Desert Vipers vs MI Emirates — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
ILT20 2025/26 • MI Emirates won the match by 4 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of ILT20 2025/26, Desert Vipers took on MI Emirates on Dec 20, 2025, 09:47 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: MI Emirates won the match by 4 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 236 runs and 13 wickets fall between Desert Vipers (116/7 in 20.0 overs) and MI Emirates (120/6 in 17.3 overs).
2. Desert Vipers Innings Breakdown (116/7)
Batting in the first innings, Desert Vipers finished on 116/7 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 5.80 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Desert Vipers accumulated 35 runs for the loss of 1 wicket. Chad spearheaded the batting effort with 35 runs off 34 balls (including 1 fours and 1 sixes at a strike rate of 102.9). Valuable middle-order support came from Benson, who contributed 20 runs off 18 deliveries, while Rigby added 14 (18b). With the ball in the first innings, Tater Tot led the bowling figures with 2/14 in 4.0 overs (economy 3.50), assisted by I Cream (2/17 in 2.0 overs).
3. MI Emirates Chase & Second Innings Summary (120/6)
Pursuing a target of 117 runs for victory, MI Emirates recorded 120/6 in 17.3 overs at a scoring rate of 6.86 runs per over. Jumbo anchored the chase for MI Emirates with 26 runs from 14 balls (2 fours, 2 sixes, strike rate 185.7), alongside Falaffel who chipped in with 21 off 18 balls. Defending the total, Gary delivered a key spell of 2/17 across 2.3 overs at an economy rate of 6.80, while Chad finished with 1/9 (4.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Rigby and Chad (Desert Vipers), who combined for 37 runs off 40 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 7 catches, 1 run-out, and 1 stumping, with Onion making a notable impact in the outfield. According to the CricÓ MVP & Player Points engine—which evaluates runs, boundaries, strike rate milestones, wickets, dot balls, bowling economy, and fielding dismissals—Chad (Desert Vipers) topped the match rankings with 130.0 total points, followed closely by Tater Tot (109.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Tater Tot.