Desert Vipers will face Abu Dhabi Knight Riders at Sharjah Cricket Stadium in Sharjah for the 4th Match of the International League T20 2025-26. This promises to be a closely contested encounter as both teams are locked at 2 wins each in their head-to-head record, making this a crucial clash for establishing dominance early in the tournament.
The head-to-head record between these two teams shows perfect balance. In 4 matches played between them, each team has won 2 matches with no ties or no results, making this rivalry intensely competitive. However, Desert Vipers holds momentum from winning both recent encounters in January 2025, including a dominant 53-run victory in their last meeting.
DV vs ADKR ILT20 Match Preview
Sharjah Cricket Stadium in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, will host this exciting ILT20 encounter. Based on recent T20 matches played at this venue, the ground has an average score of 140 runs in the last 5 T20s, indicating challenging bowling-friendly conditions with good assistance for pace bowlers, who have taken 32 out of 60 wickets at this venue, while spinners have claimed 28 wickets.
Both teams come into this match with concerning recent form. Desert Vipers’ form reads W-L-W-L-L, showing inconsistency with losses in their last two matches. Abu Dhabi Knight Riders displays even more worrying form with W-L-L-L-L, having lost their last four consecutive matches despite winning their season opener.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Desert Vipers vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders |
| Date | December 5th, 2025 |
| Time | 8:00 PM IST, 6:30 PM LOCAL |
| Venue | Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah |
| Tournament | International League T20 2025-26 – 4th Match |
Pitch Report
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Type | Expected to be a bowling-friendly wicket |
| Average Score | 140 runs (average in last 5 T20s at this venue) |
| Favors | Pacers – pitch offers good assistance with favourable conditions |
| Surface | Challenging batting conditions, pace-friendly surface |
| Weather Impact | Cloudy with 10% precipitation chance |
| Toss Factor | Teams winning the toss prefer to bowl first – 76% opted to bowl |
Weather Report
| Condition | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 25°C with cloudy conditions expected |
| Humidity | 59% – Moderate humidity levels |
| Wind Speed | 10 km/h – Light winds |
| Rain Chance | 10% precipitation expected – minimal rain threat |
| Overall | Cloudy conditions, ideal for pace bowling |
Toss Prediction
Historical data from Sharjah Cricket Stadium shows teams winning the toss have an overwhelming 76% preference to bowl first over the last 5 years in T20s. More significantly, teams bowling first have achieved an impressive 70% win rate at this venue in recent T20s. The team winning the toss is strongly expected to bowl first.
Injury Updates
No major injuries reported. Both teams will be playing their strongest XI.
Dream11 Team For DV vs ADKR
DV vs ADKR Head-to-Head Records
- DV beat ADKR by 53 runs: Desert Vipers – 193/5 (20), Abu Dhabi Knight Riders – 140/10 (17.4) (18 Jan, 2025)
- DV beat ADKR by 7 wickets: Desert Vipers – 168/3 (18.4), Abu Dhabi Knight Riders – 166/5 (20) (12 Jan, 2025)
- ADKR beat DV by 6 wickets: Desert Vipers – 154/8 (20), Abu Dhabi Knight Riders – 160/4 (17.2) (27 Jan, 2024)
- ADKR beat DV by 6 wickets: Desert Vipers – 164/8 (20), Abu Dhabi Knight Riders – 166/4 (17.4) (21 Jan, 2024)
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Top Picks For The Match
| Player | Reason |
|---|---|
| L Livingstone (Captain) | Scored 250 runs in 5 matches |
| S Curran (Vice Captain) | Scored 52 runs and took 4 wickets in 5 matches |
| Alex Hales | Scored 163 runs in 5 matches |
| Shimron Hetmyer | Scored 84 runs in 5 matches |
| Naseem Shah | Took 7 wickets in 5 matches |
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