The Desert Vipers secured a spot in the ILT20 final with a 45-run win against MI Emirates in Qualifier 1. Andries Gous' unbeaten century (120 off 58 balls) and Fakhar Zaman's 69, along with Sam Curran's quickfire 38, propelled the Vipers to a season-high 233. Usman Tariq contributed with three wickets. MI Emirates will now compete in a subsequent match for another chance at the final.