International League T20, 2025-26 | 30-Dec-2025 08:00 PM | Sheikh Zayed Stadium
DV 233/1 (20)
MIE 188/7 (20)
Desert Vipers won by 45 runs
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allah Ghazanfar* | 6 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 150 |
| Romario Shepherd | 39 | 23 | 5 | 2 | 169.57 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Payne* | 4 | 0 | 52 | 2 | 13 |
| Sanjay Pahal | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Last Wicket:Shakib Al Hasan c Roy b David Payne 8(6) - 170/7 in 18.1 ov.
Desert Vipers vs MI Emirates
Desert Vipers — Innings 1 (233/1 in 20 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fakhar Zaman c Mousley b AM Ghazanfar | 69 | 50 | 5 | 2 | 138 | |
| Andries Gous (wk) not out | 120 | 58 | 7 | 9 | 206.9 | |
| Sam Curran (c) not out | 38 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 316.67 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 2 | Wides: 4 | Total: 6 | |||||
| Total | 233 | 1 wkts, 20 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Max Holden, Jason Roy, Hasan Nawaz, Dan Lawrence, Sanjay Pahal, David Payne, Usman Tariq, Khuzaima Tanveer, Naseem Shah | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fazalhaq Farooqi | 4 | 0 | 38 | 0 | 9.5 |
| Romario Shepherd | 3 | 0 | 48 | 0 | 16 |
| AM Ghazanfar | 4 | 0 | 37 | 1 | 9.2 |
| Shakib | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| Pollard | 2 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 10.5 |
| Zahoor Khan | 4 | 0 | 51 | 0 | 12.8 |
| Mousley | 1 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| Arab Gul Momand | 1 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Fakhar Zaman & Gous | 157 | 95 |
| Sam Curran & Gous | 76 | 25 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fakhar Zaman | 15.5 | 157 |
MI Emirates — Innings 2 (188/7 in 20 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muhammad Waseem c Hasan Nawaz b Naseem Shah | 41 | 32 | 5 | 0 | 128.12 | |
| Andre Fletcher c Dan Lawrence b Khuzaima Tanveer | 4 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 57.14 | |
| Tom Banton (wk) c Sam Curran b Usman Tariq | 63 | 27 | 6 | 4 | 233.33 | |
| Kieron Pollard (c) c Sam Curran b Usman Tariq | 15 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 166.67 | |
| Sanjay Krishnamurthi lbw b Usman Tariq | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Dan Mousley c Sanjay Pahal b David Payne | 7 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 63.64 | |
| Romario Shepherd not out | 39 | 23 | 5 | 2 | 169.57 | |
| Shakib Al Hasan c Jason Roy b David Payne | 8 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 133.33 | |
| Allah Ghazanfar not out | 6 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 150 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 2 | Wides: 3 | Total: 5 | |||||
| Total | 188 | 7 wkts, 20 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Zahoor Khan, Arab Gul Momand, Fazalhaq Farooqi | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Payne | 4 | 0 | 52 | 2 | 13 |
| Khuzaima Tanveer | 4 | 0 | 32 | 1 | 8 |
| Naseem Shah | 4 | 0 | 20 | 1 | 5 |
| Sam Curran | 3 | 0 | 48 | 0 | 16 |
| Usman Tariq | 4 | 0 | 33 | 3 | 8.2 |
| Sanjay Pahal | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Muhammad Waseem & Fletcher | 27 | 20 |
| Muhammad Waseem & Tom Banton | 81 | 43 |
| Pollard & Tom Banton | 4 | 6 |
| Pollard & Sanjay Krishnamurthi | 0 | 1 |
| Pollard & Mousley | 18 | 10 |
| Shepherd & Mousley | 5 | 12 |
| Shepherd & Shakib | 35 | 17 |
| Shepherd & AM Ghazanfar | 18 | 11 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andre Fletcher | 3.2 | 27 |
| 2 | Muhammad Waseem | 10.3 | 108 |
| 3 | Tom Banton | 11.3 | 112 |
| 4 | Sanjay Krishnamurthi | 11.4 | 112 |
| 5 | Kieron Pollard | 13.2 | 130 |
| 6 | Dan Mousley | 15.2 | 135 |
| 7 | Shakib Al Hasan | 18.1 | 170 |
Match Info
| Match | Desert Vipers vs MI Emirates |
|---|---|
| Series | International League T20, 2025-26 |
| Time | 30-Dec-2025 08:00 PM |
| Venue | Sheikh Zayed Stadium |
| Live Telecast | FanCode,Zee5 |
Match Preview: Desert Vipers vs MI Emirates (VIP vs MIE)
Desert Vipers will face MI Emirates in a thrilling match on 30-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
Desert Vipers is known for its strong batting and bowling, while MI Emirates 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. Desert Vipers will look to dominate with its experience and strategy, while MI Emirates will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between Desert Vipers batting and MI Emirates 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 Desert Vipers showcase its strengths, or will MI Emirates pull off a major upset? Join us live on FanCode,Zee5 on 30-Dec-2025 to find out the answer!
Desert Vipers Squad
Fakhar Zaman, Max Holden, Jason Roy, Sam Curran (C), Tom Bruce, Lockie Ferguson, 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
MI Emirates Squad
Shakib Al Hasan, Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Jonny Bairstow, Chris Woakes, Rashid Khan, Andre Fletcher, FazalHaq Farooqi, Naveen-ul-Haq, Kieron Pollard (C), Zahoor Khan, Nosthush Kenjige, Kamindu Mendis, Jordan Thompson, Tom Banton, Romario Shepherd, Ackeem Auguste, Waseem Muhammad, Nicholas Pooran, Mohammed Shafeeq, Zain Ul Abidin, Muhammad Bangash Rohid-Khan, Allah-Mohammad Ghazanfar, Tajinder Dhillon, Arab Gul
