DV vs MIE 1st T20 2026: Preview & Pitch Report

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DateSaturday, 21 November 2026

Start (IST)8:00 PM

VenueDubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai

SeriesILT20 2026

DV vs MIE 1st T20 preview

Desert Vipers face MI Emirates in Match 1 of International League T20 2026 on Saturday, 21 November 2026. The T20 fixture starts at 8:00 PM IST at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai.

It is the opening game of the tournament, which runs from 21 November to 20 December 2026. Both teams begin their campaign here.

Series context

International League T20 2026, also known as ILT20 2026, is played in the T20 format and comprises 34 matches. The tournament starts with this fixture on 21 November and ends on 20 December 2026.

As the first match of the schedule, it comes with no results from earlier games in the series.

Venue

The Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai hosts the opening match of the competition.

Dubai International Cricket Stadium pitch report

Venue record: In 60 completed T20 matches at Dubai International Cricket Stadium in our records up to 4 Jan 2026, the average first-innings score is 161 and chasing sides have won more often (38–22).

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Recent form

Desert Vipers WWWLW

MI Emirates LWLWW

Up to the last 5 completed matches, newest first. W won, L lost, N no result, tie or draw.

Head to head (T20)

Desert Vipers 6 – 4 MI Emirates in completed T20 matches since 2022

Sun, 4 Jan · 8:00 PM IST Desert Vipers vs MI Emirates · Final · ILT20 2025-26
DV 182/4 (20 ov) · MIE 136 (18.3 ov)
Desert Vipers won by 46 runs Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai Result

Tue, 30 Dec · 8:00 PM IST Desert Vipers vs MI Emirates · T20 · ILT20 2025-26
DV 233/1 (20 ov) · MIE 188/7 (20 ov)
Desert Vipers won by 45 runs Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi Result

Sun, 21 Dec · 8:00 PM IST Desert Vipers vs MI Emirates · 24th T20 · ILT20 2025-26
DV 124/7 (20 ov) · MIE 128/6 (17.3 ov)
MI Emirates won by 4 wkts Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai Result

Tue, 9 Dec · 8:00 PM IST Desert Vipers vs MI Emirates · 9th T20 · ILT20 2025-26
DV 159/4 (20 ov) · MIE 158/9 (20 ov)
Desert Vipers won by 1 run Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi Result

Mon, 27 Jan · 8:00 PM IST Desert Vipers vs MI Emirates · 22nd T20 · ILT20 2025
DV 74 (12.3 ov) · MIE 228/2 (20 ov)
MI Emirates won by 154 runs Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi Result

Thu, 16 Jan · 8:00 PM IST Desert Vipers vs MI Emirates · 7th T20 · ILT20 2025
DV 161/5 (19.1 ov) · MIE 159/6 (20 ov)
Desert Vipers won by 5 wkts Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai Result

FAQ

When does Desert Vipers vs MI Emirates 1st T20 start in India?

Saturday, 21 November 2026, at 8:00 PM IST.

Where is Desert Vipers vs MI Emirates 1st T20 being played?

Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai.

Which series is this match part of?

International League T20 2026, 21 Nov – 20 Dec 2026.

How does the pitch at Dubai International Cricket Stadium usually play?

In 60 completed T20 matches at Dubai International Cricket Stadium in our records up to 4 Jan 2026, the average first-innings score is 161 and chasing sides have won more often (38–22).

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