DC vs MIE, ILT20 2025: Match Prediction, Dream11 Team, Fantasy Cricket Tips & Man on the Pitch | Dubai Capitals vs MI Emirates

the International League T20 2025 is set to begin an exciting match between Dubai capitals and MI Emirates at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on January 11, 2025. MI Emirates, led by Nicholas Pooranboast a strong lineup featuring key players like Tom Banton, Kieron Pollardand Dwayne Bravo. They entered the tournament as defending champions, confident after their previous successes against the Dubai Capitals.

On the other hand, the Dubai Capitals, led by Sikandar Razadetermined to improve on their fourth place finish last season. With star players like Adam Rossington and Rovman Powellthey aim to avenge their loss in the last final against MI Emirates.

As both teams top the field, fans can expect an exciting contest full of competitive spirit and high stakes, setting an exciting tone for the tournament ahead.

ILT20|2025, Match 01:

• Date and time: January 11, 02:00 pm GMT/ 07:30 pm IST/ 06:00 pm local
• Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai

Dubai International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report

The pitch of Dubai International Cricket Stadium expected to be good for batting, characterized by a soft surface that offers good value for shots. Historically, spinners have thrived on this track, especially in the middle overs, while fast bowlers may find some help with the new ball. The average first innings total in T20 matches here hovers around 218 runs, indicating that the teams that choose to bat first have a favorable record, with many number of matches won by the side with a stick first.

DC vs MIE Dream11 Picks:

• Wicket keepers: Nicholas Pooran, Tom Banton
• Batters: Kieron Pollard, Rovman Powell
• All-rounders: Dasun Shanaka, Sikandar Raza, Romario Shepherd, Jordan Thompson, Brandon McMullen
• Bowlers: Obed McCoy, Fazalhaq Farooqi

DC vs MIE Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:

• Choice 1: Sikandar Raza (c), Nicholas Pooran (vc)
• Choice 2: Kieron Pollard (c), Romario Shepherd (vc)

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DC vs MIE Dream11 Backups Prediction:

Alzarri Joseph, Akif Raja, Waqar Salamkheil, Shai Hope

DC vs MIE Dream11 Team for today’s match (January 11, 02:00 pm GMT):

Squads:

MI Emirates: Tom Banton (wk), Nicholas Pooran (c), Muhammad Waseem, Aryan Lakra, Andre Fletcher, Kieron Pollard, Kusal Perera, Dwayne Bravo, Waqar Salamkheil, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, Romario Shepherd, Akeal Hosein, Fareed Ahmad Malik, Alzarri Joseph, Zahoor Khan, Jordan Thompson, Ben Charlesworth, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Nosthush Kenjige, Dan Mousley, Muhammad Rohid Khan, Thomas Draca

Dubai capitals Squad: Adam Rossington (wk), Sam Billings, Dasun Shanaka, Sikandar Raza (c), Shai Hope, Brandon McMullen, Jeffrey Vandersay, Joe Burns, Gulbadin Naib, Najibullah Zadran, Dushmantha Chameera, Scott Kuggeleijn, Sharafuddin Ashraf, Joe Weatherley, Zahir Khan, Obed McCoy, Rovman Powell, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Akif Raja, Haider Ali, Garuka Sanketh, Olly Stone

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