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MIE vs ADKR Today Match Prediction, Who Will Win? Expert Prediction | Qualifier 2 IL T20 2025-26?

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MIE vs ADKR Today Match Prediction: MI Emirates (MIE) and Abu Dhabi Knight Riders (ADKR) will face off in Qualifier 2 of the IL T20 2025-26. The match will take place on Friday, January 2, at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. Are you looking for MI Emirates vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders today’s match prediction?

Quick Answer: Our MIE vs ADKR Match Prediction & Tips

Question Answer
Winner Prediction MI Emirates to win.
Most Runs Waseem Muhammad (MIE), Phil Salt (ADKR)
Most Wickets Allah Ghazanfar (MIE), Jason Holder (ADKR)
Most 6s MIE to hit more sixes
Most 4s MIE to hit more fours
Fantasy Tips MIE vs ADKR Dream11 Prediction

MIE vs ADKR Today Match Prediction – Team Analysis

MI Emirates (MIE) Team Analysis

MI Emirates have had a decent campaign so far, winning seven league matches out of ten and securing 2nd spot in the points table. They faced a 45-run defeat in Qualifier 1 against Desert Vipers. But today they have a good opportunity to reach the tournament final. Kieron Pollard’s men will give their all to win this match.

MI Emirates’ Team Strength:

Waseem Mohammad: He will have the responsibility of giving his team a great start, and he is also currently the highest run-scorer.

Tom Banton: The wicket keeper played a destructive innings of 63 runs off just 27 balls in the last outing.

Romario Shepherd: All-rounder Shepherd has the highest batting average of 58.00 in this tournament.

Kieron Pollard: He is in splendid form and has scored 197 runs with a strike rate of 150.38.

Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar: He has been lethal with the ball as he has taken 12 wickets so far.


Abu Dhabi Knight Riders (ADKR) Team Analysis

Abu Dhabi Knight Riders have reached Qualifier 2 after winning the eliminator match against Dubai Capitals by 50 runs. Thanks to Michael-Kyle Pepper, who scored 72 runs in 49 balls, and Phil Salt added 43 runs, while Jason Holder, Sunil Narine and Liam Livingstone picked up 3 wickets each.

Abu Dhabi Knight Riders’ Team Strength:

Michael-Kyle Pepper: Michael once again gave his team a flying start. He scored 72 runs off 49 balls.

Phil Salt: The responsibility of leading the batting attack will rest on the shoulders of Salt.

Liam Livingstone: He has scored 222 runs so far with a batting average of 24.67.

Sunil Narine: He was awarded Player of the Match for his excellent bowling performance in the last match. Ajay Kumar: With a total of 16 wickets, he is the leading wicket-taker for ADKR.


Match Details & Live Streaming:

Match No. MIE vs ADKR Qualifier 2
Tournament IL T20 2025-26
Date & Time Friday, January 2, 8:00 PM IST
Venue Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah, UAE.
Live Streaming Fancode

MI Emirates vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders: Probable Playing 11

MI Emirates Probable XI:

Waseem Muhammad, Tom Banton, Dan Mousley, Kieron Pollard, Romario Shepherd, Shakib Al Hasan, Sanjay Krishnamurthy, Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar, Zahoor Khan, Arab Gul, Fazalhaq Farooqi (SUB OUT ↓), Andre Fletcher

Abu Dhabi Knight Riders Probable XI:

Phil Salt (SUB OUT ↓), Michael-Kyle Pepper (WK), Alex Hales, Alishan Sharafu, Liam Livingstone, Andre Russell, Brandon McMullen, Jason Holder, Sunil Narine, Piyush Chawla, Ajay Kumar, Olly Stone (SUB IN ↑), George Garton


MI Emirates vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, Players To Watch Out for

Who will be the top run scorer for MI Emirates today?

Waseem Muhammad is our pick to top-score for MI Emirates.

Player MAT INNS NO RUNS HS AVG BF SR 100s 50s 6s 4s
1. Waseem Muhammad 11 11 1 334 59 33.40 254 131.50 1 12 30
2. Nicholas Pooran 9 9 3 267 69 44.50 227 117.62 1 13 17
3. Tom Banton 11 11 1 256 63 25.60 193 132.64 1 11 21

Who will be the top run scorer for Abu Dhabi Knight Riders today?

Phil Salt is our pick to top-score for Abu Dhabi Knight Riders.

Player MAT INNS NO RUNS HS AVG BF SR 100s 50s 6s 4s
1. Phil Salt 10 10 1 255 72 28.33 199 128.14 1 10 20
2. Liam Livingstone 11 11 2 222 82 24.67 153 145.10 2 13 10
3. Alex Hales 11 10 220 53 22.00 166 132.53 1 11 19

Who will pick the most wicket for the MI Emirates in the match?

Pick: Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar to take the most wickets for MI Emirates.

Player MAT INNS OVR RUNS WK BBI AVG ECN SR 4W 5W MD
1. Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar 11 11 39.4 285 12 3/28 23.75 7.18 19.83 1
2. Fazalhaq Farooqi 9 9 33.3 265 10 4/14 26.50 7.91 20.10 1 1
3. Zahoor Khan 9 9 28 253 9 3/16 28.11 9.04 18.67

Who will pick the most wicket for Abu Dhabi Knight Riders in the match?

Pick: Jason Holder to take the most wickets for Abu Dhabi Knight Riders.

Player MAT INNS OVR RUNS WK BBI AVG ECN SR 4W 5W MD
1. Ajay Kumar 11 11 42 341 16 3/21 21.31 8.12 15.75
2. Jason Holder 9 9 33.2 220 15 3/18 14.67 6.60 13.33 1
3. Andre Russell 10 8 22 225 10 3/13 22.50 10.23 13.20

MI Emirates vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, Which Team Will score more sixes?

We expect MIE to hit more sixes in this match

MI Emirates vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, Which Team Will score more fours?

We expect MIE to hit more fours in this match.

Who will win today’s UAE T20 League match between MIE and ADKR?

  • MI Emirates have more talented and experienced players in their squad.
  • In head-to-head matches, MIE has dominated ADKR.
  • Overall, MI Emirates is the more balanced side.

Prediction: MI Emirates to win.


Disclaimer: This prediction is based on player stats, form, and match conditions. Cricket is unpredictable; consider other factors before making decisions.

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