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Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Desert Vipers , ILT20 2025-26, Today Match Prediction 16 December 2025
ADKR vs DV Win Probability
Toss Winner - Desert Vipers won the toss and choose to bowl first
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders won by 1 runs
Knight Riders look to bounce back and end their four match losing streak
- Abu Dhabi Knight Riders lost the last match they played at Zayed Stadium by 9 runs against the Dubai Capitals.
- The Desert Vipers won two of the five matches played at Zayed Stadium in ILT20.
- Teams batting first won three of the last four T20 matches played at Zayed Stadium.
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders to Win!
| Tournament: | International League T20, 2025-26 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bat |
| Weather: | 25.1°C|Clear |
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ADKR vs DV Live Prediction
ADKR vs DV Match Prediction & Analysis
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders face off against Desert Vipers in match 17 of International League T20 (ILT20) on Tuesday, 16th December. The venue for this match is Sheikh Zayed International Stadium in Abu Dhabi and the scheduled start time is 8:00 PM IST.
Current Standings: The Desert Vipers are at the top of the table with six wins in six matches, while the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders are at the bottom of the table with one win in five matches. It's a must win match for the Knight Riders to stay in contention for a top four spot, while the Vipers will look to seal the qualifier 1 spot with a win here.
Head to Head Record: The Desert Vipers hold the upperhand over the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders with three wins in five matches. The last time these two teams met earlier in the season, the Vipers defeated the Knight Riders by 2 wickets chasing down 172 runs in 19.3 overs.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
ADKR
L
L
L
L
W
ADKR
187/8 in 20.0 9.35
ILT20 2025-26
Dubai Capitals beat Abu Dhabi Knight Riders by 9 runs196/5 in 20.0 9.8
123/3 in 13.5 8.89
ILT20 2025-26
MI Emirates beat Abu Dhabi Knight Riders by 8 wickets122/10 in 19.3 6.26
175/8 in 19.3 8.97
ILT20 2025-26
Desert Vipers beat Abu Dhabi Knight Riders by 3 wickets171/6 in 20.0 8.55
194/9 in 20.0 9.7
ILT20 2025-26
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders beat Sharjah Warriors by 39 runs233/4 in 20.0 11.65
DV
W
W
W
W
W
DV
171/5 in 19.4 8.69
ILT20 2025-26
Desert Vipers beat Dubai Capitals by 6 wickets166/4 in 20.0 8.3
157/7 in 20.0 7.85
ILT20 2025-26
Desert Vipers beat Gulf Giants by 8 wickets
158/2 in 16.5 9.39
179/9 in 20.0 8.95
ILT20 2025-26
Desert Vipers won by Tie Breaker
9/0 in 1.0 9
175/8 in 19.3 8.97
ILT20 2025-26
Desert Vipers beat Abu Dhabi Knight Riders by 3 wickets171/6 in 20.0 8.55
HEAD TO HEAD
Last 5 Matches
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TEAMS PREVIEW
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders Preview
After a win in their first match of the season, the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders lost their fourth consecutive match, with the latest being a narrow 9-run defeat against Dubai Capitals. Chasing 197, the Knight Riders got off to a shaky start, losing early wickets that put them under pressure.
Andre Russell fought hard with an unbeaten 53, while Jason Holder added a quick 22 to keep hopes alive. However, regular wickets and disciplined bowling from Dubai, especially Waqar Salamkheil’s three-wicket haul, meant Abu Dhabi fell short despite a late surge.
The Knight Riders top order has failed to fire big time, while their bowlers haven't been spot on in the death overs. In two of the last three matches they have been bowled out for under 130 runs, which shows inconsistency from their batters while they conceded over 170 runs in four of the five matches.
Andre Russell has been the lone star with the bat scoring 112 runs at a strike rate of 169.69, while Liam Livingstone after smashing 82* runs in the first match, scored 29 runs in the last four matches. Alishan Sharafu is the leading run-scorer for ADKR scoring 127 runs. In the bowling department left arm seamer Ajay Kumar has picked up 7 wickets in 5 matches.
