Abu Dhabi Knight Riders (ADKR) and Desert Vipers (DV) are set for a thrilling clash in the 17th match of the ILT20 2025-26 season. The match is scheduled to be held at the Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, December 16. Abu Dhabi Knight Riders Abu Dhabi Knight Riders started their new season with a commanding 39-run victory over the Warriorz in their opening game, but they couldn't continue their winning momentum as they have been rolling on a four-match winless streak. Since picking up a victory over the Warriorz, they have lost their next four matches against the Vipers, Dubai Capitals, MI Emirates and Dubai Capitals. Their latest defeat came against the Capitals by 9 runs--it was their second consecutive defeat against them this season. While chasing a challenging total of 197 runs, they were only able to score 188 in their 20 overs. They are currently sitting at the sixth spot in the points table with just one win in their five matches. Desert Vipers Meanwhile, Desert Vipers have been going phenomenal in the ILT20 2025-26 season, winning six matches consecutively. They are currently sitting at the top of the points table with 12 points. They defeated the Dubai Capitals by 5 wickets in the last over while chasing a total of 167 runs. Sam Curran was the standout performer yet again, winning the match for the team with his unbeaten half-century knock; he also took two wickets in his bowling. The first face-off between these two teams was won by the Vipers, and they will aim to repeat a similar performance. ADKR vs DV T20 Match Details ADKR vs DV ILT20 Match Details Match Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Desert Vipers 17th T20 Match Date and Time Tuesday, December 16; 8:00 p.m. IST Venue Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi Broadcasting and live streaming TV - Zee Network; Live Stream - Zee App ADKR vs DV T20 Pitch Report The surface at Zayed Cricket Stadium is known for its batting-friendly track, offering assistance for batters with its flat, fast and bouncy surface. The batters will get to utilise the pace and bounce, helping them to play the desired shots freely. It’s a good track, and batters will find it easy to play their shots after taking some time out at the crease, especially in the first innings. The average first innings score at the venue is 175 in 2025, which indicates that batting during the first innings will be a little easier. ADKR vs DV Weather Report The weather for this match is likely to be clear and pleasant throughout the game, with no rain predicted at all. The temperature is likely to be around 21-26°C. ADKR vs DV Head-to-Head Records ADKR vs DV head-to-head (in T20s) Match Played 5 Won by Abu Dhabi Knight Riders 2 Won by Desert Vipers 3 Tied 0 No Result 0 ADKR vs DV 17th ILT20 Match Probable XI Abu Dhabi Knight Riders: Sunil Narine, Phil Salt (wk), Alex Hales, Ibrar Ahmad Shah, Liam Livingstone, Sherfane Rutherford, Andre Russell, Jason Holder (c), Ajay Kumar, George Garton, Piyush Chawla. Desert Vipers: Fakhar Zaman, Vriitya Aravind (wk), Dan Lawrence, Shimron Hetmyer, Sam Curran , Tom Bruce, Hasan Nawaz, Max Holden, Lockie Ferguson (c), Naseem Shah, Khuzaima Bin Tanvir. Players To Watch Out For In the ADKR vs DV 17th ILT20 Match Andre Russell | ADKR: Andre Russell is not a new name to this format and this franchise. He has featured in 31 ILT20 matches in his career so far, in which he has amassed 630 runs to his name with 2 half-centuries. He is someone who can change the course of the game on his own with his power-packed hitting ability. In four games this season, he has collected 112 runs with one half-century. He scored an unbeaten 53 runs from just 33 balls in the last match against the Capitals, and has also taken 5 wickets. He is a player to watch out for in this game. Sam Curran | DV: This left-arm all-rounder has been playing a crucial role for the team in the ongoing season of ILT20. He is one fantastic player who can contribute with his batting and bowling skills. In 6 innings, he has scored 208 runs with two consecutive half-centuries in the last two matches, along with 5 wickets in the tournament, overall. He should be on the watch-out players' list. ADKR vs DV 17th T20 Toss Prediction Historical Toss-Winning Stats at the Venue In the last four T20 matches played at this venue, the teams that won the toss have opted to bowl on all four occasions. Advantages of Batting First on This Pitch The team batting first at this venue has won 96 out of the total 206 matches played here, while the teams batting second have won 108 games. But the recent trend suggests that teams should prefer to bat first and focus on putting up a challenging total on the scoreboard. ADKR vs DV Today's Match Scenario Scenario 1 Toss Winner: ADKR (opts to bat first) Power-Play Score: 40-42 ADKR Total: 145-155 Match Winner: Desert Vipers Scenario 2 Toss Winner: DV (opts to bat first) Power-Play Score: 40-45 DV Total: 165-175 Match Winner: Desert Vipers Who will win today's ADKR vs DV ILT20 match? Desert Vipers are a team to beat this season, unbeatable in their first six matches. They will be favourites to win this game as well. The first face-off between these two teams this season was also won by the Vipers; they will look to continue their dominance going forward in the tournament. Moreover, the Vipers have the last three face-offs against this side, which makes them more likely to win this game already.