MI Emirates will take on Abu Dhabi Knight Riders in Qualifier 2 of the ILT20 2025-26 at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium in Sharjah on Friday, 2 January 2026. The MI Emirates lost their last match, which was the Qualifier 1 against the Desert Vipers by 45 runs, while the Knight Riders won the Eliminator against the Dubai Capitals by 50 runs.
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MIE vs ADKR Dream11 Prediction: Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update - ILT20 2025-26, Qualifier 2
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In this MIE vs ADKR Dream11 team prediction, we analyse pitch conditions, injury updates, toss prediction, head-to-head stats, and player performances to help you pick the best fantasy team for today’s match.
MIE vs ADKR Match Preview
MI Emirates will be up against the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders in Qualifier 2 of the ILT20 2025. This match will be played at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, and the winner of this game will face the Desert Vipers in the final of the ILT20. The MI Emirates lost their last game against the Vipers and were in 2nd position on the ILT20 points table.
On the other hand, Abu Dhabi Knight Riders won their last game convincingly against the Capitals and will be looking to continue their winning momentum and make it to the finals.
MI Emirates vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders Match Details
| Series | ILT20 2025-26 |
|---|---|
| Match | MI Emirates vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, Qualifier 2 |
| Toss | To be updated |
| Venue | Sharjah Cricket Stadium |
| City | Sharjah |
| Match Start Time | 8:00 PM IST, 2nd January, 2026 |
| Scorecard | MI Emirates vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders Scorecard |
| Live Streaming | Fancode |
MIE vs ADKR Dream11 Team Today Stats
- MI Emirates top-order batsman Tom Banton was the leading run scorer for the MI Emirates as he scored 63 runs off 27 balls in their last match, including 6 fours and 4 sixes. He is a top choice for the MIE vs ADKR Dream11 today prediction.
- Right-arm offbreak bowler Allah Ghazanfar was the top wicket-taker for the MI Emirates with 1 wicket at an economy rate of 9.20. Our MIE vs ADKR Dream11 prediction today indicates that he will play an important role.
- Abu Dhabi Knight Riders opening batsman Michael Pepper was the top scorer for the team. He scored 72 runs off 49 balls, including 7 fours and 3 sixes. He is a great choice for the MIE vs ADKR Dream11 team prediction.
- Sunil Narine was the leading wicket-taker for the ADKR in their last match. He took 3 wickets at an economy of four runs per over in his spell. According to our MIE vs ADKR Dream11 prediction today match, he is expected to play an important role.
| Player | Player's Stats (Last Match) |
|---|---|
| Tom Banton (MIE) | 63 Runs |
| Allah Ghazanfar (MIE) | 1 Wicket |
| Michael Pepper (ADKR) | 72 Runs |
| Sunil Narine (ADKR) | 3 Wickets |
MIE vs ADKR Injury Update Today
Fans can expect their favourite players and top performers to be included in their MIE vs ADKR Dream11 Prediction Team. All players from both lineups are fully fit and available.
MIE vs ADKR Toss Prediction
We expect the MIE captain, Kieron Pollard, to win the toss and opt to bowl first on this ground, as previous records and pitch conditions favour the team that bowls first on this ground. It could be an advantage in the MIE vs ADKR Dream11 prediction today match.
Record of Chasing Teams at Sharjah Cricket Stadium
The chasing record at Sharjah Cricket Stadium is good. In total, there have been 6 matches in the ILT20 2025-26 at this venue, and the chasing team has won 4 matches, while the team batting first has won 2 games.
| Chasing Record | Winning % |
|---|---|
| Good | 66% |
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MIE vs ADKR Playing 11 (Probable)
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One of the most experienced campaigners of the T20 format, Kieron Pollard, will lead the MI Emirates, while Jason Holder is the captain of the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders. Let's take a look at the probable playing 11 of both teams for a better MIE vs ADKR Dream11 team prediction.
| MI Emirates Playing XI | Abu Dhabi Knight Riders Playing XI |
|---|---|
| Andre Fletcher | Philip Salt(wk) |
| Muhammad Waseem | Michael Pepper |
| Tom Banton(wk) | Alishan Sharafu |
| Kieron Pollard (c) | Alex Hales |
| Sanjay Krishnamurthi | Liam Livingstone |
| Dan Mousley | Andre Russell |
| Romario Shepherd | Brandon McMullen |
| Shakib Al Hasan | Jason Holder (c) |
| Fazalhaq Farooqi | Sunil Narine |
| Allah Ghazanfar | Ajay Kumar |
| Zahoor Khan | Olly Stone |
Highest Run Scorers and Highest Wicket Takers
- Michael Pepper and Tom Banton are the top runners for their respective teams from the last match. Among the players who are set to feature in this upcoming game, viewers will expect an incredible performance from them.