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders Predicted Playing XI:
Phil Salt (wk), Alex Hales, Sherfane Rutherford, Liam Livingstone, Brandon McMullen, Alishan Sharafu, Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, Jason Holder (c), George Garton, Ajay Kumar
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders Key Players From Previous Game Of International League T20, 2025-26
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders Actual Playing XI:
Alex Hales, Alishan Sharafu, Liam Livingstone, Sherfane Rutherford, Andre Russell, Jason Holder, Sunil Narine, Shadley van Schalkwyk, Philip Salt, Michael Pepper, Olly Stone, Ajay Kumar
Desert Vipers Preview
The Desert Vipers continue their dominance, outclassing every opponent they have come up against and registered their sixth win of the season, remaining the only unbeaten team. In their last match, the Vipers defeated the Dubai Capitals by five wickets in a well-controlled chase.
Chasing 167, the Vipers lost a few early wickets but stayed calm through the middle overs. Sam Curran led from the front with a match-winning unbeaten 52, anchoring the innings under pressure. Hasan Nawaz and Max Holden provided brisk contributions, keeping the run rate in check. Curran also impressed with the ball, picking up two key wickets to set up another confident Vipers victory.
Sam Curran has been instrumental in the Vipers’ successful run so far, scoring 208 runs and also picking up five wickets. His fellow Surrey teammate, Dan Lawrence, has been the perfect foil in the middle order, contributing 102 runs. Max Holden, after a quiet start to the season, has come good in the last two matches and has scored 172 runs so far.
Khuzaimia Tanveer has been the most impressive bowler for the Vipers, picking up 10 wickets, while Noor Ahmad has dominated the middle phase with nine wickets. David Payne has quietly gone about his work, chipping in with seven wickets, though his economy rate of 8.93 has been slightly expensive by his standards.
Desert Vipers Predicted Playing XI:
Fakhar Zaman, Max Holden, Hasan Nawaz, Sam Curran, Dan Lawrence, Shimron Hetmyer, Tom Bruce, Vriitya Aravind (wk), Lockie Ferguson (c), Naseem Shah, Khuzaima Tanveer
Desert Vipers Key Players From Previous Game Of International League T20, 2025-26
Desert Vipers Actual Playing XI:
Vriitya Aravind, Lockie Ferguson, Sam Curran, Qais Ahmad, Noor Ahmad, Fakhar Zaman, Max Holden, Hasan Nawaz , Shimron Hetmyer, Dan Lawrence, Tom Bruce, Khuzaima Tanveer
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
The weather in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday is expected to be partly sunny, with temperatures around 22°C. There is only a 2% chance of precipitation, ensuring dry playing conditions. Moderate humidity at 63% and steady winds of around 24 km/h may offer some assistance to swing bowlers early on.
ADKR vs DV Pitch Report
Pitch Condition
BalancedBatting Conditions
Moderate ScoringPace Bowling
Pace BounceSpin Bowling
Average Turn
The pitch at Abu Dhabi has offered a balanced track so far, where both batters and bowlers have benefitted from it. All the four matches have been highly competitive mostly going down the wire. The average 1st innings score is 163 runs, pacers are going to be key at this venue. A score of around 170-180 while batting first could be a par score in today's match.
Toss: To Bat
Teams batting first won three of the four ILT20 matches played at Zayed Stadium this season. The Knight Riders haven't been at their best while chasing, while the Vipers have been a the top of their both while batting and bowling first. Considering both teams recent form, the captain that wins the toss will look to bat first.
ADKR vs DV
Winning Prediction
Desert Vipers enter this contest as the clear favourites to win this match and the odds are also in their favour. But it's a must win match for the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders and the calibre of the players they have, we are going against the odds and back the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders to win and end their four match losing streak.
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders to Win!
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