ILT20 2025: Predicting top 3 player battles for match 17

Desert Vipers and Abu Dhabi Knight Riders will clash in match 17 of the ongoing ILT20 2025 on December 16, 2025 at the Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi.

The Desert Vipers are in top form in the ILT20 2025 competition. They have played six games in the ongoing ILT20 2025 competition and won all to have twelve points to their name.  

The Abu Dhabi Knight Riders have played five games in the current ILT20 2025 competition. They have only won one game in the tournament and lost four. ADKR has two points to their name.

Here are the predicted top 3 player battles for match 17 of ILT20 2025:

1. Fakhar Zaman vs Jason Holder

Fakhar Zaman has played 324 runs at a strike rate of 130.12 in 15 games, with the best score of 71*. He is the perfect batter in the T20 format, as he looks to maximize the powerplay overs by hitting in the air over the infield. Fakhar would need someone experienced to keep him in check.

Jason Holder has scored 271 runs at a strike rate of 165.24 and taken 30 wickets at an economy of 8.34, including the best bowling of 4/23 and the best score of 42 in 22 games in the tournament. He would be the perfect bowler with experience to keep Fakhar in check, as he has the variations in speed and a very good yorker.

2. Alex Hales vs Lockie Ferguson

Alex Hales has been excellent for Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, scoring 1258 runs at a strike rate of 143.93 in 40 games with one century and 10 fifties, with the best score of 110. Hales is the best batter and highest run-getter in the ILT20 tournament. Having retired from international cricket, Hales is brilliant in shorter formats and focused on giving his best to the team he plays for.

Lockie Ferguson has taken 12 wickets with an economy of 7.63 in 11 games, with best bowling figures of 3/22. Ferguson has the best weapon in his arsenal, speed, as he is known for bowling well over 150 kph and has a killer yorker to boost it. Hales will have a problem facing such a pacy bowler and hitting in powerplay overs.

3. Phil Salt vs Naseem Shah

Phil Salt has made 226 runs in his first outing in ILT20 2025 at a strike rate of 143.94 in nine games, with the best score of 71*. Salt has been in brilliant form with the bat, not only for England but for all the teams he is playing for. Salt loves going hard in the powerplay overs and scoring at a high pace.

Naseem Shah has played four games in ILT20 2025 so far and taken three wickets. But he has a good T20 record with 139 wickets at an economy of 8.04 in 138 matches, with the best bowling figures of 5/20. Shah’s speed will be crucial for countering the threat of Salt in the powerplay overs. Naseem bowls at a swift speed of over 145 kph, and he swings the ball and moves off the pitch as well.

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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