MI Emirates and Desert Vipers will compete in Qualifier 1 of the ILT20 2025-26 season on December 30 in Abu Dhabi. The Desert Vipers finished the league stage atop the standings with eight wins, while MI Emirates secured second place with seven wins and are on a five-match winning streak. The teams have split their previous two encounters this season. The match is scheduled to begin at 8:00 pm IST, with the toss at 7:30 pm IST, and will be broadcast on Zee Network channels.