard, Pooran, and Shakib. If their top order fires, they can turn the match around.

AI Prediction: Desert Vipers are likely to win today’s match, based on form and squad balance.

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