Desert Vipers vs MI Emirates Preview & Prediction | 2025 International League T20 | League Stage

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A battle of the top two awaits as Desert Vipers meet MI Emirates with the former sitting pretty at the summit of the league stage table.

Date & time: Thursday January 16th 2025: USA PT – 6:30am / USA ET – 9:30am / UK – 2:30pm

Venue: Dubai International Stadium, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Weather: Bright and sunny with temperatures of 25c.

How to watch: USA – ‘ILT20 On Zee’ YouTube channel / UK – Samsung TV Plus and Rakuten TV

Desert Vipers vs MI Emirates Expert Prediction

Desert Vipers have begun this competition like a team capable of winning it all come February. Both their wins have come via successful run chases, whilst MI Emirates got their tournament up and running at the second time of asking, beating Dubai Capitals by 26 runs to move second in the league stage table.

The Vipers’ bowling attack has been excellent so far and in a battle such as this, MI Emirates’ top order will need to be at their very best with the bat. But if Desert Vipers continue to hit the right spots, then it’s going to be difficult for MI Emirates to match them whether they are batting first or second.

Expect a close contest between these two ILT20 heavy hitters. Ultimately, we’re consider edging the unbeaten Vipers to come through against MI Emirates, who have already shown that they are capable of collapsing back in their opening game.

Desert Vipers vs MI Emirates Top Tip: Desert Vipers to win