Get the best DV vs MIE preview, Final match prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and data for the final match of ILT20 2026. Expert examination and more with Desert Vipers vs MI Emirates.
DV vs MIE Final Prediction
The ILT20 2026 final happens today at Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Desert Vipers square off against MI Emirates at 8:00 PM IST this Sunday, January 04. What a way to wrap up this incredible tournament!
The Vipers have been on fire all season long. Remember Qualifier 1? They absolutely demolished MI Emirates to book their final spot. Eight wins out of ten league games tell you everything. These guys mean serious business in ILT20 2026.
MI Emirates didn’t take the easy path here. Sure, they stumbled in Qualifier 1 against the same opponents. But they dusted themselves off and won Qualifier 2 as champions do. This Playing XI is hungry for that second ILT20 2026 title now.
Pitch Report and Fantasy Cricket Tips
Dubai’s pitch has been a bowler’s dream throughout ILT20 2026. Spinners absolutely love operating on this surface. The ball grips and turns nicely here. Batsmen can’t just walk in and start smashing from ball one.
Players need patience to build their innings on this tricky pitch. Rushing into big shots often backfires badly. Teams posting 160 have defended totals successfully this season. The pitch report clearly favours bowling first today.
Weather conditions look perfect for the final today. The temperature sits at a pleasant 21°C with 58% humidity. Clear skies mean no rain interruptions whatsoever. We’re guaranteed a complete contest tonight.
Desert Vipers vs MI Emirates Head-to-Head Record
Total Matches: 9
Desert Vipers: 5
MI Emirates: 4
Possible Playing 11s (Predicted)
Desert Vipers (DV) Playing XI
Fakhar Zaman, Andries Gous, Max Holden, Sam Curran (C), Dan Lawrence, Jason Roy, Hasan Nawaz, Vritya Aravind, Khuzaima Tanveer, Naseem Shah, Qais Ahmad
MI Emirates (MIE) Playing XI
Muhammad Waseem, Dan Mousley, Tom Banton, Kieron Pollard (C), Romario Shepherd, Shakib Al Hasan, Sanjay Krishnamurthi, AM Ghazanfar, Zahoor Khan, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Arab Gul Momand
DV vs MIE Dream11 Team Prediction
Wicketkeeper: Tom Banton (vc)
Batsmen: Fakhar Zaman, Dan Lawrence, Jason Roy
All-rounders: Sam Curran (c), Romario Shepherd, Shakib Al Hasan
Bowlers: Naseem Shah, Qais Ahmad, Allah Ghazanfar, Fazalhaq Farooqi
Captain Choices for Fantasy Picks
- Sam Curran delivers in big matches consistently and is a perfect Dream11 prediction for DV vs MIE today.
- Tom Banton is a solid captain choices for Fantasy Cricket Tips.
Desert Vipers vs MI Emirates Preview: Dream11 Players to Avoid
- Bilal Tahir: Team report suggests he’s missing from the Playing XI tonight. Skip him completely.
- Tawanda Muyeye: Won’t feature in this crucial match today. Save your Dream11 budget wisely.
This DV vs MIE Preview suggests an exciting encounter in the ILT20 2026 season. Pick Captain Choices from in-form players. Match will favors the chasing side. Win probability suggests MIE have 46% chances to win and 54% for DV.
