ADKR vs MIE Dream11 Prediction, Match 21, International League T20 Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Updates

Abu Dhabi Knight Riders are set to face the MI Emirates in match No. 21 of the International League T20 (ILT20) 2025-26 at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi, on Saturday, December 20.

By CricTracker Staff

Updated - 20 Dec 2025, 14:03 IST

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Preview

In the 21st T20 match of the ILT20 2025-26, Abu Dhabi Knight Riders (ADKR) are set to face the MI Emirates (MIE). Abu Dhabi Knight Riders are performing decently in this season, winning 3 out of the 7 games. However, they did well in the last game against the Gulf Giants and won the game by 4 wickets. In batting, Phil Salt, Alex Hales, and Sherfane Rutherford performed well for them. While Piyush took four wickets.

On the other hand, the MI Emirates perform well, winning three out of six games. Moreover, they won by 7 wickets against the Dubai Capitals in the previous game. In batting, Jonny Bairstow performed well and scored 67 runs off 40 balls in the last game. While Naveen-ul-Haq, Romario Shepherd, and Rashid Khan bowled well and took two wickets each.

Match Information

Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs MI Emirates, Match 21

International League T20, 20 Dec 2025, Sat, 3:30 PM IST ,Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi

Broadcast

Fancode

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Weather Report

Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi

Clear

20.2°C

53% (Humidity)

Team Form (Last 5 matches)

Abu Dhabi Knight Riders

W
W
L
L
L

MI Emirates

W
L
W
L
W

Players Stats in current Series

1

Jonny Bairstow

MIE - WICKETKEEPER

203 Runs

6 Matches

2

Liam Livingstone

ADKR - ALL-ROUNDER

199 Runs

7 Matches

3

Alex Hales

ADKR - bat

173 Runs

7 Matches

4

Alishan Sharafu

ADKR - bat

167 Runs

7 Matches

5

152 Runs

6 Matches

141 Runs

6 Matches

212.12

6 Matches

2

Andre Russell

ADKR - all

168.75

6 Matches

3

Rashid Khan

MIE - bowl

166.67

5 Matches

158.33

2 Matches

5

Liam Livingstone

ADKR - ALL-ROUNDER

157.94

7 Matches

6

155.32

5 Matches

1

Ajay Kumar

ADKR - bowl

10 Wkts

7 Matches

2

Jason Holder

ADKR - ALL-ROUNDER

7 Wkts

5 Matches

3

Piyush Chawla

ADKR - all

7 Wkts

4 Matches

4

Andre Russell

ADKR - all

7 Wkts

6 Matches

5

Allah Mohammad

MIE - bowl

6 Wkts

6 Matches

6

Fazalhaq Farooqi

MIE - BOWLER

6 Wkts

5 Matches

1

Allah Mohammad

MIE - bowl

6.92

6 Matches

2

Naveen-ul-Haq

MIE - bowl

7.00

2 Matches

3

Jason Holder

ADKR - ALL-ROUNDER

7.11

5 Matches

4

Rashid Khan

MIE - bowl

7.19

5 Matches

5

7.43

3 Matches

6

Sunil Narine

ADKR - all

7.46

7 Matches

Probable Playing XI

Abu Dhabi Knight Riders

PD Salt (wk), A Sharafu, AD Hales, Sherfane Rutherford, SP Narine, AD Russell, B McMullen, Jason Holder (C), LS Livingstone, A Kumar, Piyush Chawla

Bench : MS Pepper, Abdul Manan Ali, UBT Chand, Adnan Idrees, GHS Garton, SC van Schalkwyk, I A Shah, Khary Pierre, OP Stone, M Chowdary

MI Emirates

T Banton, JM Bairstow, Waseem Muhammad, Nicholas Pooran (wk), Kieron Pollard (C), Romario Shepherd, Rashid Khan, Mohamed Shafeeq, MD Rohid Khan, Naveen-ul-Haq, Zahoor Khan

Bench : Ackeem Auguste, ADS Fletcher, Tajinder Singh, JA Thompson, Chris Woakes, PHKD Mendis, Shakib Al Hasan, Allah Mohammad, A Gul, Fazalhaq Farooqi, NP Kenjige, Zain-ul-Abidin, U K Shinwari

Injury and availability news

(Will be added when there is an update)

Pitch Report

The pitch at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi is generally offered with a balanced surface. In starting a few games, it behaves a bit slowly. However, as the competition progressed, the pitches improved and showed good batting conditions. The average score at this stadium over the last three games has been 165. The dew can have a significant impact on the second innings, so toss-winning captains will choose to bowl first.

60%

Pace Bowling

40%

Spin Bowling

50%

Batting Pitch

161

Average Score

50%

Bowling Pitch

Player Picks

6.5
C

Philip Salt ADKR | WK

The English top-order batter Phil Salt has been consistently delivering great performances. He is capable of turning the match in favour of his team with the bat at any time. Moreover, he scored 35 runs in 24 balls in the last game against the Gulf Giants.

8
VC

Jonny Bairstow MIE | WICKETKEEPER

English top-order batter Bairstow is a brilliant batsman who has played explosive innings many times. Moreover, he also scored 67 runs in 40 balls in the previous game against the Dubai Capitals. MI Emirates will definitely hope for a good inning in the next game.

9

Alex Hales ADKR | BAT

Alex Hales is an excellent British batter who is in great form this year. Moreover, he scored 46 runs in 39 balls in the previous game against the Gulf Giants. He is definitely a key player for the Knight Riders.

8.5

Waseem Muhammad MIE | BAT

UAE’s top-order batter Muhammad Waseem is an aggressive batsman. Moreover, he also scored 151 runs in the last 5 innings. MI Emirates will definitely hope for a good innings from him in the next game.

6

Alishan Sharafu ADKR | BAT

Alishan Sharafu is the UAE's top-order young batsman, having scored 205 runs with an average of 25 in the last ten matches and a strike rate of above 122. Furthermore, he performed well in the recent past.

7.5

Sherfane Rutherford ADKR | BAT

Romario Shepherd is an excellent Caribbean all-rounder. Moreover, he scored 18 runs and took two wickets in the previous game against the Dubai Capitals. He is definitely a key player for the MI Emirates.

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6.5

Ajay Kumar

ADKR | BOWL

8

Olly Stone

ADKR | BOWLER

Teams will be updated after Toss

Last Updated On - Dec 20 2025 2:03 PM

Players
11/11

Team 1

ADKR

6 : 5

MIE

Credits Left
9.5/100

Mega League
Philip Salt
VC

6.5

Nicholas Pooran

9

Alishan Sharafu

6

Alex Hales

9

Jonny Bairstow
C

8

Waseem Muhammad

8.5

Andre Russell

9

Jason Holder

8.5

Romario Shepherd

8

Naveen-ul-Haq

8.5

Piyush Chawla

9.5

Players
11/11

Team 1

ADKR

5 : 6

MIE

Credits Left
7.5/100

Head To Head
Philip Salt

6.5

Nicholas Pooran
C

9

Alex Hales

9

Jonny Bairstow

8

Waseem Muhammad

8.5

Andre Russell

9

Jason Holder

8.5

Romario Shepherd
VC

8

Rashid Khan

9

Fazalhaq Farooqi

7.5

Piyush Chawla

9.5

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