Desert Vipers face MI Emirates in a high-stakes clash that could solidify the Vipers’ top spot in the ILT20 2025-26 table. With playoffs looming, this rematch of their tense early-season encounter adds extra spice to the Dubai showdown.
This is the 24th Match of International League T20 2025-26, scheduled for Sunday, December 21, 2025, at 2:30 PM local time (6:30 PM IST). The venue is Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai.
Dubai’s pitch offers a flat track with average pace and spin assistance, favoring batsmen early but allowing bowlers grip later—expect scores around 160-180. Weather stays clear with temperatures at 19-25°C, 59-82% humidity, light winds around 6-10 km/h, and no rain threat.
Desert Vipers top the table with 7 wins from 8 games, including a thrilling 1-run victory over MI Emirates on Dec 9 and a recent 4-wicket chase against Sharjah Warriorz. Their momentum screams dominance, but holding onto leads in close games remains key. MI Emirates sit mid-table on 6 points from 6 outings (3 wins), fresh off a 26-run win over Dubai Capitals but stung by that last-ball loss to Vipers—can their batting firepower spark a turnaround?
Head-to-Head Record
In 4 ILT20 meetings, Desert Vipers lead 2-2, with tight margins defining the rivalry—NRR swings wildly from +0.240 to -3.262 across venues. Last five (all encounters): Vipers won by 1 run (Dec 9, 2025, Abu Dhabi), MI Emirates won (prior 2025 match), Vipers won (2024), MI Emirates won (2024), and another Vipers edge.
ILT20 2025 Match Details
- Match: Desert Vipers vs MI Emirates
- Time: 7:30 PM 2:30 PM GMT / 6:30 PM LOCAL
- Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium
- Live Broadcast: FanCode app and website, Zee Network
International T20 League Live Streaming Info:
The International League T20 (ILT20) 2025 features 6 teams: Dubai Capitals, Desert Vipers, Gulf Giants, MI Emirates, Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, and Sharjah Warriors. The tournament includes a total of 34 matches.
The competition runs from January 11, 2025, to February 9, 2025. Matches are held at three major venues in the UAE: Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai, Sharjah Cricket Stadium in Sharjah, and Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi.
- India: Live streaming is available on the Zee5 OTT platform; TV coverage is on multiple Zee Network channels, including Zee Cinema and Sony Six.
- Pakistan: Matches are live on the Tapmad platform and TV channels such as PTV Sports, Geo Super, and A Sports.
- Middle East and North Africa (MENA): Abu Dhabi Sports, Dubai Sports, MYCO, and the ILT20 official YouTube channel for live streaming.
- Caribbean: Rush Sports, Flow Sports.
- United Kingdom: BT Sport, Sky Sports, Zee TV, TNT Sports, BBC iPlayer (online free access).
- Australia: Fox Cricket, Channel 9, Stan Sports.
- New Zealand: Sky Sports NZ.
- United States and Canada: Willow TV, ESPNcricinfo, and BBC iPlayer.
- Europe: Samsung TV Plus, Rakuten TV.
- South Africa: SABC Sport, Showmax, DStv Now.
The format is a double round-robin where each team plays the others twice, followed by playoffs including Qualifier 1, Eliminator, Qualifier 2, and the Final. The playoffs start on February 5, with the final scheduled for February 9, 2025, at Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
How to Watch the Match for Free:
YouTube: Search for the ILT20 Official Channel and look for the live stream during match times.
Tamasha: Visit their website or app to find the live streams available for ILT20 matches.
Live Streaming Info:
Sky Cricket will be live: DV vs MIE
Live Score Info:
Cricket lovers can watch the Desert Vipers vs MI Emirates 24th Match live score from this website: www.espncricinfo.com
Probable Playing XIs
Desert Vipers Probable XI: Max Holden, Hasan Nawaz, Sam Curran, Shimron Hetmyer, Tom Bruce, Dan Lawrence, Vriitya Aravind (wk), Khuzaima Tanveer, Lockie Ferguson (c), Qais Ahmad, Noor Ahmad.
MI Emirates Probable XI: Jordan Thompson, Kusal Perera (wk), Nicholas Pooran, Ambati Rayudu, Sherfane Rutherford, Dasun Shanaka, Karim Janat, Akeal Hosein, Trent Boult, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Mujeeb Ur Rahman.
Desert Vipers Analysis
Vipers’ strength is their explosive batting led by Max Holden, Sam Curran, and Shimron Hetmyer, paired with a lethal spin duo in Qais Ahmad and Noor Ahmad that throttles middle overs. Lockie Ferguson’s pace adds variety, but death bowling leaks can hurt on flat tracks. Recent form shines: 6 wins in 7, including super over heroics and chases under pressure.
MI Emirates Analysis
MI Emirates boast power-hitting from openers and middle-order muscle, with bowlers stepping up in recent defenses like the 26-run win over Capitals. Weaknesses show in close chases and spin containment, exposed by Vipers last time. Key recent performances include 187/4 posted against ADKR, but consistency eludes them mid-table.
Match Prediction
Vipers’ hot streak, home familiarity, and balanced attack give them the nod on this batsman-friendly pitch—likely a 10-15 run win defending 170ish. MI Emirates need Pooran and Rayudu fireworks to pull off the upset, but Vipers’ depth tips the scales.