ILT20 2025: Match 9, ADKR vs DV Match Prediction – Who will win today’s ILT20 match between ADKR vs DV?

Abu Dhabi Knight Riders will take on Desert Vipers in Match 9 of the ILT20 2025 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai on January 18. After losing the first game to Desert Vipers by seven wickets, Knight Riders made a comeback by winning the subsequent game against Sharjah Warriorz by 30 runs. With that win, they are place second on the points table. 

On the other hand, Desert Vipers are sitting atop the table with three wins in as many matches. The have a positive NRR of +0.708 and will hope to keep their winning streak intact. They are coming off a five wicket victory over MI Emirates, where they chased the target on the very first ball of the final over. Their bowling has been particularly good and has been clinical. 

Match Details

Pitch Report

Dubai International Cricket Stadium has assisted the batters and the pacers. The spinners have struggle to take wickets and have been thrashed all over the ground. On the weather front, the skies will be clear and a bit of humidity in the later half of the game. 

Head-to-Head Record

Predicted Playing XIs for ADKR vs DV

Abu Dhabi Knight Riders

Philip Salt (w), Kyle Mayers, Joe Clarke, Michael-Kyle Pepper, Alishan Sharafu, Laurie Evans, Andre Russell, Jason Holder, Sunil Narine(c), David Willey, Shahid Iqbal Bhutta

Desert Vipers

Fakhar Zaman, Alex Hales, Daniel Lawrence, Sam Curran, Sherfane Rutherford, Tanish Suri (w), David Payne, Wanindu Hasaranga, Ali Naseer, Lockie Ferguson (c), Luke Wood

Probable Top Performers from ADKR vs DV

Probable Best Batter: Sam Curran

Sam Curran is the second-highest run-scorer in the tournament. In three games, he has scored 120 runs at a strike rate of 120.

Probable Best Bowler: Lockie Ferguson

Lockie Ferguson is the standout bowler for the Desert Vipers. The pacer has six wickets in three games at an average of 12.17. 

Today's Match Prediction: Defending team to win the match

Scenario 1

Abu Dhabi Knight Riders win the toss and opt to bat first

Powerplay: 40-50

ADKR: 170-180

Abu Dhabi Knight Riders win the match

Scenario 2

Desert Vipers win the toss and opt to bat first

Powerplay: 40-50

DV: 170-190

Desert Vipers win the match

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