Desert Vipers (DV) will take on Abu Dhabi Knight Riders (ADKR) in the 4th match of the ILT20 2025-26 at Sharjah Cricket Stadium in Sharjah on Friday, December 5th. The ILT20 season has begun with strong individual and team performances, and both teams enter this fixture unbeaten.
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DV vs ADKR Dream11 Prediction: Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update - ILT20 2025-26, Match 4

With this article, we bring you the Dream11 prediction for today's match, DV vs ADKR, to help fantasy players pick the best team. This will also guide you with the best DV vs ADKR, today's Dream11 team prediction.
DV vs ADKR Match Preview
Desert Vipers will take on Abu Dhabi Knight Riders in the fourth match of the ILT20 2025. This match will be played at Sharjah Cricket Stadium. Both sides won their opening match of the season. Abu Dhabi won the opening match against Sharjah Warriors by 39 runs. They defended a target of 233.
On the other hand, Desert Vipers beat Dubai Capitals by four wickets in the last game. They chased down a target of 150 successfully. This promises to be a closely fought game between these two sides.
Desert Vipers vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders Match Details
| Series | ILT20 2025-26 |
|---|---|
| Match | Desert Vipers vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, Match 4 |
| Toss | To be updated |
| Venue | Sharjah Cricket Stadium |
| City | Sharjah |
| Match Start Time | 8:00 PM, 5th December, 2025 |
| Live Streaming | Fancode |
DV vs ADKR Dream11 Team Today Stats
- Abu Dhabi Knight Riders all-rounder Liam Livingstone was the top scorer for the team in their last match against Sharjah Warriorz. He scored 82 runs off 38 balls, including 2 fours and 8 sixes. He is a great choice for the DV vs ADKR Dream11 prediction for today's match.
- Olly Stone was the leading wicket-taker for the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders in their last match. He took two wickets in his spell. According to our DV vs ADKR Dream11 prediction for today, he is expected to play an important role.
- Desert Vipers opening batsman Andries Gous was the standout player for the Desert Vipers as he scored 58 runs off 36 balls in their last match. He is a top choice for the DV vs ADKR Dream11 team prediction.
- David Payne was the top wicket-taker for the Desert Vipers with two wickets at an economy rate of 6.5. Our prediction for the DV vs ADKR Dream11 match today indicates that he will play an important role.
| Player | Player's Stats (Last Match) |
|---|---|
| Liam Livingstone (ADKR) | 82 Runs |
| Andries Gous (DV) | 58 Runs |
| David Payne (ADKR) | 2 Wickets |
| Olly Stone (DV) | 2 Wickets |
DV vs ADKR Injury Update Today
Fans will be able to expect their favourite players and big performers to be included in their DV vs ADKR Dream11 Prediction Team. All players from both lineups are fully fit and available.
DV vs ADKR Toss Prediction
We expect the DV captain, Dasun Shanaka, to win the toss and may opt to bat first on this ground, as previous records and pitch conditions favour the team that bats first on this ground. It could be an advantage in the DV vs ADKR Dream11 prediction today match
Record of Chasing Teams at Sharjah Cricket Stadium
The chasing record at Sharjah Cricket Stadium is average. In 62 T20I matches played at this venue, the team that chases the score has won 27 times, while the team that bats first has won 35 games.
| Chasing Record | Details |
|---|---|
| Average | 43.5% |
DV vs ADKR Probable Playing 11
Both teams have dynamic batters and incredible bowlers, who are well-deserved to be included in the playing 11 of their respective teams, and can lead their team to a victory single-handedly with their all-round performances. Let's take a look at the Probable playing 11 of both teams for a better DV vs ADKR Dream11 team prediction
| Desert Vipers Predicted Playing XI | Abu Dhabi Knight Riders Predicted Playing XI |
|---|---|
| Fakhar Zaman | Alishan Sharafu |
| Andries Gous | Liam Livingstone |
| Max Holden | Sherfane Rutherford |
| Sam Curran | Dinesh Chandimal |
| Dan Lawrence | Jason Holder |
| Shimron Hetmyer | Sunil Narine |
| Hasan Nawaz | Adil Rashid |
| Khuzaima Tanveer | George Garton |
| Vriitya Aravind | Saurabh Netravalkar |
| David Payne | Olly Stone |
| Naseem Shah | Ali Khan |
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Highest Run Scorers and Highest Wicket Takers
- Liam Livingstone and Andries Gous are the top runners for their respective teams. Among the players who are set to feature in this upcoming game, viewers will expect an incredible performance from them.
