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This is DV vs MIE Dream11 Prediction. It will be the 7th game of the International League T20 (ILT20) 2025. Desert Vipers will be playing against the MI Emirates at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai. The match will be played on 16th January 2025 at 8:00 PM IST.
Desert Vipers had an excellent start to the tournament, winning both their matches and currently lead the points table with four points. In their last match, Desert Vipers successfully chased down the target of 120 runs in 18th overs. Sam Curran was the standout performer for Desert Vipers, scoring 42 runs off 43 balls, supported by Sherfane Rutherford with 40 runs off 18 balls. In the bowling department, Lockie Ferguson took three wickets, while Mohammad Amir took two wickets.
On the other hand, MI Emirates also won their last match by 26 runs against Dubai Capitals. Tom Banton scored 74 runs off 52 balls, while Nicholas Pooran smashed 59 runs at a strike rate of 203 and posted a total of 187 runs in 20 overs. In the bowling department, Fazalhaq Farooqi and Alzarri Joseph each took two wickets.
DV vs MIE 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, Mohammad Amir, Luke Wood
MI Emirates: Kusal Perera, Muhammad Waseem, Tom Banton, Nicholas Pooran, Kieron Pollard, Romario Shepherd, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Zahoor Khan, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Waqar Salamkheil, AM Ghazanfar
DV vs MIE Dream11 Prediction: Pitch Report
The surface at Dubai International Cricket Stadium tends to favor batters early on, with the ball coming onto the bat nicely under the lights. As the game progresses, spinners often find some grip, especially in the second innings. Pacers who hit the deck hard can extract extra bounce, but overall, stroke play dominates here. The average first-innings score is 170.
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 MIE Dream11 Prediction: Must Picks
Sam Curran (DV)
- Sam Curran is an excellent choice for the captaincy role in your fantasy team. He scored 42 runs and also picked up a wicket in his last match.
- Sam Curran is capable of contributing with both bat and ball.
Nicholas Pooran (MIE)
- Nicholas Pooran scored 59 runs at a massive strike rate of 203.45 in his last match against Dubai Capitals.
- Nicholas Pooran is a powerhouse in the world of Cricket, known for his impressive skills as a left-handed wicket-keeper-batter.
Lockie Ferguson (DV)
- Lockie Ferguson is a strong choice for fantasy teams due to his potential to deliver impressive performances.
- He picked up four wickets at an average of 12 in this International League T20.
DV vs MIE Dream11 Prediction and Tips
If Desert Vipers bats first
- Fakhar Zaman will be a top differential pick.
- Sam Curran, Dan Lawrence and Lockie Ferguson will be the top C/VC options.
- You can take the risk of dropping Alex Hales.
If MI Emirates bats first
- Akeal Hosein will be a top differential pick.
- Dropping Kieron Pollard will be worth the risk.
- Fazalhaq Farooqi, Tom Banton and Nicholas Pooran will be the top C/VC options.
DV vs MIE Dream11 Prediction: Dream11 Teams
DV vs MIE Dream11 Prediction: Small League Team

DV vs MIE Dream11 Prediction: Grand League Team
