ILT20 2024: Match 15, VIP vs EMI Match Prediction: Who will win today’s match between Desert Vipers and MI Emirates?

The action will continue in the International League T20 2024 as Desert Vipers (VIP) and MI Emirates (MI) will take on each other in Match 15 on Tuesday, January 30 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. Vipers are coming into the game having lost their previous two fixtures against Abu Dhabi Knight Riders and Sharjah Warriors. As a result, they find themselves languishing on the last spot on the points table with one win from four matches having two points to their name.

On the other hand, MI Emirates are on a winning spree as they’re coming into the fixture with four consecutive wins to their name. They’re ranked on the top spot with four wins from five matches having eight points to their name. The Nicholas Pooran-led side will look to continue their winning run in the upcoming fixture while Vipers will look to bounce back on the winning track after consecutive losses.

VIP vs EMI Match Details

Dubai International Stadium Pitch Report

The results of the five matches played at the venue so far in the tournament have been in the favour of the teams chasing as all the games have been won by them. The average first innings score has been 167 while the highest target chased has been 184 in the same time period. Captain winning the toss will look to bowl first keeping the past record in mind.

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VIP vs EMI Head-to-Head Record 

VIP vs EMI Predicted Playing XIs

Desert Vipers:

Colin Munro (c), Adam Hose, Wanindu Hasaranga, Azam Khan (wk), Shadab Khan, Sherfane Rutherford, Shaheen Afridi, Aryan Lakra, Rohan Mustafa, Luke Wood, Matheesha Pathirana

MI Emirates:

Muhammad Waseem, Andre Fletcher, Nicholas Pooran (c & wk), Ambati Rayudu, Tim David, Dwayne Bravo, Akeal Hosein, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Muhammad Rohid Khan, Waqar Salamkheil, Trent Boult

VIP vs EMI Probable Best Performers

Probable Best Batter: Tim David

The 27-year-old played a brilliant knock of 41* (15) against Gulf Giants and gave a terrific finish to his side. David has scored 98 runs from four innings so far at an average of 49 and a strike rate of 163.33. Having failed to score a half-century in the season so far, the swashbuckling batter will look to notch up a big score in the upcoming fixture.

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Probable Best Bowler: Trent Boult

The left-arm seamer is the leading wicket-taker of the tournament so far with ten wickets to his name from five innings at an average of 12.40 and an economy of 6.88. Boult’s best figures of 3/14 came against Abu Dhabi Knight Riders and he will be eager to bowl another match-winning spell for his team in the upcoming fixture.

Today’s Match Prediction: MI Emirates to win the match

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Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.