MI Emirates and Desert Vipers will clash in match 9 of the ILT20 2025 tournament at the Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi on December 9, 2025.
MI Emirates have played two games so far and won and lost one each. Given the tournament’s longevity, MI Emirates would like to win a few more games upfront to have the cushion.
Here is the predicted MI Emirates XI for match 9 of ILT20 2025:
Top Order:

Muhammad Waseem has made 911 runs at a strike rate of 139.19 in 35 games, with the best score of 89*. Jonny Bairstow has made 48 runs at a strike rate of 129.72, with the highest score of 37. Tom Banton made 792 runs at a strike rate of 136.31, including two centuries and three fifties, with the best score of 105.
Middle Order:

Nicholas Pooran has scored 1061 runs at a strike rate of 152.44 in 33 games, with seven fifties and a best score of 66*. Kieron Pollard has scored 714 runs at a strike rate of 163.38 in 24 games, with the best score of 86. Shakib Al Hasan has made 16 runs in his ILT20 2025 debut.
Lower Order:

Romario Shepherd has scored 128 runs at a strike rate of 182.85 in 11 games in ILT20. Rashid Khan has taken four wickets in three games in ILT20 at an economy of 9.45.
Bowlers:

AM Ghazanfar has taken two wickets in four games in ILT20 so far. Naveen Ul Haq has taken 13 wickets at an economy of 8.17 in 10 games, with the best bowling of 5/38. Zahoor Khan has taken 14 wickets at an economy of 8.55 in 18 games, with the best bowling of 2/8.
Disclaimer: This Exclusive News is based on the author’s understanding, analysis, and instinct. As you review this information, consider the points mentioned and form your own conclusions.
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