- Allah Ghazanfar and Sunil Narine are the leading wicket-takers for their respective teams from their previous game. According to the MI Emirates vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders Dream11 prediction, these players will be a threat to the opposition in this upcoming game.
| Highest Run Scorers | Tom Banton and Michael Pepper |
|---|---|
| Highest Wicket Takers | Allah Ghazanfar and Sunil Narine |
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MIE vs ADKR Captain and Vice Captain Choices
- For this match, one of the best all-rounders in the world, Andre Russell, and Liam Livingstone emerged as the top captaincy choices, as both players are match-winners and can turn the game with their performance.
- For vice-captaincy choices, Phil Salt and Jason Holder are the perfect choice for vice-captain. Both players have shown match-winning potential in recent matches and are looking in decent form.
| Captain | Andre Russell and Liam Livingstone |
|---|---|
| Vice-Captain | Phil Salt and Jason Holder |
Top Picks for MIE vs ADKR Dream11 Prediction
- Abu Dhabi Knight Riders opener, Michael Pepper, scored 72 runs at a strike rate of 147 in the previous match against Dubai Capitals. He will be a top pick for this match.
- The skipper of ADKR, Jason Holder, scored 22 runs in 11 balls and also took 3 wickets in the last game and will be a top pick in this MIE vs ADKR Dream11 Prediction.
| Players |
|---|
| Michael Pepper |
| Jason Holder |
Budget Picks for MIE vs ADKR Dream11 Prediction
- MI Emirates right-arm offbreak bowler, Allah Ghazanfar, looked in good touch as he picked up a wicket in the last game. Back him to put up a good performance.
- Tom Banton scored 63 runs off 27 balls in the last game for the MIE. He has been in decent form throughout the tournament and will be a budget pick for this match.
| Players |
|---|
| Allah Ghazanfar |
| Tom Banton |
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Best Team for Dream11 Today's Match
- Keeper: P Salt(vc), T Banton, M Pepper
- Batters: W Muhammad
- All-rounders: A Russell(c), S Narine, J Holder, L Livingstone, K Pollard, R Shepherd
- Bowlers: A Ghazanfar
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Best Dream11 Team Today
- Keeper: P Salt, T Banton, M Pepper
- Batters: A Hales
- All-rounders: Andre Russell, J Holder(vc), L Livingstone(c), R Shepherd, S Al Hasan
- Bowlers: A Ghazanfar, F Farooqi
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Note: Sportsdunia has prepared a fantasy team for MIE vs ADKR based on their experience in fantasy cricket.
MIE vs ADKR Dream11 Prediction Today (Qualifier 2) ILT20 2025-26 Players to Avoid
- Sanjay Krishnamurthi from MIE has struggled to put up an impactful performance in the last few games and can be avoided for this match.
- Dan Mousley has struggled to deliver an impactful performance in the last game, so it might be advisable to avoid selecting him for this match in your MIE vs ADKR Dream11 today team prediction.
| Players | Dream11 Credits |
|---|---|
| Sanjay Krishnamurthi | 6.5 credits |
| Dan Mousley | 7.0 credits |
MIE vs ADKR Weather & Pitch Report at Sharjah Cricket Stadium
- The weather in Sharjah for Qualifier 2 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.
- Sharjah Cricket Stadium is a balanced venue and has support for both batters and bowlers. The average first innings score is around 160 runs at this venue in the ILT20 2025-26.
| Temperature | 22°C |
|---|---|
| Weather Forecast | Clear Sky |
| Pitch Behaviour | Balanced |
| Best Suited To | Batters & Spinners |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 160 runs |
MIE vs ADKR Head-to-Head Records
The Abu Dhabi Knight Riders and MI Emirates have competed against each other six times in their head-to-head battle, with MIE dominating by winning 5 of those matches while ADKR won just one game. So the Emirates are way ahead in the MI Emirates vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders H2H rivalry.
| Team | Matches Won |
|---|---|
| MI Emirates (MIE) | 5 |
| Abu Dhabi Knight Riders (ADKR) | 1 |
| 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 Qualifier 2 of the ILT20 2025-26 between MIE and ADKR?
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Who will win Qualifier 2 of the ILT20 2025-26 between MIE and ADKR?
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders are likely to win Qualifier 2 of the ILT20 2025-26.
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