ILT20 Showdown: Can Knight Riders Avenge Their Loss Against MI Emirates?
The International League T20 is heating up, and we have a cracking contest lined up at the Zayed Cricket Stadium. MI Emirates (MIE) will lock horns with the home team, Abu Dhabi Knight Riders (ADKR). These two met recently at this very venue on December 11th, where MIE cruised to a victory. Can ADKR settle the score, or will the Emirates squad continue their dominance? Let's break down the data to help you create your best fantasy teams.
Match Details
- Match: MI Emirates vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders (ILT20)
- Venue: Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi
Weather Report
Abu Dhabi in December offers perfect cricketing conditions. Expect a pleasant evening with temperatures hovering around 22°C to 25°C. The humidity might rise slightly later in the game, potentially bringing the dew factor into play during the second innings. There is zero probability of rain, so we are set for a full 40-over contest. The wind will be moderate, which shouldn't impact the ball trajectory significantly.
Pitch Report: Zayed Cricket Stadium
This surface has been a sporting one recently. Here is what the numbers tell us from the last 5 matches:
- Average Score: 166.3 runs. It is not a complete road, but batters get value for their shots.
- Pace vs Spin: Pacers are clearly ahead here, picking up 37 wickets compared to just 20 by spinners. The quick bowlers enjoy the bounce and carry.
- Trend: In the recent H2H at this venue, MIE bowled ADKR out for 122. However, other games have seen scores of 180+. A score of 170-175 is par.
Team Analysis: MI Emirates (MIE)
MIE is coming off a solid win against DC, defending a low total of 137. Their bowling unit is clicking at the right time.
- Jonny Bairstow is the undisputed star with the bat, accumulating 203 runs in the series with a massive average of 65 fantasy points per game.
- Nicholas Pooran remains a consistent threat in the middle order (141 runs).
- Bowling Attack: The pace duo of Naveen ul-Haq and Fazalhaq Farooqi is lethal. Naveen has a 100% Dream Team appearance rate in this series. AM Ghazanfar has been the pick of the spinners with 8 wickets.
Team Analysis: Abu Dhabi Knight Riders (ADKR)
ADKR has had a mixed bag of results but won their last two games. They rely heavily on their all rounders.
- Andre Russell is a fantasy monster. With 114 runs and 7 wickets, he is averaging a whopping 103 points per match. He is a default Captain choice for many.
- Liam Livingstone is in fine touch, scoring 187 runs so far.
- Alishan Sharafu has been a surprise package with the bat (166 runs), providing great value.
- Ajay Kumar is the bowler to watch out for, having snapped up 9 wickets in the series.
Key Players for Your Fantasy Team
Wicket Keepers:
- Jonny Bairstow (MIE): In red hot form. Must have.
- Nicholas Pooran (MIE): High upside, especially if MIE bats first.
- Phil Salt (ADKR): Can take the game away in the powerplay.
Batters:
- Liam Livingstone (ADKR): Contributing consistently with the bat.
- Muhammad Waseem (MIE): A solid opener with 152 runs in the series.
- Alishan Sharafu (ADKR): A budget friendly pick who is performing well.
All Rounders:
- Andre Russell (ADKR): The MVP of the tournament so far. Do not drop him.
- Jason Holder (ADKR): Good for points with both bat and ball (6 wickets).
- Romario Shepherd (MIE): A handy differential pick.
Bowlers:
- Ajay Kumar (ADKR): Leading wicket taker for his side.
- AM Ghazanfar (MIE): A mystery spinner who takes wickets in clusters.
- Naveen ul-Haq (MIE): Excellent at the death.
Captaincy & Vice Captaincy Picks
- Safe Captain: Andre Russell, Jonny Bairstow
- Vice Captain: Liam Livingstone, Nicholas Pooran
- Risky/Grand League C/VC: AM Ghazanfar, Ajay Kumar
Expert Strategy Tip
Since pacers have taken nearly double the wickets of spinners at this venue, load your fantasy side with death over specialists like Naveen ul-Haq and Andre Russell. The pitch supports stroke play, so top order batters from the chasing team often have an advantage due to the dew factor settling in later.
Disclaimer: Fantasy cricket involves risk. Please play responsibly and rely on your own skills and research.
International League T20 MIE vs ADKR players T20 past performance, current series performance, fantasy points and selection percentage.
