Match 15 of the International League T20, 2024 has Desert Vipers taking on MI Emirates at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai on 30th January at 08:00 PM IST.

VIP vs EMI (Desert Vipers vs MI Emirates), Match 15 - Match Information

Match: Desert Vipers vs MI Emirates, Match 15
Date: 30th January, 2024
Time: 08:00 PM IST
Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai

VIP vs EMI (Desert Vipers vs MI Emirates), Match 15 Preview

Desert Vipers have played 4 matches in the series and they are currently ranked sixth on the points table, while MI Emirates have played 5 matches in the series and they will be looking to strengthen their hold of the top spot.

International League T20, 2024 Points Table

The points table of International League T20, 2024. Detailed table of matches played, matches won, matches lost and Net run-rate.

Team P W L Pts. NRR
EMI 5 4 1 8 +2.150
DUB 4 2 2 4 +0.630
GUL 4 2 2 4 +0.153
ABD 5 2 3 4 -1.119
SJH 4 2 2 4 -1.504
VIP 4 1 3 2 -0.575

In the last match played by Desert Vipers against Sharjah Warriors, Sharjah Warriors beat Desert Vipers by 7 runs. The top fantasy player for Desert Vipers was Wanindu Hasaranga who scored 106 fantasy points.

In their last match in this series against Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, MI Emirates beat Abu Dhabi Knight Riders by 8 wickets. The top fantasy player for MI Emirates was Muhammad Waseem who scored 125 fantasy points.

VIP vs EMI, Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai Pitch Report and Weather Conditions

The pitch at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai is a balanced pitch. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 133 runs. The team batting first at this venue has won 40% of its matches, so the toss does not make much of a difference here. The team winning the toss may decide to bat or bowl depending on the ground conditions.

Weather Report for Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai

The temperature is expected to be around 22°C with 60% humidity. Winds at a speed of 2.04 m/s are expected. Cloud cover is expected, so expect some movement to aid the pace bowlers.

Pace or Spin?

The venue is suited for both pacers and spinners alike.

VIP vs EMI Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player M R Avg R W Avg W RR RW
Nicholas Pooran 5 181 36.2 0 0 33, 37, 39, 51, 21 -
Colin Munro 5 80 16 0 0 0, 50, 6, 22, 2 -
Alex Hales 5 136 27.2 0 0 61, 0, 21, 11, 43 -
  1. Nicholas Pooran

    Nicholas Pooran is a wicket-keeper with an average of 53 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.3 and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a top-order, left-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the recently played 5 matches, this player has scored 33, 37, 39, 51 and 21 runs at an average of 36.2 per match.

  2. Colin Munro

    Colin Munro is a batter with an average of 33 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.4 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. Colin Munro is a top-order batter who bats left-handed. In the recently played 5 matches, he has scored 0, 50, 6, 22 and 2 runs at an average of 16 per match.

  3. Alexander Daniel Hales

    Alex Hales is a batter with an average of 52 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.3 and is a high-risk, high-returns player for your Fantasy Team. This player is a top-order batter who bats right-handed. In the recent 5 matches, Alex Hales has scored 61, 0, 21, 11 and 43 runs averaging 27.2 per match.

VIP vs EMI Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player M R Avg R W Avg W RR RW
Trent Boult 4 8 1.6 8 1.6 0, 8, 0, 0, 0 1, 0, 2, 3, 2
Shaheen Afridi 3 29 5.8 4 0.8 0, 14, 15, 0, 0 1, 0, 0, 0, 3
Akeal Hosein 4 0 0 6 1.2 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 0, 0, 4, 2, 0
  1. Trent Alexander Boult

    Trent Boult is a bowler with an average of 48 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.4 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He bowls left-arm fast-medium and in the last 4 matches, this player has taken 8 wickets at an average of 1.6. Trent Boult has been very successful at this venue as in the recent 4 matches he played here, he has taken 0, 2, 1, 2 and 2 wickets.

  2. Shaheen Shah Afridi

    Shaheen Afridi is a bowler with an average of 49 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.8 and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. This player bowls left-arm fast and in the last 3 matches, Shaheen Afridi has taken 1, 0, 0, 0 and 3 wickets at an average of 0.8. He has been very successful at this venue as in the last 3 matches this player played here, he has taken 9 wickets.

  3. Akeal Jerome Hosein

    Akeal Hosein is a bowler with an average of 48 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.7 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Akeal Hosein is a slow left-arm orthodox bowler and in the last 4 matches, he has taken 6 wickets at an average of 1.2.

VIP vs EMI Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player M R Avg R W Avg W RR RW
Wanindu Hasaranga 3 20 4 6 1.2 0, 6, 14, 0, 0 3, 0, 0, 2, 1
Rohan Mustafa 3 29 5.8 0 0 0, 14, 2, 13, 0 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
Dwayne Bravo 3 3 0.6 2 0.4 0, 2, 0, 1, 0 0, 0, 1, 0, 1
  1. Pinnaduwage Wanindu Hasaranga De Silva

    Wanindu Hasaranga is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player has an average of 98 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. Wanindu Hasaranga is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the last 3 matches, he has scored 0, 6, 14, 0 and 0 runs at an average of 4 per match. This player is also a handy bowler, bowling leg-break and in recent matches, he has taken 6 wickets, averaging at 1.2 wickets per match.

