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This is DV vs ADKR Dream11 Prediction. It will be the 9th game of the International League T20 (ILT20) 2025. Desert Vipers will be playing against the Abu Dhabi Knights Riders at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai. The match will be played on 18th January 2025 at 3:30 PM IST.
Desert Vipers had an outstanding start to the tournament, winning all their matches and currently lead the points table with six points at a net run rate of +0.70. In their last match, they easily chased down a target of 160 runs. Fakhar Zaman was the top scorer with 67 runs off 52 balls. In the bowling department, Lockie Ferguson took two wickets, while Luke Wood and Wanindu Hasaranga each took a wicket.
Similarly, Abu Dhabi Knights Riders also won their last match by 30 runs against Sharjah Warriorz. Laurie Evans scored 39 runs off 31 balls, while Andre Russell quickfire 24 runs off just 12 balls. In the bowling department, Jason Holder took four wickets, while David Willey took three wickets. Abu Dhabi Knights Riders currently hold the 2nd position on the points table with two points.
DV vs ADKR Dream11 Prediction: Probable Playing XI
Desert Vipers: Fakhar Zaman, Alex Hales, Dan Lawrence, Sam Curran, Azam Khan, Sherfane Rutherford, Tanish Suri, Wanindu Hasaranga, Ali Naseer, Lockie Ferguson, David Payne, Luke Wood
Abu Dhabi Knights Riders: Phil Salt, Kyle Mayers, Joe Clarke, Michael Pepper, Alishan Sharafu, Laurie Evans, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Jason Holder, David Willey, Shahid Bhutta
DV vs ADKR Dream11 Prediction: Pitch Report
The Dubai International Cricket Stadium pitch has proven excellent for batting. The batters will aim for the shorter square boundaries, although variable bounce will be a factor to consider. There should be some assistance available for the spinners as well, resulting in a good bat-and-ball battle. The average first-innings score at this venue is 162 runs.
Fantasy Value from Pitch Report
- Try to fit in the top 4 batters from both teams.
- You can take the risk of dropping the fast bowler from the team bowling first.
- Death bowlers from the first innings and batters will be good C/VC options.
DV vs ADKR Dream11 Prediction: Must Picks
Sam Curran (DV)
- Sam Curran is an excellent choice for the captaincy role in your fantasy team. He scored 28 runs at a strike rate of 121.74 in his last match against MI Emirates.
- Sam Curran is a hard-hitting All-rounder capable of scoring quick runs for his team.
Andre Russell (ADKR)
- Andre Russell smashed 24 runs at a massive strike rate of 200 in his last match against Sharjah Warriorz.
- Andre Russell will bat in the middle order and also bowl some overs, making him the must have pick for this match.
Lockie Ferguson (DV)
- Lockie Ferguson picked up two wickets at an economy rate of 6.2 in his last match against MI Emirates.
- He picked up six wickets at an average of 12.17 and an economy rate of 6.08 in this International League T20.
DV vs ADKR Dream11 Prediction and Tips
If Desert Vipers bats first
- Lockie Ferguson will be a top differential pick.
- Fakhar Zaman, Dan Lawrence and Sam Curran will be the top C/VC options.
- You can take the risk of dropping Luke Wood.
If Abu Dhabi Knights Riders bats first
- David Willey will be a top differential pick.
- Dropping Laurie Evans will be worth the risk.
- Andre Russell, Phil Salt and Sunil Narine will be the top C/VC options.
DV vs ADKR Dream11 Prediction: Dream11 Teams
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DV vs ADKR Dream11 Prediction: Grand League Team