Teams | Date | Venue | Toss | Bat First | Bat Second | Inning 1 | Inning 2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SWR vs ADKR | 03 Dec - 08:00 PM | Sharjah | Warriors | 233/4 (20.0) | 194/9 (20.0) | KnightRiders KnightRiders won by 39 runs | ||
| ADKR vs DV | 05 Dec - 08:00 PM | Sharjah | Vipers | 171/6 (20.0) | 175/8 (19.3) | Vipers Vipers won by 2 wickets (with 3 balls remaining) | ||
| ADKR vs DC | 07 Dec - 08:00 PM | Dubai | KnightRiders | 186/4 (20.0) | 103/10 (15.3) | DC DC won by 83 runs | ||
| MIE vs ADKR | 11 Dec - 08:00 PM | Abu Dhabi | MI Emirates | 122/10 (19.3) | 123/3 (13.5) | MI Emirates MI Emirates won by 7 wickets (with 37 balls remaining) | ||
| ADKR vs DC | 13 Dec - 08:00 PM | Abu Dhabi | KnightRiders | 196/5 (20.0) | 187/8 (20.0) | DC DC won by 9 runs | ||
| ADKR vs DV | 16 Dec - 08:00 PM | Abu Dhabi | Vipers | 181/5 (20.0) | 180/6 (20.0) | KnightRiders KnightRiders won by 1 run | ||
| ADKR vs GG | 18 Dec - 08:00 PM | Abu Dhabi | KnightRiders | 165/7 (20.0) | 167/6 (19.2) | KnightRiders KnightRiders won by 4 wickets (with 4 balls remaining) | ||
| MIE vs ADKR | 20 Dec - 03:30 PM | Abu Dhabi | KnightRiders | 187/4 (20.0) | 152/7 (20.0) | MI Emirates MI Emirates won by 35 runs | ||
| SWR vs ADKR | 22 Dec - 08:00 PM | Abu Dhabi | KnightRiders | 134/9 (20.0) | 135/6 (20.0) | Warriors Warriorz won by 4 wickets (with 0 balls remaining) |
Teams | Date | Venue | Toss | Bat First | Bat Second | Inning 1 | Inning 2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIE vs GG | 04 Dec - 08:00 PM | Dubai | Giants | 163/6 (20.0) | 164/4 (14.4) | Giants Giants won by 6 wickets (with 32 balls remaining) | ||
| SWR vs MIE | 07 Dec - 03:30 PM | Sharjah | Warriors | 185/8 (20.0) | 181/7 (20.0) | MI Emirates MI Emirates won by 4 runs | ||
| MIE vs DV | 09 Dec - 08:00 PM | Abu Dhabi | MI Emirates | 159/4 (20.0) | 158/9 (20.0) | Vipers Vipers won by 1 run | ||
| MIE vs ADKR | 11 Dec - 08:00 PM | Abu Dhabi | MI Emirates | 122/10 (19.3) | 123/3 (13.5) | MI Emirates MI Emirates won by 7 wickets (with 37 balls remaining) | ||
| SWR vs MIE | 14 Dec - 03:30 PM | Abu Dhabi | MI Emirates | 174/3 (20.0) | 168/5 (20.0) | Warriors Warriorz won by 6 runs | ||
| MIE vs DC | 17 Dec - 08:00 PM | Dubai | DC | 137/8 (20.0) | 130/10 (20.0) | MI Emirates MI Emirates won by 7 runs | ||
| MIE vs ADKR | 20 Dec - 03:30 PM | Abu Dhabi | KnightRiders | 187/4 (20.0) | 152/7 (20.0) | MI Emirates MI Emirates won by 35 runs | ||
| MIE vs DV | 21 Dec - 08:00 PM | Dubai | MI Emirates | 124/7 (20.0) | 128/6 (17.3) | MI Emirates MI Emirates won by 4 wickets (with 15 balls remaining) | ||
| MIE vs GG | 23 Dec - 08:00 PM | Abu Dhabi | MI Emirates | 141/6 (20.0) | 142/2 (16.3) | MI Emirates MI Emirates won by 8 wickets (with 21 balls remaining) |
Teams | Date | Toss | Bat First | Bat Second | Inning 1 | Inning 2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIE vs DV | 09 Dec - 08:00 PM | MI Emirates | 159/4 (20.0) | 158/9 (20.0) | Vipers Vipers won by 1 run | ||
| MIE vs ADKR | 11 Dec - 08:00 PM | MI Emirates | 122/10 (19.3) | 123/3 (13.5) | MI Emirates MI Emirates won by 7 wickets (with 37 balls remaining) | ||
| ADKR vs DC | 13 Dec - 08:00 PM | KnightRiders | 196/5 (20.0) | 187/8 (20.0) | DC DC won by 9 runs | ||
| SWR vs MIE | 14 Dec - 03:30 PM | MI Emirates | 174/3 (20.0) | 168/5 (20.0) | Warriors Warriorz won by 6 runs | ||
| ADKR vs DV | 16 Dec - 08:00 PM | Vipers | 181/5 (20.0) | 180/6 (20.0) | KnightRiders KnightRiders won by 1 run | ||
| ADKR vs GG | 18 Dec - 08:00 PM | KnightRiders | 165/7 (20.0) | 167/6 (19.2) | KnightRiders KnightRiders won by 4 wickets (with 4 balls remaining) | ||
| MIE vs ADKR | 20 Dec - 03:30 PM | KnightRiders | 187/4 (20.0) | 152/7 (20.0) | MI Emirates MI Emirates won by 35 runs | ||
| SWR vs ADKR | 22 Dec - 08:00 PM | KnightRiders | 134/9 (20.0) | 135/6 (20.0) | Warriors Warriorz won by 4 wickets (with 0 balls remaining) | ||
| MIE vs GG | 23 Dec - 08:00 PM | MI Emirates | 141/6 (20.0) | 142/2 (16.3) | MI Emirates MI Emirates won by 8 wickets (with 21 balls remaining) |





