DV vs MIE Dream11 Prediction, Qualifier 1, International League T20 Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Updates

Desert Vipers set to face MI Emirates in Qualifier 1 of the International League T20 (ILT20) 2025-26 at the Zayed Cricket Stadium, in Abu Dhabi, on Tuesday, December 30.

By CricTracker Staff

Updated - 30 Dec 2025, 12:11 IST

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Match InfoPlaying XIC & VCTeamsWeather ReportTeam FormInjury NewsPitchAvoidable Players

Preview

In the Qualifier 1 match of the ILT20 2025-26, Desert Vipers (DV) are set to face MI Emirates (MIE). The Desert Vipers have performed outstandingly in the group stage and won 8 out of the 10 games, and have become the table toppers. Moreover, they won the last game by 5 wickets against the Sharjah Warriorz. Max Holden played brilliantly for them and scored 66 runs. While David Payne also displayed good performance in bowling, he took three wickets.

On the other hand, the MI Emirates also performed well, winning seven out of 10 games and placing second in the points table. Moreover, they won by 8 wickets against the Dubai Capitals in the previous game. In batting, Kieron Pollard performed well and scored 44 runs off 31 balls in the last game. Muhammad Waseem, Andre Fletcher, and Tom Banton also played well. In bowling, AM Ghazanfar did well and took three wickets.

Match Information

Desert Vipers vs MI Emirates, Qualifier 1

International League T20, 30 Dec 2025, Tue, 8:00 PM IST ,Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi

Broadcast

Fancode

Live Stream

Fancode

Weather Report

Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi

Clouds

25.0°C

29% (Humidity)

Team Form (Last 5 matches)

Desert Vipers

W
L
W
L
W

MI Emirates

W
W
W
W
W

Players Stats in current Series

1

Max Holden

DV - bat

318 Runs

10 Matches

2

Waseem Muhammad

MIE - bat

293 Runs

10 Matches

3

Sam Curran

DV - all

285 Runs

10 Matches

4

Nicholas Pooran

MIE - wk

267 Runs

9 Matches

5

Jonny Bairstow

MIE - WICKETKEEPER

246 Runs

9 Matches

6

Dan Lawrence

DV - bat

214 Runs

10 Matches

1

Romario Shepherd

MIE - all

208.11

10 Matches

2

Khuzaima Bin Tanvir

DV - bowl

206.25

9 Matches

3

Sanjay Pahal

DV - bowl

200.00

1 Match

4

Rashid Khan

MIE - bowl

166.67

5 Matches

5

Shimron Hetmyer

DV - bat

160.87

7 Matches

6

Tajinder Singh

MIE - bat

155.32

5 Matches

1

Khuzaima Bin Tanvir

DV - bowl

14 Wkts

9 Matches

2

David Payne

DV - bowl

12 Wkts

7 Matches

3

Allah Mohammad

MIE - bowl

11 Wkts

10 Matches

4

Noor Ahmad

DV - bowl

11 Wkts

8 Matches

5

Fazalhaq Farooqi

MIE - BOWLER

10 Wkts

8 Matches

6

Zahoor Khan

MIE - bowl

9 Wkts

8 Matches

1

Dan Lawrence

DV - bat

5.40

10 Matches

2

Shakib Al Hasan

MIE - all

5.86

5 Matches

3

Arab Gul

MIE - BOWLER

6.33

4 Matches

4

Allah Mohammad

MIE - bowl

6.95

10 Matches

5

Naveen-ul-Haq

MIE - bowl

7.00

2 Matches

6

Rashid Khan

MIE - bowl

7.19

5 Matches

Probable Playing XI

Desert Vipers

AGS Gous (wk), JJ Roy, SM Curran (C), FK Zaman, H Nawaz, MDE Holden, DW Lawrence, V Aravind, Khuzaima Bin Tanvir, Naseem Shah, Qais Ahmad

