Desert Vipers vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders - Players & Playing XI · ILT20 2025
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Based on 8 H2H matches (2023–2025)
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Ajay Kumar
ADKR
Wickets (1+)
Sam Curran
DV
Catches (1+)
Andre Russell
ADKR
Catches (1+)
Hasan Nawaz
DV
Catches (1+)
Daniel Lawrence
DV
Catches (1+)
Naseem Shah
DV
Wickets (1+)
David Payne
DV
Wickets (1+)
Khuzaima Tanveer
DV
Wickets (1+)
Top Performers in H2H
From 8 H2H matches
Sharjah Cricket Stadium
Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
Based on the last 30 T20 matches at this venue (since Jan 2025). Rain-affected matches excluded.
Recent Matches at This Venue
| Match | 1st Inn | 2nd Inn | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| SW vs DV 26 Dec 2025 | 140/7 (20) | 144/5 (19.3) | 284 |
| MIE vs ADKR 02 Jan 2026 | 120/8 (20) | 121/3 (16.1) | 241 |
| AFG vs WI 19 Jan 2026 | 181/3 (20) | 143/9 (20) | 324 |
| AFG vs WI 21 Jan 2026 | 189/4 (20) | 150/10 (18.5) | 339 |
| AFG vs WI 22 Jan 2026 | 151/7 (20) | 136/8 (20) | 287 |
DV at Sharjah Cricket Stadium
Top Scorer
Alex Hales
232 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Khuzaima Tanveer
7 wkts
ADKR at Sharjah Cricket Stadium
Top Scorer
Alishan Sharafu
126 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Ajay Kumar
6 wkts
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Desert Vipers
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Abu Dhabi Knight Riders
Playing XI in this match
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philip Salt (wk) | c Naseem Shah b Qais Ahmad | 18 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 120 |
| Alex Hales | c Qais Ahmad b Noor Ahmad | 53 | 37 | 4 | 3 | 143.24 |
| Alishan Sharafu | c Daniel Lawrence b Noor Ahmad | 25 | 19 | 1 | 2 | 131.58 |
| Liam Livingstone | c Naseem Shah b Qais Ahmad | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 |
| Sherfane Rutherford | c Qais Ahmad b Daniel Lawrence | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Andre Russell | not out | 36* | 23 | 3 | 2 | 156.52 |
| Unmukt Chand | c Noor Ahmad b Naseem Shah | 18 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 138.46 |
| Sunil Narine (c) | not out | 1* | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
Desert Vipers · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naseem Shah | 4 | 0 | 28 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Sam Curran (c) | 4 | 0 | 34 | 0 | 8.5 | 3 | 0 |
| Khuzaima Tanveer | 3 | 0 | 36 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| Qais Ahmad | 4 | 0 | 29 | 2 | 7.25 | 1 | 0 |
| Noor Ahmad | 4 | 0 | 35 | 2 | 8.75 | 1 | 0 |
| Daniel Lawrence | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Desert Vipers · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fakhar Zaman | c Alex Hales b Ajay Kumar | 12 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 133.33 |
| Andries Gous (wk) | c Sherfane Rutherford b Sunil Narine | 17 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 188.89 |
| Max Holden | c Olly Stone b Sunil Narine | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 16.67 |
| Sam Curran (c) | c Andre Russell b Piyush Chawla | 19 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 126.67 |
| Daniel Lawrence | c Alex Hales b Ajay Kumar | 35 | 32 | 2 | 0 | 109.38 |
| Shimron Hetmyer | c Alishan Sharafu b Andre Russell | 48 | 25 | 3 | 3 | 192 |
| Hasan Nawaz | c Unmukt Chand b Ajay Kumar | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khuzaima Tanveer | not out | 31* | 12 | 2 | 2 | 258.33 |
| Qais Ahmad | c George Garton b Olly Stone | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 75 |
| Naseem Shah | not out | 6* | 3 | 1 | 0 | 200 |
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olly Stone | 3.3 | 0 | 48 | 1 | 14.55 | 0 | 0 |
| Ajay Kumar | 4 | 0 | 21 | 3 | 5.25 | 1 | 0 |
| Sunil Narine (c) | 4 | 0 | 35 | 2 | 8.75 | 0 | 0 |
| Liam Livingstone | 2 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 7.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Piyush Chawla | 3 | 0 | 22 | 1 | 7.33 | 0 | 0 |
| Andre Russell | 3 | 0 | 33 | 1 | 11 | 1 | 0 |
Statz Rating
A contextual performance score measuring each player's overall impact in the match. Scaled against the season so ratings are directly comparable across fixtures.
