NW vs VR Match Prediction : 17th Match, Abu Dhabi T10, 2025
NRW vs VTR Win Probability
49%
Northern Warriors
51%
Vista Riders
Northern Warriors To Win, 1.90
Both teams have been inconsistent in their performance so far
The Northern Warriors have a stronger batting line-up
The Vista Riders’ pace department appears overdependent on Andrew Tye
NRW vs VTR Betting Tips
Johnson Charles to score Over 17.5 runs
Johnson Charles is the leading run-scorer of the season with 160 runs. He has scored at least 18 runs in each of his last 3 innings, including 2 half-centuries. We are therefore backing him to play a big knock.
Northern Warriors total runs before fall of 1st wicket Under 18.5 runs
While Johnson Charles has been in good form, he hasn’t found a consistent opening partner in this series. The Warriors, opening pairs haven’t been able to breach the 18-run mark in 3 of the 4 matches so far, and we expect their struggles to continue.
Team form (Last 5 matches)
Northern Warriors
Vista Riders
The Northern Warriors will take on the Vista Riders this weekend in the ongoing Abu Dhabi T10 League. The match will be played at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi.
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Northern Warriors vs Vista Riders Head-to-Head Record
This is the first time that both teams will be playing against each other.
Northern Warriors vs Vista Riders Live-streaming and Broadcast
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NW vs VR Team Previews
Northern Warriors
The Northern Warriors have been rather inconsistent this season, winning two of the four matches played so far. They are currently placed fourth on the points table.
Johnson Charles has been in excellent form with the bat, scoring 2 half-centuries in 4 matches and is the leading run-scorer of the season. He will look to give the Warriors a brisk start as he joins Hazratullah Zazai at the top of the order.
The team boasts of a strong middle order that is made up of some big strikers, including Shimron Hetmeyer and Dinesh Chandimal, as well as all-rounders including Azmatullah Omarzai, Odean Smith, and Thisara Perera. Coming to the bowling, Trent Boult and Taskin Ahmed form a strong new-ball pair and have picked up four wickets each.
They also have plenty of variety in the seam department thanks to the presence of Shahid Bhutta, Uzair Khan, and Odean Smith. Tabraiz Shamsi, who has also picked up 4 wickets, retains his place as the specialist spinner.
Northern Warriors Expected Playing 11
Johnson Charles (WK), Dinesh Chandimal, Shimron Hetmeyer, Thisara Perera (C), Azmatullah Omarzai, Odean Smith, Shahid Bhutta, Uzair Khan, Taskin Ahmed, Trent Boult, Tabraiz Shamsi
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Vista Riders
Much like their opponents, the Vista Riders have also been inconsistent. Never, they are coming into this contest on the back of a hard-fought win over the Aspin on Saturday.
The Vista Riders’ batting will be headlined by Faf du Plessis. He is among the most experienced batsmen in the T20 format, and if he gets going, the Vista Riders could post a massive total. However, du Plessis hasn’t been in the best of form so far. He will be joined by Ben McDermott in the opening slot.
The middle order is made up of a relatively young and inexperienced group of players like Unmukt Chand, Ansh Tandon, Chundangapoyil Rizwan, and Angelo Perera. They will have a couple of seniors, including Dwaine Pretorius, to support them, but it remains to be seen how the middle order performs against the Warriors’ strong bowling attack.
Talking about the bowling, Andrew Tye is the joint-highest wicket-taker of the tournament with 6 wickets. He will lead the pace attack alongside S Shreesanth and Awais Ahmad. Sharafuddin Ashraf remains the only specialist spinner.
Vista Riders Expected Playing 11
Faf du Plessis, Ben McDermott, Unmukt Chand (WK), Ansh Tandon, Chundangapoyil Rizwan, Angelo Perera, S Shreesanth (C), Dwaine Pretorius, Andrew Tye, Sharafuddin Ashraf, Awais Ahmad
NW vs VR Toss Prediction
6 of the last 10 matches played here were won while chasing. We, therefore, feel that the team winning the toss will likely bowl first.
Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at Abu has slowed down a bit and has gotten a bit difficult to bat on. The venue has hosted plenty of games in the last week, and the surface is riddled with spike marks and rough spots. The seamers who vary their pace have been rewarded with wickets.
The slower bowlers need to be accurate with their line and length as may loose deliveries will be dispensed to the boundary. The weather will remain clear but warm and humid. We could see some dew during the second half.
NW vs VR: Who Will Win?
We are backing the Northern Warriors to win this match. While they have been inconsistent, the Warriors have a strong squad that has some good and in-form batsmen, and also a well-balanced bowling attack. The Vista Riders’ batting looks inexperienced and lacks the big names, especially in the middle order.
Bet on Northern Warriors to win.
