MI Emirates vs Desert Vipers — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
ILT20 2025/26 • MI Emirates won the match by 45 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of ILT20 2025/26, MI Emirates took on Desert Vipers on Dec 28, 2025, 09:27 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: MI Emirates won the match by 45 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 410 runs and 8 wickets fall between MI Emirates (227/1 in 20.0 overs) and Desert Vipers (183/7 in 20.0 overs).
2. MI Emirates Innings Breakdown (227/1)
Batting in the first innings, MI Emirates finished on 227/1 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 11.35 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, MI Emirates accumulated 45 runs for the loss of 0 wickets. CS spearheaded the batting effort with 120 runs off 58 balls (including 7 fours and 9 sixes at a strike rate of 206.9). Valuable middle-order support came from Apple, who contributed 69 runs off 50 deliveries, while Jumbo added 38 (12b). With the ball in the first innings, High Fives led the bowling figures with 1/37 in 4.0 overs (economy 9.25), assisted by Low Fives (0/9 in 1.0 overs).
3. Desert Vipers Chase & Second Innings Summary (183/7)
Pursuing a target of 228 runs for victory, Desert Vipers recorded 183/7 in 20.0 overs at a scoring rate of 9.15 runs per over. Benson anchored the chase for Desert Vipers with 63 runs from 27 balls (6 fours, 4 sixes, strike rate 233.3), alongside Mordercai who chipped in with 41 off 32 balls. Defending the total, Tater Tot delivered a key spell of 3/33 across 4.0 overs at an economy rate of 8.25, while Lil Noodle finished with 2/52 (4.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Apple and CS (MI Emirates), who combined for 152 runs off 95 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 7 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Jumbo 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—CS (MI Emirates) topped the match rankings with 166.0 total points, followed closely by Tater Tot (107.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to CS.