For the Desert Vipers (DV) vs MI Emirates (MIE) match in the International League T20 (ILT20) 2025-26, scheduled for today, December 21, 2025, here is the breakdown of the toss and match predictions. Match Details Tournament: International League T20 (ILT20) 2025-26 Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium Time: 6:30 PM Local Time (8:00 PM IST) Toss Prediction The Dubai International Cricket Stadium is known for being a "chase-friendly" ground, especially during night games. Decision: The captain winning the toss is highly likely to bowl first. Reason: Dew often becomes a significant factor in the second innings, making the ball slippery for bowlers and easier for batsmen to timing their shots. Trend: Desert Vipers have a strong record chasing at this venue, and MI Emirates generally prefer setting a target when their top order (Bairstow/Pooran) is in form, but the conditions today heavily favor the chasing side. Match Prediction This is a clash between two of the most consistent teams in the tournament. Desert Vipers (DV): They are currently in excellent form, winning 4 of their last 5 matches. Their strength lies in their all-rounders, specifically Sam Curran, and the consistent scoring of Max Holden. Their bowling attack, led by Khuzaima Tanveer (the tournament's leading wicket-taker), makes them very hard to beat. MI Emirates (MIE): They are coming off a strong win against the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders. Jonny Bairstow and Nicholas Pooran are the danger men. However, their bowling has occasionally struggled to defend totals if the dew sets in early. Winner Prediction: Desert Vipers (DV) are the slight favorites (approx. 54% win probability) due to their superior balance and current winning momentum. However, if MI Emirates bat second, the odds shift significantly in their favor.