| Rank | Player | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Ajay Kumar
ADKR
|
127.8 |
| 2 |
Shimron Hetmyer
DV
|
80.1 |
| 3 |
Andre Russell
ADKR
|
76.6 |
| 4 |
Khuzaima Tanveer
DV
|
76.2 |
| 5 |
Qais Ahmad
DV
|
65.6 |
| 6 |
Alex Hales
ADKR
|
65.1 |
| 7 |
Sunil Narine
ADKR
|
62.5 |
| 8 |
Daniel Lawrence
DV
|
57.4 |
| 9 |
Noor Ahmad
DV
|
55.6 |
| 10 |
Naseem Shah
DV
|
42.0 |
| 11 |
Andries Gous
DV
|
41.0 |
| 12 |
Sam Curran
DV
|
36.2 |
| 13 |
Alishan Sharafu
ADKR
|
35.7 |
| 14 |
Piyush Chawla
ADKR
|
34.0 |
| 15 |
Unmukt Chand
ADKR
|
31.2 |
| 16 |
Philip Salt
ADKR
|
25.9 |
| 17 |
Fakhar Zaman
DV
|
19.1 |
| 18 |
Olly Stone
ADKR
|
13.2 |
| 19 |
Liam Livingstone
ADKR
|
13.0 |
| 20 |
Sherfane Rutherford
ADKR
|
2.9 |
| 21 |
Max Holden
DV
|
0.9 |
| 22 |
Hasan Nawaz
DV
|
0.0 |
How Statz Rating works:
- Each player receives a contextual match impact score based on their all-round contribution — batting, bowling, and situational factors.
- Ratings are scaled against the season benchmark so they are directly comparable across fixtures and to the season leaderboard.
- A typical top performer scores around 100. Exceptional performances can exceed 100.
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Desert Vipers vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders: who played
Desert Vipers won by 2 wickets (with 3 balls remaining) in ILT20 2025 at Sharjah Cricket Stadium on 5 December 2025. Alex Hales top-scored with 53 off 37 balls and Ajay Kumar took 3/21.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in Desert Vipers vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders?
Desert Vipers XI: Fakhar Zaman, Andries Gous (wk), Sam Curran (c), Daniel Lawrence, Shimron Hetmyer, Hasan Nawaz, Khuzaima Tanveer, Qais Ahmad, Naseem Shah, Noor Ahmad, Matiullah Khan. Abu Dhabi Knight Riders XI: Philip Salt (wk), Alex Hales, Alishan Sharafu, Liam Livingstone, Sherfane Rutherford, Andre Russell, Unmukt Chand, Sunil Narine (c), George Garton, Ajay Kumar, Olly Stone.
Who won Desert Vipers vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders?
Desert Vipers won by 2 wickets (with 3 balls remaining).
When and where was Desert Vipers vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders played?
Desert Vipers vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders was played at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah on Friday 5 December 2025, in ILT20 2025.
What were the final scores in Desert Vipers vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders?
Desert Vipers scored 175/8 in 19.3 overs. Abu Dhabi Knight Riders scored 171/6 in 20 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in Desert Vipers vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders?
Ajay Kumar was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 128/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in Desert Vipers vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders?
Alex Hales top-scored with 53 off 37 balls.
Who took the most wickets in Desert Vipers vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders?
Ajay Kumar took 3/21 in 4 overs.