MIE vs DV Dream11 Prediction, Match 9, International League T20 Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Updates

MI Emirates set to face Desert Vipers in match No. 9 of the International League T20 (ILT20) 2025-2026 at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, in Abu Dhabi, on Tuesday, December 9.

By Bhupender Sharma

Updated - 09 Dec 2025, 10:57 IST

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Preview

In the 9th T20 match of the ILT20 2025-26, MI Emirates (MIE) are set to face the Desert Vipers (DV). However, MI Emirates did not have a good start to the season, losing their first game. But they made a good comeback on the winning track in the last game. Moreover, they won by 4 runs against Sharjha Warriorz in the previous game. Muhammad Waseem and Jonny Bairstow batted well and scored 39 and 37 runs respectively. While Tom Banton and Romario Shepherd also do well in batting for them.

On the other hand, the Desert Vipers made a strong start to the season by winning three games in a row. They won the last game in a super over against the Gulf Giants. The hero of the last match was Dan Lawrence, who scored 56 runs in 31 balls. Moreover, Sam Curran also played well. While Noor Ahmed and Khuzaima Tanveer took two wickets each.

Match Information

MI Emirates vs Desert Vipers, Match 9

International League T20, 9 Dec 2025, Tue, 8:00 PM IST ,Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi

Broadcast

Fancode

Live Stream

Fancode

Weather Report

Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi

Clear

22.3°C

63% (Humidity)

Team Form (Last 5 matches)

MI Emirates

W
L
L
L
W

Desert Vipers

W
W
W
L
W

Players Stats in current Series

1

Dan Lawrence

DV - bat

125 Runs

4 Matches

2

107 Runs

4 Matches

3

Sam Curran

DV - all

89 Runs

4 Matches

86 Runs

4 Matches

82 Runs

3 Matches

6

77 Runs

3 Matches

250.00

3 Matches

2

Khuzaima Bin Tanvir

DV - bowl

217.39

4 Matches

3

Rashid Khan

MIE - bowl

211.11

2 Matches

179.17

4 Matches

5

160.42

3 Matches

6

155.07

4 Matches

1

David Payne

DV - bowl

7 Wkts

3 Matches

2

Khuzaima Bin Tanvir

DV - bowl

6 Wkts

4 Matches

3

Noor Ahmad

DV - bowl

6 Wkts

4 Matches

4

Allah Mohammad

MIE - bowl

5 Wkts

3 Matches

5

Naveen-ul-Haq

MIE - bowl

2 Wkts

1 Match

6

Qais Ahmad

DV - BOWLER

2 Wkts

1 Match

1

Dan Lawrence

DV - bat

5.67

4 Matches

2

5.75

1 Match

3

Allah Mohammad

MIE - bowl

6.66

3 Matches

4

David Payne

DV - bowl

6.92

3 Matches

5

Naveen-ul-Haq

MIE - bowl

7.25

1 Match

6

Qais Ahmad

DV - BOWLER

7.25

1 Match

Probable Playing XI

MI Emirates

JM Bairstow (wk), Waseem Muhammad, T Banton, Nicholas Pooran, Kieron Pollard (C), Romario Shepherd, Shakib Al Hasan, Tajinder Singh, Chris Woakes, Rashid Khan, Naveen-ul-Haq

Bench : Ackeem Auguste, ADS Fletcher, JA Thompson, PHKD Mendis, Allah Mohammad, A Gul, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Mohamed Shafeeq, MD Rohid Khan, NP Kenjige, Zahoor Khan, Zain-ul-Abidin, Usman Khan, U K Shinwari, L Tucker

Desert Vipers

AGS Gous (wk), FK Zaman, MDE Holden, SM Curran (C), Shimron Hetmyer, DW Lawrence, H Nawaz, Khuzaima Bin Tanvir, Naseem Shah, Qais Ahmad, Noor Ahmad

Bench : V Aravind, Faisal Khan, W Hasaranga, TC Bruce, Tawanda Muyeye, Bilal Tahir, LH Ferguson, David Payne, Faridoon Dawoodzai, Matiullah Khan, S Pahal

Injury and availability news

(Will be added when there is an update)

Pitch Report

The pitch at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium is a bit slow and helpful for batters. It also offers good bounce, and the ball generally bounces easily. The pitch also allows batsmen to play their shots freely and with ease. However, spinners also get some help, and if they use the pitch properly, they can prove to be effective. This will be the first match of this league here, so it will be exciting to see what kind of behaviour the conditions show here.

60%

Pace Bowling

40%

Spin Bowling

65%

Batting Pitch

155

Average Score

35%

Bowling Pitch

Player Picks

9
C

Tom Banton MIE | WICKETKEEPER

Banton has been in excellent form for the last few games. He has scored 435 runs in the last 10 matches at an average of over 54, with a strike rate of close to 156. Moreover, he also scored 32 runs in the last game against the Sharjah Warriorz.

8.5
VC

Sam Curran DV | ALL

English all-rounder Sam Curran has been consistently performing well. He has scored 299 runs in the last 10 matches at an average of 42.7 with a strike rate of over 141. Moreover, he scored 44 runs in the previous game against the Gulf Giants.

9

Nicholas Pooran MIE | WK

Nicholas Pooran is a brilliant batter who has played explosive innings many times. Moreover, he scored 217 runs in the last 10 games with an average of 31 and a strike rate of 136.

8.5

Dan Lawrence DV | BAT

Lawrence is one of England's best all-rounders, having helped his team win many crucial matches with his bat and ball. Moreover, he also scored 56 runs in 31 balls in the last game against the Gulf Giants.

7

Noor Ahmad DV | BOWL

Noor Ahmed is a brilliant bowler who has made his mark at every level in the recent past. He is a big threat to the opposition team in Dubai conditions. Moreover, he also took two wickets in the previous game against the Gulf Giants.

8

Romario Shepherd MIE | ALL

Caribbean all-rounder Romario Shepherd has been consistently performing well. He scored 31 runs off 10 balls and took a wicket as well in the previous game against the Sharjah Warriorz.

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8

Tajinder Singh

MIE | BAT

6

Hasan Nawaz

DV | BAT

Last Updated On - Dec 9 2025 10:57 AM

Players
11/11

Team 1

MIE

6 : 5

DV

Credits Left
6.5/100

Mega League
Tom Banton
VC

9

Jonny Bairstow

8

Nicholas Pooran

9

Fakhar Zaman

9

Shimron Hetmyer

9

Dan Lawrence

8.5

Sam Curran
C

8.5

Romario Shepherd

8

Kieron Pollard

9

Naveen-ul-Haq

8.5

Noor Ahmad

7

Players
11/11

Team 1

MIE

6 : 5

DV

Credits Left
6/100

Head To Head
Tom Banton

9

Jonny Bairstow

8

Nicholas Pooran
VC

9

Fakhar Zaman

9

Max Holden

9

Dan Lawrence
C

8.5

Sam Curran

8.5

Romario Shepherd

8

Kieron Pollard

9

Noor Ahmad

7

Rashid Khan

9

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