Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Desert Vipers Match Details
Match: Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Desert Vipers, Match 07 | ILT20 2023
Date: Wednesday, 18 January 2023
Time: 19:00 (GMT+5) / 19:30 (GMT+5.5) / 20:00 (GMT+6)
Format: T20
Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Desert Vipers Preview
- Alex Hales is renowned for his dependability and has the potential to lead the Vipers in run production.
- Tymal Mills has the potential to score the most wickets for the Desert Vipers side.
- We are well aware of Andre Russell’s potential when he steps on the gas thanks to his strike rate of 158.33. He will be the Knight Riders squad member who scores the most runs.
In the seventh game of the International League T20 2023, Abu Dhabi Knight Riders and Desert Vipers will square off. Dubai International Cricket Stadium is where the game is supposed to happen.
Due to losses to Gulf Giants and Dubai Capitals in their first two league games, Knight Riders are off to a rough start. They are anticipating starting their winning streak in this game.
In the one game that the Vipers have played so far, they defeated Sharjah Warriors by seven wickets thanks to Alex Hales’ valiant performance, for which he was also named Player of the Match.
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Desert Vipers Weather Report, Toss Prediction, and Pitch Report
During the game, Dubai will have a lovely breeze.
The Dubai International Cricket Stadium, like many other stadiums in the United Arab Emirates, frequently favours the chasing team. In 64 of the 108 T20 games played here, the team batting second has won. Thus, the captain who wins the toss is likely to take the field first.
Both spinners and hitters can benefit from the Dubai International Cricket Stadium’s pitch.
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders Team News & Probable Playing XIs
Paul Stirling and Andre Russell are our top options among the batsmen on the Knight Riders team. Russell has a remarkable strike rate of 158.33, and Stirling has scored 74 runs in two games. The Abu Dhabi Knight Riders are not worried about any injuries.
Recent form – L L
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders’ Probable XI
Sunil Narine (c), Connor Esterhuizen (wk), Brandon King, Paul Stirling, Fahad Nawaz, Colin Ingram, Zawar Farid, Andre Russell, Ravi Rampaul, Akeal Hosein, Ali Khan
Desert Vipers Team News & Probable Playing XIs
Alex Hales was great in the opening game and is carrying over his BBL form. Sam Billings, who had 49 off 38 balls, too appeared to be in fine form. The Vipers have no injury concerns either.
Recent form – W
Desert Vipers’ Probable XI
Colin Munro (c), Sam Billings (wk), Benny Howell, Alex Hales, Rohan Mustafa, Sherfane Rutherford, Sheldon Cottrell, Tom Curran, Ali Naseer, Tymal Mills, Gus Atkinson
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Desert Vipers Head-to-Head Stats (Last 5 matches)
| Team | Won | Lost |
| Abu Dhabi Knight Riders | 0 | 0 |
| Desert Vipers | 0 | 0 |
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Desert Vipers – Match 07, Dream 11
Wicket-keeper
- Sam Billings
Batters
- Colin Ingram (VC)
- Alex Hales
- Colin Munro (c)
- Brandon King
All-Rounders
- Sunil Narine
- Andre Russell
- Benny Howell
Bowlers
- Ravi Rampaul
- Tymal Mills
- Akeal Hosein
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Desert Vipers Prediction
Winning the toss
- Desert Vipers
Top batsman
- Abu Dhabi Knight Riders – Paul Stirling
- Desert Vipers – Alex Hales
Top bowler
- Abu Dhabi Knight Riders – Sunil Narine
- Desert Vipers – Tymal Mills
Most sixes
- Abu Dhabi Knight Riders – Andre Russell
- Desert Vipers – Alex Hales
Player of the Match
- Desert Vipers – Alex Hales
Team Scores Batting First
- Abu Dhabi Knight Riders – 170+
- Desert Vipers – 180+
Desert Vipers is the favourite to win this match.
While Vipers began their season with a win, giving them confidence, Abu Dhabi Knight Riders have had a dismal season thus far with 0 victories in two games. With players in form like Alex Hales and Sam Billings, Desert Vipers may defeat Abu Dhabi Knight Riders and will get their 2nd win.