International League T20, 2025-26 | 16-Dec-2025 08:00 PM | Sheikh Zayed Stadium
ADKR 181/5 (20)
DV 180/6 (20)
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders won by 1 run
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Bruce* | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Dan Lawrence | 11 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 157.14 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ajay Kumar* | 4 | 0 | 47 | 2 | 11.8 |
| Andre Russell | 3 | 0 | 16 | 2 | 5.3 |
Last Wicket:Khuzaima Tanveer c van Schalkwyk b Ajay Kumar 16(9) - 177/6 in 19.4 ov.
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Desert Vipers
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders — Innings 1 (181/5 in 20 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phil Salt (wk) lbw b Khuzaima Tanveer | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Michael Pepper c Aravind b Lockie Ferguson | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 133.33 | |
| Hales c Hasan Nawaz b Lockie Ferguson | 25 | 18 | 2 | 2 | 138.89 | |
| Livingstone c Aravind b Lockie Ferguson | 76 | 48 | 6 | 3 | 158.33 | |
| Alishan Sharafu c Aravind b Sam Curran | 39 | 35 | 1 | 3 | 111.43 | |
| Sherfane Rutherford not out | 24 | 14 | 1 | 2 | 171.43 | |
| Russell not out | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 200 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 4 | Wides: 7 | Total: 11 | |||||
| Total | 181 | 5 wkts, 20 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | van Schalkwyk, Narine, Holder (c), Ajay Kumar, Olly Stone | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khuzaima Tanveer | 4 | 0 | 38 | 1 | 9.5 |
| Lockie Ferguson | 4 | 0 | 34 | 3 | 8.5 |
| Sam Curran | 4 | 0 | 36 | 1 | 9 |
| Qais Ahmad | 4 | 0 | 32 | 0 | 8 |
| Noor Ahmad | 4 | 0 | 37 | 0 | 9.2 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Phil Salt & Michael Pepper | 0 | 1 |
| Hales & Michael Pepper | 9 | 8 |
| Hales & Livingstone | 34 | 21 |
| Alishan Sharafu & Livingstone | 68 | 59 |
| Rutherford & Livingstone | 68 | 30 |
| Rutherford & Russell | 2 | 1 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phil Salt | 0.1 | 0 |
| 2 | Michael Pepper | 1.3 | 9 |
| 3 | Hales | 4.6 | 43 |
| 4 | Alishan Sharafu | 14.5 | 111 |
| 5 | Livingstone | 19.5 | 179 |
Desert Vipers — Innings 2 (179/6 in 19.5 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fakhar Zaman lbw b Russell | 44 | 32 | 4 | 1 | 137.5 | |
| Max Holden c Ajay Kumar b Russell | 52 | 43 | 6 | 0 | 120.93 | |
| Hasan Nawaz c Livingstone b Ajay Kumar | 23 | 14 | 1 | 2 | 164.29 | |
| Sam Curran c Phil Salt b Holder | 11 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 110 | |
| Dan Lawrence batting | 11 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 157.14 | |
| Shimron Hetmyer b Olly Stone | 7 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 175 | |
| Khuzaima Tanveer c van Schalkwyk b Ajay Kumar | 16 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 177.78 | |
| Tom Bruce batting | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 200 | |
| Extras | Byes: 4 | LegByes: 3 | NoBalls: 1 | Wides: 5 | Total: 13 | |||||
| Total | 179 | 6 wkts, 19.5 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Vriitya Aravind (wk), Lockie Ferguson (c), Qais Ahmad, Noor Ahmad | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Holder | 4 | 0 | 28 | 1 | 7 |
| Ajay Kumar | 3.5 | 0 | 47 | 2 | 12.3 |
| Olly Stone | 4 | 0 | 44 | 1 | 11 |
| Sunil Narine | 4 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 5.8 |
| Shadley van Schalkwyk | 1 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| Andre Russell | 3 | 0 | 16 | 2 | 5.3 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Fakhar Zaman & Max Holden | 97 | 69 |
| Fakhar Zaman & Hasan Nawaz | 17 | 14 |
| Sam Curran & Hasan Nawaz | 17 | 11 |
| Sam Curran & Dan Lawrence | 12 | 6 |
| Hetmyer & Dan Lawrence | 9 | 5 |
| Khuzaima Tanveer & Dan Lawrence | 25 | 13 |
| Tom Bruce & Dan Lawrence | 2 | 1 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Max Holden | 11.3 | 97 |
| 2 | Fakhar Zaman | 13.5 | 114 |
| 3 | Hasan Nawaz | 15.4 | 131 |
| 4 | Sam Curran | 16.4 | 143 |
| 5 | Shimron Hetmyer | 17.3 | 152 |
| 6 | Khuzaima Tanveer | 19.4 | 177 |
Match Info
| Match | Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Desert Vipers |
|---|---|
| Series | International League T20, 2025-26 |
| Time | 16-Dec-2025 08:00 PM |
| Venue | Sheikh Zayed Stadium |
| Live Telecast | FanCode,Zee5 |
Match Preview: Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Desert Vipers (ADKR vs VIP)
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders will face Desert Vipers in a thrilling match on 16-Dec-2025 in International League T20, 2025-26. The match will be played at Sheikh Zayed Stadium at 08:00 PM. Cricket fans can watch the match live on FanCode,Zee5.
Match Overview
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders is known for its strong batting and bowling, while Desert Vipers remains competitive with its recent performances and emerging players. This match is crucial for both teams, as every win can strengthen their position in International League T20, 2025-26.
The pitch at Sheikh Zayed Stadium is generally balanced for both batsmen and bowlers, making this match even more exciting. Abu Dhabi Knight Riders will look to dominate with its experience and strategy, while Desert Vipers will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between Abu Dhabi Knight Riders batting and Desert Vipers bowling.
- The bowler's impact on the pitch, especially spinners or fast bowlers.
- The strategies of the two captains and their decisions during the game.
Cricket lovers, get ready for this exciting match! Will Abu Dhabi Knight Riders showcase its strengths, or will Desert Vipers pull off a major upset? Join us live on FanCode,Zee5 on 16-Dec-2025 to find out the answer!
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders Squad
Jason Holder (C), Alishan Sharafu, Unmukt Chand, Piyush Chawla, Olly Stone, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Sherfane Rutherford, Philip Salt, Liam Livingstone, Michael Pepper, Alex Hales, George Garton, Khary Pierre, Adnan Idrees, Shadley van Schalkwyk, Brandon McMullen, Manan Manan Ali, Mayank Choudhary, Ibrar Ahmed Shah
Desert Vipers Squad
Fakhar Zaman, Max Holden, Jason Roy (C), Sam Curran, Tom Bruce, Lockie Ferguson (C), Qais Ahmad, Andries Gous, Shimron Hetmyer, Noor Ahmad, Dan Lawrence, David Payne, Vritiya Aravind, Faisal Khan, Matiullah Khan, Hasan Nawaz, Sanjay Pahal, Naseem Shah, Khuzaima Tanveer, Bilal Tahir, Faridoon Dawoodzai
