Match 17 is set for 16 December 2025, featuring Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Desert Vipers. Expect a big fireworks display as part of this exciting match at Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi.
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Desert Vipers Live Streaming, DP World ILT20 2025-26: When Does the Match Begin?
The match will begin at 6.30 PM (UAE Time Zone), which is 3 Hours Ahead of 6:30 PM (IST) and 2:30 PM GMT.
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Desert Vipers Live Streaming, DP World ILT20 2025-26: Preview of Match
In terms of T20 competition performance, both teams are pretty evenly matched And, as the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders showed by switching up their strategy to boguate different kinds of batsmen and bowlers when beating the Desert Vipers, this openness to mixing strategies is an advantage to the Desert Vipers, who utilize a consistent hitting-based offensive strategy based on their lineup of very powerful hitters in order to win games. Each team is also trying to develop momentum for their respective round robin tournaments while improving their playoff position.
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Desert Vipers Live Streaming, DP World ILT20 2025-26: Where to View
Fans in India can watch the live match through FanCode (which provides live statistics, updates on every ball played, and highlights from all matches). To see the content on FanCode you must be subscribed to this service.
Fans in the UAE have access to the live broadcast of the entire 2025-2026 DPWorld ILT20 season via ZEE5 as well as select ZEE TV channels.
In addition, fans in the UAE can watch the live match on both Dubai Sports TV and Abu Dhabi Sports TV.
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Desert Vipers Live Streaming, DP World ILT20 2025-26: Squads
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders Squad: Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, Jason Holder, Phil Salt, Sherfane Rutherford, Ravi Bopara, Imad Wasim, Akeal Hosein, Lahiru Kumara, Ali Khan, Brandon King, Michael-Kyle Pepper, David Willey
Desert Vipers Squad: Alex Hales, Colin Munro, Sam Curran, Wanindu Hasaranga, Sheldon Cottrell, Mohammad Amir, Lockie Ferguson, Azam Khan, Tom Curran, Luke Wood, Rilee Rossouw, Adam Hose
(Final playing XIs will be announced before the match)
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Desert Vipers Live Streaming, DP World ILT20 2025-26: Match Prediction
Both teams are equally matched. The Abu Dhabi Knight Riders have big power hitters with all-round skills, and the Desert Vipers have an experienced mix along with their strong pace bowlers. This match is expected to be very close, but as you cannot choose one team over the other, it is too difficult to tell who will win until the match begins.
This article is for informational purposes only. Match schedules, broadcast partners, and streaming details may change based on official updates.
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