Desert Vipers vs MI Emirates: Head to Head Record and Results
Desert Vipers and MI Emirates have met 10 times in the ILT20 since 2023, including the 2025-26 final. Here is every result, the leading run scorers and wicket takers in these games, and the next meeting once the 2026 fixtures are out.
Desert Vipers v MI Emirates 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 Desert Vipers vs MI Emirates Match
| Date | Match and ground | Result | Scorecard |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Jan 20262025-26 | FinalDubai International Stadium |  Desert Vipers won by 46 runsDesert Vipers 182/4 (20) · MI Emirates 136 (18.3) | Scorecard |
| 30 Dec 20252025-26 | Qualifier 1Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi | Desert Vipers won by 45 runsDesert Vipers 233/1 (20) · MI Emirates 188/7 (20) | Scorecard |
| 21 Dec 20252025-26 | League, Match 24Dubai International Stadium |  MI Emirates won by 4 wicketsDesert Vipers 124/7 (20) · MI Emirates 128/6 (17.3) | Scorecard |
| 9 Dec 20252025-26 | League, Match 9Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi | Desert Vipers won by 1 runDesert Vipers 159/4 (20) · MI Emirates 158/9 (20) | Scorecard |
| 27 Jan 20252025 | League, Match 22Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi | MI Emirates won by 154 runsMI Emirates 228/2 (20) · Desert Vipers 74 (12.3) | Scorecard |
| 16 Jan 20252025 | League, Match 7Dubai International Stadium | Desert Vipers won by 5 wicketsMI Emirates 159/6 (20) · Desert Vipers 161/5 (19.1) | Scorecard |
| 4 Feb 20242024 | League, Match 21Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi | MI Emirates won by 30 runsMI Emirates 188/5 (20) · Desert Vipers 158/8 (20) | Scorecard |
| 30 Jan 20242024 | League, Match 15Dubai International Stadium | Desert Vipers won by 2 wicketsMI Emirates 149/9 (20) · Desert Vipers 150/8 (20) | Scorecard |
| 29 Jan 20232023 | League, Match 21Sharjah Cricket Stadium | MI Emirates won by 157 runsMI Emirates 241/3 (20) · Desert Vipers 84 (12.1) | Scorecard |
| 24 Jan 20232023 | League, Match 15Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi | Desert Vipers won by 7 wicketsMI Emirates 169/5 (20) · Desert Vipers 170/3 (16.3) | Scorecard |
Desert Vipers won by 46 runsDV 182/4 · MIE 136 · Dubai International Stadium
30 Dec 2025Qualifier 1Desert Vipers won by 45 runsDV 233/1 · MIE 188/7 · Zayed Cricket Stadium
21 Dec 2025League, Match 24MI Emirates won by 4 wicketsDV 124/7 · MIE 128/6 · Dubai International Stadium
9 Dec 2025League, Match 9Desert Vipers won by 1 runDV 159/4 · MIE 158/9 · Zayed Cricket Stadium
27 Jan 2025League, Match 22MI Emirates won by 154 runsMIE 228/2 · DV 74 · Zayed Cricket Stadium
16 Jan 2025League, Match 7Desert Vipers won by 5 wicketsMIE 159/6 · DV 161/5 · Dubai International Stadium
4 Feb 2024League, Match 21MI Emirates won by 30 runsMIE 188/5 · DV 158/8 · Zayed Cricket Stadium
30 Jan 2024League, Match 15Desert Vipers won by 2 wicketsMIE 149/9 · DV 150/8 · Dubai International Stadium
29 Jan 2023League, Match 21MI Emirates won by 157 runsMIE 241/3 · DV 84 · Sharjah Cricket Stadium
24 Jan 2023League, Match 15Desert Vipers won by 7 wicketsMIE 169/5 · DV 170/3 · Zayed Cricket Stadium
Results by Season
The scores show Desert Vipers wins first. Playoff meetings: Qualifier 1 2025-26 (Desert Vipers won by 45 runs); Final 2025-26 (Desert Vipers won by 46 runs).
Most Runs in Desert Vipers vs MI Emirates Matches
| # | Player | M | Runs | HS | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Muhammad WaseemMI Emirates | 10 | 263 | 86 | 146.9 |
| 2 | Kieron PollardMI Emirates | 8 | 245 | 67* | 167.8 |
| 3 | Tom BantonMI Emirates | 6 | 234 | 105 | 162.5 |
| 4 | Fakhar ZamanDesert Vipers | 6 | 211 | 69 | 124.9 |
| 5 | Andre FletcherMI Emirates | 7 | 210 | 96* | 143.8 |
| 6 | Nicholas PooranMI Emirates | 7 | 176 | 57 | 130.4 |
Most Wickets in Desert Vipers vs MI Emirates Matches
| # | Player | M | Wkts | Best | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fazalhaq FarooqiMI Emirates | 9 | 14 | 4/31 | 8.00 |
| 2 | David PayneDesert Vipers | 6 | 11 | 4/29 | 9.33 |
| 3= | Muhammad RohidMI Emirates | 4 | 6 | 3/21 | 7.45 |
| 3= | Mohammad AmirDesert Vipers | 3 | 6 | 3/26 | 7.58 |
| 3= | Zahoor KhanMI Emirates | 5 | 6 | 2/8 | 9.79 |
Desert Vipers vs MI Emirates Records
MI Emirates29 Jan 2023, Sharjah Cricket StadiumDesert Vipers27 Jan 2025, Zayed Cricket Stadium
MI Emirates29 Jan 2023Desert VipersWon by 1 run, 9 Dec 2025Where They Have Played
| Ground | Matches | Desert Vipers won | MI Emirates won |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Dubai International Stadium | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Sharjah Cricket Stadium | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Players to Watch in 2026
Players in the 2026 squads with the best records in this matchup.
Desert Vipers
- David Payne11 wickets in 6 matches
- Fakhar Zaman211 runs in 6 matches
- Andries Gous141 runs in 2 matches
MI Emirates
- Fazalhaq Farooqi14 wickets in 9 matches, the most wickets
- Muhammad Waseem263 runs in 10 matches, the most runs
- Nicholas Pooran176 runs in 7 matches
Switched sides: Sherfane Rutherford scored 141 runs for Desert Vipers in this matchup and is in the MI Emirates squad for 2026.
Desert Vipers vs MI Emirates Questions
Who has won more matches between Desert Vipers and MI Emirates?
Desert Vipers. They have won 6 of the 10 ILT20 matches between the teams, and MI Emirates have won 4.
Who won the last Desert Vipers vs MI Emirates match?
The last meeting was the 2025-26 final, on 4 January 2026 at Dubai International Stadium: Desert Vipers won by 46 runs.
Have Desert Vipers and MI Emirates met in an ILT20 final?
Yes: the 2025-26 final (Desert Vipers won by 46 runs).
Who has scored the most runs in Desert Vipers vs MI Emirates matches?
Muhammad Waseem, with 263 runs in 10 matches for MI Emirates.
Who has taken the most wickets in Desert Vipers vs MI Emirates matches?
Fazalhaq Farooqi, with 14 wickets in 9 matches for MI Emirates.
When do Desert Vipers play MI Emirates in ILT20 2026?
The 2026 fixtures have not been released yet. Each meeting is added here as soon as the league publishes the schedule.