ILT20: Match 17, ADKR vs DV Match Prediction – Who will win today’s ILT20 match between ADKR vs DV?

Abu Dhabi Knight Riders are set to lock horns with Desert Vipers in Match 17 of the International League T20 (ILT20 2025-26) at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, December 16. It is worth noting that the two faced each other in Match No.4 of this season, with Vipers winning that clash by two wickets.

The Knight Riders haven't had the season they were looking for. After winning their opening game over Sharjah Warriorz, they have lost four games in a row and are currently reeling at the bottom of the table.

Meanwhile, Vipers are placed on top of the points table after having won all six of their games. The team will look to stick to their plans and play the same brand of cricket.

ADKR vs DV Match Details

Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi Pitch Report

The pitch at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium is a bit slow in the beginning, and we don't get to see many high-scoring games. However, as the tournament progressed, the pitches improved, and captains who win the toss on this venue usually choose to chase. The average score at this ground in the last two matches has been 157. So, a similar score is expected in this match as well. Dew can play an important role in the second innings.

ADKR vs DV Head-to-Head Record

ADKR vs DV Predicted Playing 11s

Abu Dhabi Knight Riders (ADKR):

Philip Salt(w), Alex Hales, Liam Livingstone, Sherfane Rutherford, Andre Russell, Brandon McMullen, Sunil Narine, Jason Holder(c), George Garton, Ajay Kumar, Ibrar Ahmad

Desert Vipers (DV):

Tom Bruce, Max Holden, Sam Curran, Shimron Hetmyer, Dan Lawrence, Hasan Nawaz, Vriitya Aravind(w), Lockie Ferguson(c), Naseem Shah, Khuzaima Tanveer, Noor Ahmad

Probable Top Performers from ADKR vs DV

Probable Best Batter: Sam Curran

Sam Curran has delivered consistently with the bat for Desert Vipers, and his contributions have been significant for the team. He currently sits in the second position in the list of highest-run-getters with 208 runs in six games at an average of 52.00. The English batter is coming off back-to-back fifties and is riding high in confidence. Curran will be hoping to play similarly in the upcoming contest. 

Probable Best Bowler: Khuzaima Tanveer

Desert Vipers' Khuzaima Tanveer could be the bowler to watch out for in the upcoming contest against the Abu Dhabi-based team. The right-arm pacer is the second-highest wicket-taker in the tournament so far. In six games, he has picked 10 wickets at an average of 16.30. While Tanveer went wicketless in the previous match against the Dubai Capitals, he will look to put that behind him and come fresh for this game.

 Today's Match Prediction: Team Batting first to win the match