ILT20 2025 DC vs MIE: Probable XI Predictions, Live Streaming, Fantasy Tips, Preview, Pitch And Weather Report

ILT20 2025 DC vs MIE preview [Source: @ILT20Official/x]

Dubai Capitals (DC) and defending champions MI Emirates (MIE) will square off in the opening match of the ILT20 2025 season on Saturday, January 11. A virtual rematch of last year’s grand finale, the much-awaited contest will be hosted by the iconic Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

DC vs MIE Match 1: Match Details & Live Streaming

DC vs MIE: Match 1 Preview

Dubai Capitals

The Dubai Capitals team secured five wins from 10 league matches to qualify for the knockout stage of the ILT20 2024 season last year. After winning the Eliminator and the second qualifier, the Capitals lost the final to MI Emirates in Dubai. Their current line-up comprises of several international stars like David Warner, Sam Billings, Shai Hope, Rovman Powell among others. However, Zimbabwe’s all-round legend Sikandar Raza is set to lead the side in the match in the absence of BBL bound David Warner.

MI Emirates

The MI Emirates topped the points table last year, and fittingly lifted the coveted trophy on the night of the final against Dubai Capitals. Bracing themselves to commence their title-defence campaign, the Emirates will once again be led by charismatic West Indies wicketkeeper-batter Nicholas Pooran. The cricketer will be assisted by several other overseas stars like Dwayne Bravo, Tom Banton, Andre Fletcher, Kieron Pollard and Kusal Perera.

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DC vs MIE: Weather And Pitch Report

Weather

The skies will be clear during the scheduled match time in Dubai, with absolutely no chances of rain. The temperature is expected to hover in the range of 22° and 23°. All in all, fans can expect an exciting evening of cricket at the iconic venue.

Pitch Report

Spinners will be expected to make a bigger impact at the Dubai International Stadium in comparison to the fast bowlers. Pacers will be required to make early inroads with the new ball before batters can settle in and amass big scores. The average first innings total at the venue in all ILT20 matches so far has amounted to 167. The captain winning the toss will likely opt to field first, considering the chasing teams have won 17 and lost just 12 matches here.

DC vs MIE: Probable XIs

Dubai Capitals: Adam Rossington, Shai Hope (wk), Rovman Powell, Brandon McMullen, Akif Raja, Sikandar Raza (c), Gulbadin Naib, Haider Ali, Scott Kuggeleijn, Obed McCoy and Zeeshan Naseer Ahmed.

MI Emirates: Andre Fletcher, Tom Banton, Muhammad Waseem, Nicholas Pooran (c & wk), Kieron Pollard, Aryan Lakra, Romario Shepherd, Alzarri Joseph, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Waqar Salamkheil and Zahoor Khan.

DC vs MIE: Fantasy Cricket Tips

The playing conditions of the Dubai International Cricket Stadium indicates that the captains should pick either specialist spinners or spin bowling all-rounders. For the Dubai Capitals, senior man Sikandar Raza will be considered as an ideal pick in the playing XI. For the MI Emirates, much will rely on captain Nicholas Pooran in the middle order owing to his abilities of handling spinners.

DC vs MIE: Winner Prediction

Dubai Capitals will take field without the services of several of its key members like David Warner and Sam Billings. By default, defending champions MI Emirates will start out as favorites to win the opening match of the ILT20 2025 season.

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