ILT20 2025: Match 7, DV vs MIE Match Prediction – Who will win today’s ILT20 match between DV vs MIE?

Desert Vipers and MI Emirates. (Photo Source: X(Twitter)

Desert Vipers (DV) lock horns with MI Emirates (MIE) in match No. 7 of the ongoing ILT20 2025 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai on Thursday, January 16.

The Lockie Ferguson-led Vipers are currently placed at the top of the points table, having won both games they have played so far. They started with a seven-wicket win against Abu Dhabi Knight Riders before beating the Gulf Giants by six wickets.

Meanwhile, MI Emirates started their campaign with an agonising one-run defeat against Dubai Capitals. However, they exacted revenge on the same team in their second match and won by a 26-run margin. MI Emirates are currently placed at No. 2 on the points table.

Click Here: Desert Vipers vs MI Emirates, Live Score – Match 7

Pitch Report

A total of three matches have been played so far at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The average first innings score is 142. Two out of the three games have been won by chasing teams. It is important for batters to make good use of the powerplay. However, the new ball might swing around for the first couple of overs and batters will need to be wary.

Head-to-Head Record

Predicted Playing 11s for DV vs MIE

Desert Vipers

Alex Hales, Fakhar Zaman, Dan Lawrence, Sam Curran, Sherfane Rutherford, Tanish Suri (wk) , Ali Naseer, Wanindu Hasaranga, Lockie Ferguson (c), Luke Wood, Mohammad Amir

MI Emirates

Kusal Perera, Muhammad Waseem, Tom Banton, Nicholas Pooran (c & wk), Kieron Pollard, Romario Shepherd, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Zahoor Khan, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Waqar Salamkheil

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Probable Top Performers from DV vs MIE Emirates

Probable Best Batter: Nicholas Pooran

MI Emirates captain Nicholas Pooran has scored two exhilarating half-centuries in the first two games this season. In the first match, he scored a 40-ball 61. The wicketkeeper-batter followed it up with a 29-ball 59 in the last game against Dubai Capitals. Pooran will want to continue his purple patch on Thursday.

Probable Best Bowler: Fazalhaq Farooqi

Fazalhaq Farooqi could be the bowler to watch out for on Thursday. The left-arm pacer has the ability to swing the new ball at decent speeds. Pooran will want him to strike early. Farooqi bagged a five-for in the first game and followed it up with two wickets in the second.

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Today’s Match Prediction: Chasing team to win the match

Scenario 1

Desert Vipers win the toss and opt to bat first

Powerplay: 40-50

DV: 150-170

MI Emirates win the match

Scenario 2

MI Emirates win the toss and opt to bat first

Powerplay: 45-55

MIE: 155-175

Desert Vipers win the match

Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the author’s understanding, analysis, and instinct. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.