  2. Rohan Mustafa

    Rohan Mustafa can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Rohan Mustafa has an average of 53 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.3. He is an off-break bowler.

  3. Dwayne John Bravo

    Dwayne Bravo is an all-rounder with an average of 32 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 6.8 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. This player bowls right-arm medium and in the recent 3 matches, Dwayne Bravo has taken 2 wickets at an average of 0.4.

VIP vs EMI Dream11 Prediction: Top Players of the Last Match

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player M R Avg R W Avg W RR RW
Akeal Hosein 4 0 0 6 1.2 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 0, 0, 4, 2, 0
Wanindu Hasaranga 3 20 4 6 1.2 0, 6, 14, 0, 0 3, 0, 0, 2, 1
Trent Boult 4 8 1.6 8 1.6 0, 8, 0, 0, 0 1, 0, 2, 3, 2
Colin Munro 5 80 16 0 0 0, 50, 6, 22, 2 -
Andre Fletcher 5 117 23.4 0 0 42, 28, 30, 17, 0 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
Sherfane Rutherford 5 82 16.4 0 0 4, 28, 20, 0, 30 -

The top point-getters for Desert Vipers are Wanindu Hasaranga with 85 match fantasy points, Colin Munro with 70 match fantasy points and Sherfane Rutherford with 46 match fantasy points.

The top point-getters for MI Emirates are Akeal Hosein with 140 match fantasy points, Trent Boult with 84 match fantasy points and Andre Fletcher with 68 match fantasy points.

VIP vs EMI Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player M R Avg R W Avg W RR RW
Wanindu Hasaranga 3 20 4 6 1.2 0, 6, 14, 0, 0 3, 0, 0, 2, 1
Trent Boult 4 8 1.6 8 1.6 0, 8, 0, 0, 0 1, 0, 2, 3, 2
Nicholas Pooran 5 181 36.2 0 0 33, 37, 39, 51, 21 -
Rohan Mustafa 3 29 5.8 0 0 0, 14, 2, 13, 0 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
Shaheen Afridi 3 29 5.8 4 0.8 0, 14, 15, 0, 0 1, 0, 0, 0, 3
  1. Pinnaduwage Wanindu Hasaranga De Silva

    Wanindu Hasaranga is an all-rounder with an average of 98 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recent 3 matches, this player has scored 20 runs at an average of 4 per match. Wanindu Hasaranga is also a handy bowler, bowling leg-break and in recent matches, he has taken 3, 0, 0, 2 and 1 wickets at an average of 1.2 per match.

  2. Trent Alexander Boult

    Trent Boult is a bowler with an average of 48 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.4 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He bowls left-arm fast-medium and in the last 4 matches, this player has taken 8 wickets at an average of 1.6. Trent Boult has a good record at this venue as in the last 4 matches he played here, he has taken 0, 2, 1, 2 and 2 wickets.

  3. Nicholas Pooran

    Nicholas Pooran is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 53 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.3. Nicholas Pooran is a top-order, left-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the recent 5 matches, he has scored 33, 37, 39, 51 and 21 runs averaging 36.2 per match.

  4. Rohan Mustafa

    Rohan Mustafa is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player has an average of 53 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.3. Rohan Mustafa is an off-break bowler.

  5. Shaheen Shah Afridi

    Shaheen Afridi is a bowler with an average of 49 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.8 and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a left-arm fast bowler and in the recent 3 matches, this player has taken 4 wickets at an average of 0.8. Shaheen Afridi has had a good time at this venue as in the last 3 matches he played here, he has taken 3, 1, 1, 3 and 1 wickets.

VIP vs EMI Squad Information

Desert Vipers (VIP) Squad: Dinesh Chandimal, Mohammad Amir, Colin Munro, Alex Hales, Azam Khan, Tymal Mills, Sheldon Cottrell, Rohan Mustafa, Michael Jones, Luke Wood, Adam Hose, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dan Lawrence, Nathan Sowter, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Afridi, Sherfane Rutherford, Bas de Leede, Aryan Lakra, Karthik Meiyappan, Matheesha Pathirana, Ali Naseer and Tanish Suri.

MI Emirates (EMI) Squad: Dwayne Bravo, Kieron Pollard, Ambati Rayudu, Corey Anderson, Trent Boult, Andre Fletcher, Kusal Perera, Asif Khan, Zahoor Khan, Akeal Hosein, Nicholas Pooran, Odean Smith, Jordan Thompson, Nosthush Kenjige, Tim David, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Waqar Salamkheil, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, Dan Mousley, Will Smeed, Muhammad Waseem, McKenny Clarke and Muhammad Rohid Khan.

VIP vs EMI Dream11 Team Today

Wicket-Keepers: Nicholas Pooran and Kusal Perera

Batter: Michael Jones

All-Rounders: Wanindu Hasaranga, Rohan Mustafa, Aryan Lakra and Odean Smith

Bowlers: Trent Boult, Shaheen Afridi, Akeal Hosein and Waqar Salamkheil

Captain: Michael Jones

Vice-Captain: Aryan Lakra

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