Abu Dhabi Knight Riders will square off against MI Emirates in the 21st match of the International League T20, 2025-26, scheduled to be played on Saturday, 20th December at 3:30 PM IST. The match will take place at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. Check out the best Dream11 team tips, player stats, pitch report, top fantasy picks and dream11 prediction team for today’s ADKR vs MIE clash.
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Abu Dhabi Knight Riders have had a mixed campaign so far, but consecutive wins in their last two matches have lifted them to fourth place in the points table. The recent results have boosted their confidence as they look to stay in contention for a playoff spot.
Meanwhile, MI Emirates have also experienced a mixed season but come into this game on the back of a narrow seven-run win over Dubai Capitals. That victory has pushed them up to third in the points table and given them added momentum heading into this contest.
Andre Russell has scored 135 runs and taken seven wickets so far, making him a top pick for the captaincy role due to his all-round ability. Jonny Bairstow, who has scored 203 runs in the tournament so far, can be considered a strong option for vice-captaincy in this game.
Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi Pitch Report
*The stats are based on the T20 matches played at Sheikh Zayed Stadium.
| Pitch type – Generally balanced / batter-friendly |
| Batting 1st Won – 45 matches |
| Batting 2nd Won – 53 matches |
| Average 1st innings score – 138 runs |
ADKR vs MIE Probable Playing XI
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders: Philip Salt(w), Alishan Sharafu, Liam Livingstone, Brandon McMullen, Sherfane Rutherford, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Jason Holder(c), Piyush Chawla, Ajay Kumar, Olly Stone
MI Emirates: Muhammad Waseem, Jonny Bairstow, Nicholas Pooran(w), Tom Banton, Kieron Pollard(c), Romario Shepherd, Rashid Khan, Mohamed Shafeeq, AM Ghazanfar, Muhammad Rohid Khan, Naveen-ul-Haq
ADKR vs MIE Dream11 Player Stats
| Player Name | ILT 2025-26 Stats |
|---|---|
| Jonny Bairstow | 203 runs |
| Liam Livingstone | 199 runs |
| Ajay Kumar | 10 wickets |
| Andre Russell | 135 runs & 7 wickets |
| Jason Holder | 7 wickets |
| Alishan Sharafu | 164 runs |
ADKR vs MIE Dream11 Team