- David Payne and Olly Stone are the leading wicket-takers for their respective teams. According to the Desert Vipers vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders Dream11 prediction, these players will be a threat to the opposition in this upcoming game.
| Category | Players |
|---|---|
| Top Run Scorer | Liam Livingstone and Andries Gous |
| Highest Wicket Takers | David Payne and Olly Stone |
DV vs ADKR Captain and Vice Captain Choices
- For this match, Liam Livingstone and Alex Hales emerged as the top captaincy choices, as both players are match-winners and can turn the game with their match-winning performance.
- For vice-captaincy choices, Sam Curran and Andre Russell are the perfect choices for vice-captain. Both players have shown match-winning potential and are performing outstandingly this year.
| Role | Players |
|---|---|
| Captain | Liam Livingstone and Alex Hales |
| Vice-Captain | Sam Curran and Andre Russell |
Top Picks for GG vs MIE Dream11 Prediction
- Liam Livingstone was the player of the match in the last game, scoring 82 runs in just 38 balls. Back him to do well.
- Andre Russell is a quality all-rounder and scored 11 runs while also picking up two wickets in the last game.
| Players |
|---|
| Liam Livingstone |
| Andre Russell |
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Budget Picks for DV vs ADKR Dream11 Prediction
- Andries Gous looked in good touch, scoring 58 runs in the last game. Back him to put up a good performance.
- Noor Ahmad picked up two wickets in the last game and will be a budget pick against this opposition.
| Players |
|---|
| Andries Gous |
| Noor Ahmad |
Best Team for Dream11 Today's Match
Keeper: A Gous
Batters: A Hales, F Zaman, S Rutherford
All-rounders: S Narine, A Russell, L Livingstone, S Curran
Bowlers: D Payne, O Stone, N Ahmad
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Best Dream11 Team Today
Keeper: M Pepper
Batters: A Hales, S Hetmyer, S Rutherford
All-rounders: S Narine, A Russell, L Livingstone, S Curran
Bowlers: G Garton, N Ahmad, K Bin
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DV vs ADKR Dream11 Prediction Today (Match 4) ILT20 2025-26 Players to Avoid
- Aravind struggled to put up an impactful performance in the last few games and can be avoided for this match.
- McMullen has struggled to deliver an impactful performance in the last few games, so it might be advisable to avoid selecting him for this match in your DV vs ADKR Dream11 today team prediction.
| Players | Dream11 Credits | Dream11 Points (Last Match) |
|---|---|---|
| V Aravind | 7.0 credits | 12 points |
| T McMullen | 7.5 credits | 4 points |
DV vs ADKR Weather & Pitch Report at Sharjah Cricket Stadium
- The weather in Dubai for the 4th match of the ILT20 2025-26 is expected to be clear. There is no chance of rain, and the conditions will remain dry throughout the match.
- The surface at Sharjah Cricket Stadium will be a balanced one with good help for pacers, and batting will get easier post the new ball period. The average first-innings score at this venue is 185 runs.
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 25°C |
| Weather Forecast | Clear Sky |
| Pitch Behaviour | Balanced |
| Best Suited To | Batters & Pacers |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 185 runs |
DV vs ADKR Head-to-Head Records
Desert Vipers and Abu Dhabi Knight Riders have faced each other four times in the last five years, and both teams have won two matches each.
| Team | Matches Won |
|---|---|
| Desert Vipers (DV) | 2 |
| Abu Dhabi Knight Riders (ADKR) | 2 |
| No Result | 0 |
Disclaimer: This team is based on the analysis and experience of the author. While selecting your team, consider the analysis as supporting data while making your own decision. Sportsdunia does not work with insider news or work with insider news and will not be responsible for monetary loss to the users following the analysis.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who will win Match 4 of the ILT20 2025-26 between DV and ADKR?
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Abu Dhabi Knight Riders are likely to win match 4 of the ILT20 2025-26.
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