Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Desert Vipers: Head to Head Record and Results
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders and Desert Vipers have met 8 times in the ILT20 since 2023. Here is every result, the leading run scorers and wicket takers in these games, and the next meeting once the 2026 fixtures are out.
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders v Desert Vipers in ILT20 2026
The 2026 fixtures have not been released. When they are, each meeting's date, start time and ground appear here, and the live score while it is being played.
Every Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Desert Vipers Match
| Date | Match and ground | Result | Scorecard |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Dec 20252025-26 | League, Match 17Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi |  Abu Dhabi Knight Riders won by 1 runAbu Dhabi Knight Riders 181/5 (20) · Desert Vipers 180/6 (20) | Scorecard |
| 5 Dec 20252025-26 | League, Match 4Sharjah Cricket Stadium |  Desert Vipers won by 2 wicketsAbu Dhabi Knight Riders 171/6 (20) · Desert Vipers 175/8 (19.3) | Scorecard |
| 18 Jan 20252025 | League, Match 9Dubai International Stadium | Desert Vipers won by 53 runsDesert Vipers 193/5 (20) · Abu Dhabi Knight Riders 140 (17.4) | Scorecard |
| 12 Jan 20252025 | League, Match 2Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi | Desert Vipers won by 7 wicketsAbu Dhabi Knight Riders 166/5 (20) · Desert Vipers 168/3 (18.4) | Scorecard |
| 27 Jan 20242024 | League, Match 10Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi | Abu Dhabi Knight Riders won by 6 wicketsDesert Vipers 154/8 (20) · Abu Dhabi Knight Riders 160/4 (17.2) | Scorecard |
| 21 Jan 20242024 | League, Match 3Dubai International Stadium | Abu Dhabi Knight Riders won by 6 wicketsDesert Vipers 164/8 (20) · Abu Dhabi Knight Riders 166/4 (17.4) | Scorecard |
| 20 Jan 20232023 | League, Match 9Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi | Desert Vipers won by 111 runsDesert Vipers 219/4 (20) · Abu Dhabi Knight Riders 108 (15.1) | Scorecard |
| 18 Jan 20232023 | League, Match 7Dubai International Stadium | Desert Vipers won by 7 wicketsAbu Dhabi Knight Riders 133/8 (20) · Desert Vipers 135/3 (15.4) | Scorecard |
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders won by 1 runADKR 181/5 · DV 180/6 · Zayed Cricket Stadium
5 Dec 2025League, Match 4Desert Vipers won by 2 wicketsADKR 171/6 · DV 175/8 · Sharjah Cricket Stadium
18 Jan 2025League, Match 9Desert Vipers won by 53 runsDV 193/5 · ADKR 140 · Dubai International Stadium
12 Jan 2025League, Match 2Desert Vipers won by 7 wicketsADKR 166/5 · DV 168/3 · Zayed Cricket Stadium
27 Jan 2024League, Match 10Abu Dhabi Knight Riders won by 6 wicketsDV 154/8 · ADKR 160/4 · Zayed Cricket Stadium
21 Jan 2024League, Match 3Abu Dhabi Knight Riders won by 6 wicketsDV 164/8 · ADKR 166/4 · Dubai International Stadium
20 Jan 2023League, Match 9Desert Vipers won by 111 runsDV 219/4 · ADKR 108 · Zayed Cricket Stadium
18 Jan 2023League, Match 7Desert Vipers won by 7 wicketsADKR 133/8 · DV 135/3 · Dubai International Stadium
Results by Season
The scores show Abu Dhabi Knight Riders wins first. They have not met in the playoffs yet.
Most Runs in Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Desert Vipers Matches
| # | Player | M | Runs | HS | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alex HalesDesert Vipers, Abu Dhabi Knight Riders | 8 | 331 | 110 | 147.1 |
| 2 | Alishan SharafuAbu Dhabi Knight Riders | 6 | 204 | 82* | 134.2 |
| 3 | Dan LawrenceDesert Vipers | 5 | 184 | 70 | 144.9 |
| 4 | Andre RussellAbu Dhabi Knight Riders | 8 | 155 | 57 | 191.4 |
| 5 | Colin MunroDesert Vipers | 4 | 129 | 56 | 129.0 |
| 6 | Andries GousAbu Dhabi Knight Riders, Desert Vipers | 3 | 122 | 95* | 167.1 |
Most Wickets in Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Desert Vipers Matches
| # | Player | M | Wkts | Best | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wanindu HasarangaDesert Vipers | 5 | 9 | 3/18 | 5.84 |
| 2 | Andre RussellAbu Dhabi Knight Riders | 8 | 8 | 2/16 | 8.60 |
| 3 | Sunil NarineAbu Dhabi Knight Riders | 8 | 7 | 2/23 | 7.00 |
| 4= | Sheldon CottrellDesert Vipers | 3 | 5 | 3/14 | 5.56 |
| 4= | Ajay KumarAbu Dhabi Knight Riders | 2 | 5 | 3/21 | 8.50 |
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Desert Vipers Records
Desert Vipers20 Jan 2023, Zayed Cricket StadiumAbu Dhabi Knight Riders20 Jan 2023, Zayed Cricket StadiumDesert Vipers20 Jan 2023Abu Dhabi Knight RidersWon by 1 run, 16 Dec 2025Where They Have Played
| Ground | Matches | Abu Dhabi KR won | Desert Vipers won |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Dubai International Stadium | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Sharjah Cricket Stadium | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Players to Watch in 2026
Players in the 2026 squads with the best records in this matchup.
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders
- Alishan Sharafu204 runs in 6 matches
- Sunil Narine7 wickets in 8 matches
- Ajay Kumar5 wickets in 2 matches
Desert Vipers
- Dan Lawrence184 runs and 3 wickets in 5 matches
- Andries Gous122 runs in 3 matches for both sides
- Fakhar Zaman90 runs in 4 matches
Switched sides: Colin Munro scored 129 runs for Desert Vipers in this matchup and is in the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders squad for 2026.
Switched sides: Joe Clarke scored 58 runs for Abu Dhabi Knight Riders in this matchup and is in the Desert Vipers squad for 2026.
Switched sides: Qais Ahmad took 2 wickets for Desert Vipers in this matchup and is in the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders squad for 2026.
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Desert Vipers Questions
Who has won more matches between Abu Dhabi Knight Riders and Desert Vipers?
Desert Vipers. They have won 5 of the 8 ILT20 matches between the teams, and Abu Dhabi Knight Riders have won 3.
Who won the last Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Desert Vipers match?
The last meeting was Match 17 of ILT20 2025-26, on 16 December 2025 at Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Knight Riders won by 1 run.
Have Abu Dhabi Knight Riders and Desert Vipers met in an ILT20 final?
Not yet, and they have not met in the playoffs either.
Who has scored the most runs in Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Desert Vipers matches?
Alex Hales, with 331 runs in 8 matches for Desert Vipers and Abu Dhabi Knight Riders.
Who has taken the most wickets in Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Desert Vipers matches?
Wanindu Hasaranga, with 9 wickets in 5 matches for Desert Vipers.
When do Abu Dhabi Knight Riders play Desert Vipers in ILT20 2026?
The 2026 fixtures have not been released yet. Each meeting is added here as soon as the league publishes the schedule.