Archive · 1 Jan 2026
Desert Vipers Reach ILT20 Final
The Desert Vipers cricket team won a big match against MI Emirates in the DP World ILT20 Season 4.
They scored a lot of runs, with Andries Gous hitting an unbeaten 120 runs.
Usman Tariq helped by taking three wickets.
The Vipers will now play in the final, while MI Emirates will play another team to decide who faces them.
It was an exciting match with lots of runs and good bowling.
Desert Vipers won Qualifier 1 against MI Emirates by 45 runs.
Andries Gous scored an unbeaten 120 off 58 balls, and Fakhar Zaman contributed 69 off 50.
Sam Curran added a late 38* off 12 balls, helping the Vipers reach 233/1, the highest total of the season.
Usman Tariq took three wickets for the Vipers.
MI Emirates will face the winner of the Eliminator between Abu Dhabi Knight Riders and Dubai Capitals on 1 January.
- Who
- Desert Vipers and MI Emirates
- What
- ILT20 Qualifier 1 match
- When
- Tuesday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Zayed Cricket Stadium
- Why
- To qualify for the final of the DP World ILT20 Season 4
- Teams
- Desert Vipers vs. MI Emirates
- Match
- Qualifier 1
- Venue
- Zayed Cricket Stadium
- Result
- Desert Vipers won by 45 runs
- Top Scorer
- Andries Gous (120* off 58)
- Best Bowler
- Usman Tariq (3 wickets)
- Highest Total
- 233/1 (highest of the season)