ILT20: Match 4, DV vs ADKR Match Prediction – Who will win today’s ILT20 match between Desert Vipers vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders?

The fourth season of the International League T20 (ILT20) moves forward for its Match No. 4 where the Desert Vipers (DV) will be up against the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders (ADKR) on Friday, December 5 at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium in Sharjah. Both sides won their respective opening match of the season.

The Desert Vipers had a stellar campaign in the previous season, as they finished the points table as the toppers. However, they failed to cross the line in the finals against the Dubai Capitals. However, a fresh season would mean that the side will be confident of going the distance with yet another awe-inspiring performance to lift their first-ever ILT20 title. With a win in their season opener already, the Vipers would not mind a victory at all on Friday as well.

For the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, the season started quite well with a win against the Sharjah Warriorz, as they secured a couple of points on the basis of their 39-run victory. Leaving the demons from their horrendous campaign in the last season behind, the Knight Riders would want to maintain their winning momentum and keep their focus on lifting the prized silverware this time round. The Sunil Narine-led side has enough prowess to come good in the upcoming contest against the Vipers.

Match Details

Sharjah Cricket Stadium — Pitch Report

The Sharjah Cricket Stadium has always boasted pitches that have offered a haven for the batters. Runs have typically arrived thick and fast at this venue, and something similar was on display in the previous match at this venue as well, where Abu Dhabi Knight Riders scored 233 in the first innings. In response, the Sharjah Warriorz also got close, but couldn't get over the line, meaning that scoring runs will get difficult in the second innings. A high-scoring thriller is expected to be on the cards today as well.

DV vs ADKR — Head-to-Head Record

DV vs ADKR — Predicted Playing 11s

Desert Vipers

Fakhar Zaman, Adries Gous, Sam Curran, Dan Lawrence, Shimron Hetmyer, Hasan Nawaz, Khuzaima Tanveer, Vriitya Arvind, David Payne, Noor Ahmad, Naseem Shah

Impact Player: Max Holden

Abu Dhabi Knight Riders

Michael Pepper, Alex Hales, Alishan Sharafu, Liam Livingstone, Sherfane Rutherford, Andre Russell, Brandon McMullen, Sunil Narine, George Garton, Ajay Kumar, Olly Stone

Impact Player: Piyush Chawla

Probable Top Performers

Probable Best Batter: Liam Livingstone

Star English cricketer Liam Livingstone looked in beast mode in the first match, smashing a brilliant unbeaten 82 off just 38 deliveries, a knock that was laced with two fours and eight maximums. It won't be wrong to note that he was the difference between Sharjah and victory in the encounter. His knock on Wednesday is a proof that he has been in excellent form, and the same can be expected in today's outing as well.

Probable Best Bowler: Noor Ahmad

The skilled spinner from Afghanistan, Noor Ahmad, clearly put his prowess on display in the tournament opener against the Dubai Capitals on Tuesday. In the four overs that he bowled in the match, Noor picked a couple of big wickets, while being extremely frugal in terms of his economy rate, which read just 6.25 at the end of his spell. With the form being on his side, the young left-arm spinner is expected to enjoy his outing in the upcoming match as well.

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