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Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Desert Vipers Head to Head
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders and Desert Vipers have met 8 times across the first four ILT20 seasons (2023 to 2025-26). Abu Dhabi Knight Riders won 3, Desert Vipers won 5.
Last meeting: Abu Dhabi Knight Riders won by 1 run, Match 17 of the 2025-26 season on 16 December 2025.
Past meetings
| Season | Date | Stage | Scores | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 16 December 2025 | Match 17 | Abu Dhabi Knight Riders 181/5 (20 overs) Desert Vipers 180/6 (20 overs) | Abu Dhabi Knight Riders won by 1 run. Scorecard |
| 2025-26 | 5 December 2025 | Match 4 | Abu Dhabi Knight Riders 171/6 (20 overs) Desert Vipers 175/8 (19.3 overs) | Desert Vipers won by 2 wickets. Scorecard |
| 2025 | 18 January 2025 | Match 9 | Desert Vipers 193/4 (20 overs) Abu Dhabi Knight Riders 140 (17.4 overs) | Desert Vipers won by 53 runs. Scorecard |
| 2025 | 12 January 2025 | Match 2 | Abu Dhabi Knight Riders 166/5 (20 overs) Desert Vipers 168/3 (18.4 overs) | Desert Vipers won by 7 wickets. Scorecard |
| 2024 | 27 January 2024 | Match 10 | Desert Vipers 154/8 (20 overs) Abu Dhabi Knight Riders 160/4 (17.2 overs) | Abu Dhabi Knight Riders won by 6 wickets. Scorecard |
| 2024 | 21 January 2024 | Match 3 | Desert Vipers 164/8 (20 overs) Abu Dhabi Knight Riders 166/4 (17.4 overs) | Abu Dhabi Knight Riders won by 6 wickets. Scorecard |
| 2023 | 20 January 2023 | Match 9 | Desert Vipers 219/4 (20 overs) Abu Dhabi Knight Riders 108 (15.1 overs) | Desert Vipers won by 111 runs. Scorecard |
| 2023 | 18 January 2023 | Match 7 | Abu Dhabi Knight Riders 133/8 (20 overs) Desert Vipers 135/3 (15.4 overs) | Desert Vipers won by 7 wickets. Scorecard |
Past results are from the league's season pages and the linked public scorecards. Squads change every year, so history is context, not a prediction.
Season 5 fixtures
They meet twice in the Season 5 league stage.
| Date | Match | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday 2 December 2026 | Match 15 | Zayed Cricket Stadium | 2:00 pm GST |
| Saturday 12 December 2026 | Match 27 | Dubai International Stadium | 6:30 pm GST |
Form from last season (2025-26)
- Abu Dhabi Knight Riders: 4 wins and 6 defeats in 10 league games, and went out in Qualifier 2.
- Desert Vipers: 8 wins and 2 defeats in 10 league games, and won the final.
Full squads and schedules: Abu Dhabi Knight Riders team page and Desert Vipers team page.
FAQs
Who leads Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Desert Vipers head to head?
Desert Vipers lead Abu Dhabi Knight Riders 5–3 after 8 meetings.
When do Abu Dhabi Knight Riders and Desert Vipers meet in ILT20 Season 5?
Twice in the league stage: Match 15 on Wednesday 2 December 2026 at Zayed Cricket Stadium and Match 27 on Saturday 12 December 2026 at Dubai International Stadium.
What happened the last time Abu Dhabi Knight Riders played Desert Vipers?
Last meeting: Abu Dhabi Knight Riders won by 1 run, Match 17 of the 2025-26 season on 16 December 2025.