Bench : Faisal Khan, Shimron Hetmyer, LH Ferguson, Tawanda Muyeye, Bilal Tahir, W Hasaranga, TC Bruce, Faridoon Dawoodzai, David Payne, Matiullah Khan, S Pahal, Noor Ahmad, Zafar Gohar

MI Emirates

T Banton (wk), Waseem Muhammad, ADS Fletcher, Kieron Pollard (C), Dan Mousley, Shakib Al Hasan, Romario Shepherd, Allah Mohammad, A Gul, Zahoor Khan, Sanjay Krishnamurthi

Bench : JM Bairstow, Ackeem Auguste, Tajinder Singh, JA Thompson, Chris Woakes, PHKD Mendis, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Mohamed Shafeeq, MD Rohid Khan, Naveen-ul-Haq, NP Kenjige, Zain-ul-Abidin, Nicholas Pooran, U K Shinwari, Rashid Khan, SR Patel, Kadeem Alleyne

Injury and availability news

(Will be added when there is an update)

Pitch Report

The pitch at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi generally offers a balanced surface, and we have seen mid-range totals at this venue in the past. However, as the competition progressed, the pitches improved, and on these pitches the captain winning the toss usually preferred to bat first. The average score in the last five matches at this venue has been 162. The dew could have a significant impact on the second innings.

50%

Pace Bowling

50%

Spin Bowling

60%

Batting Pitch

155

Average Score

40%

Bowling Pitch

Player Picks

9
C

Max Holden DV | BAT

Holden has consistently performed well. He scored 318 runs in the last 10 games. Moreover, scored 66 runs in the previous match against Sharjah.

9
VC

Kieron Pollard MIE | ALL

Kieron Pollard is a brilliant batsman who has played explosive innings on numerous occasions. Moreover, he also scored 44 runs in 31 balls in the previous game against the Dubai Capitals. MI Emirates will definitely hope for a good inning from him in the next game.

8.5

David Payne DV | BOWL

David Payne is a brilliant T20 bowler from England and is currently in good form. He took 12 wickets in the last 7 games. Moreover, he also took a wicket in the previous game.

8.5

Waseem Muhammad MIE | BAT

UAE’s top-order batter Muhammad Waseem is an aggressive batsman. He also scored 293 runs in the last 10 innings. Moreover, he scored 27 runs in the last game against the Dubai Capitals. MI Emirates will definitely hope for a good innings from him in the next game.

8.5

Sam Curran DV | ALL

Sam Curran is a great T20 all-rounder and is currently in good form. He scored 285 runs in the last 10 games. Moreover, he also scored 25 runs in the last game against Sharjah.

9

Tom Banton MIE | WICKETKEEPER

Tom Banton is an excellent English batter. Moreover, he scored 28 runs in 20 balls in the previous game against the Dubai Capitals. He is definitely a key player for the MI Emirates.

Avoid Having These Players In Your Fantasy Sports Team

6

Hasan Nawaz

DV | BAT

5

Arab Gul

MIE | BOWLER

Teams will be updated after Toss

Last Updated On - Dec 30 2025 12:11 PM

Players
11/11

Team 1

DV

7 : 4

MIE

Credits Left
4/100

Mega League
Andries Gous

9

Tom Banton

9

Fakhar Zaman

9

Jason Roy

9

Max Holden
C

9

Andre Fletcher

7.5

Shakib Al Hasan

9

Kieron Pollard
VC

9

Sam Curran

8.5

David Payne

8.5

Naseem Shah

8.5

Players
11/11

Team 1

DV

7 : 4

MIE

Credits Left
6/100

Head To Head
Andries Gous

9

Tom Banton
VC

9

Jason Roy

9

Max Holden

9

Andre Fletcher

7.5

Shakib Al Hasan

9

Kieron Pollard

9

Sam Curran
C

8.5

David Payne

8.5

Naseem Shah

8.5

Qais Ahmad

7

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