ILT20 2025: Predicting top 3 player battles for match 9

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 in two games so far, winning one and losing to sit with two points. On the other hand, Desert Vipers have participated in two games, winning both to have four points.

Here are the predicted top 3 player battles for match 9 in ILT20 2025:

1. Muhammad Waseem vs Naseem Shah

Muhammad Waseem made 911 runs at a strike rate of 139.19 in 35 games, with the best score of 89*. Waseem has been in top form in the ongoing ILT20 2025 tournament. His ability to hit sixes gives MI Emirates an advantage in the powerplay overs.

Naseem Shah has taken two wickets in two games for Viper so far. He has a brilliant record in T20s, taking 138 wickets at an economy of 8.03 with best bowling figures of 5/20. He swings the ball both ways in powerplay overs, and with his high speed will help Vipers take early wickets.

2. Fakhar Zaman vs Rashid Khan

Fakhar Zaman has scored 260 runs at a strike rate of 137.56 in 11 games, with the highest score of 71* in the ILT20 tournament. Fakhar is a known threat to bowlers upfront, and he loves hitting the ball in the air. He takes on the bowlers and accumulates runs at a good speed.

Rashid Khan has taken four wickets in three games in ILT20 at an economy of 9.45. He has 681 runs at an economy of 6.59 in 500 T20 games, with best bowling figures of 6/17.

3. Nicholas Pooran vs Sam Curran

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*. Pooran is a huge threat to opposition bowlers, given his penchant to hit big sixes and in a huge amount. He has hit 687 sixes in T20 games, and this is where he excels.

Sam Curran has scored 437 runs at a strike rate of 130.83 and has taken 13 wickets at an economy of 8.36, with a highest score of 62* and best bowling figures of 3/28. Curran is the best with the bat and the ball in T20s. He can bat higher up the order and play as a finisher as well. He is excellent with the new ball and also with the yorkers in the death overs.

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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