MIE vs DV Match Preview- ILT20 2025-26, Match 9

MI Emirates will be up against Desert Vipers in the ninth match of the International League T20. The MIE vs DV Match Preview provides today's match details for the ninth match of the tournament.

MIE vs DV Match Preview- ILT20 2025-26, Match 9:

Date and Venue:

The MIE vs DV match will be played on December 9 at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi. The game will start at 8:00 PM IST.

Squads:

MI Emirates

Muhammad Waseem, Jonny Bairstow, Nicholas Pooran, Tom Banton, Kieron Pollard (c), Romario Shepherd, Chris Woakes, Rashid Khan, Muhammad Rohid Khan, Tajinder Dhillon, AM Ghazanfar, Zahoor Khan, Nosthush Kenjige, Andre Fletcher, Shakib Al Hasan, Naveen-ul-Haq, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Ackeem Auguste, Arab Gul Momand, Kamindu Mendis, Zain Ul Abidin, Mohamed Shafeeq, Jordan Thompson

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Desert Vipers

Fakhar Zaman, Andries Gous, Max Holden, Sam Curran (c), Dan Lawrence, Shimron Hetmyer, Hasan Nawaz, Khuzaima Tanveer, Qais Ahmad, Naseem Shah, Noor Ahmad, Matiullah Khan, Vriitya Aravind, Sanjay Pahal, Tom Bruce, David Payne, Faridoon Dawoodzai, Lockie Ferguson, Wanindu Hasaranga, Faisal Khan, Bilal Tahir, Tawanda Muyeye

MIE vs DE Key battles:

Nicholas Pooran vs Sam Curran

Nicholas Pooran would want to get back among runs in the upcoming game after getting out for a low score against the Sharjah Warriors

Pooran will have to face the challenge of Sam Curran, who will look to get the better of him and restrict the MI Emirates from scoring freely.

Kieron Pollard vs Naseem Shah

Hard-hitting batter Kieron Pollard would look to unleash himself against the bowling attack of the Desert Vipers and play a match-winning knock for his team.

Pollard will have to tackle the bowling of Nseem Shah, who will be entrusted to pick wickets in all three phases of the innings

Fakhar Zaman vs Zahoor Khan

Opening batter Fakhar Zaman would want to show his batting prowess and flex his musculesespecially in the powerplay against the MI Emiratis to get the bowlers under pressure.

Fakhar will face the challenge of Zahoor Khan, who would wish to put on a strong performance and help his team win the match against the MI Emirates to strengthen their position in the points table.

Sam Curran vs Naveen-ul-Haq

England's all-rounder Sam Curran will have to take the responsibility and perform with the bat while batting in the top five and carry the same in the team's bowling innings.

Sam Curran will be up against Naveen-ul-Haq, who has the reputation of picking wickets at regular intervals, and will look to do the same in the next match.

MIE vs DV Key Players:

MIE- Jonny Bairstow, Nicholas Pooran, Kieron Pollard, AM Ghazanfar, Naveen-ul-Haq

DV- Fakhar Zaman, Sam Curran, Shimron Hetmyer, Noor Ahmad, Naseem Shah

MIE vs DV Weather Report:

There are no chances of rain during the game in Abu Dhabi with a maximum temperature of 30°C and a minimum of 18°C.

Conclusion

Both teams will put their best foot forward in all three aspects of the upcoming game in order to win and build momentum early in the tournament.