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.