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DC vs MIE, ILT20 2025: Dream11 Predictions For Match 1 [Source: @MIEmirates, @Dubai_Capitals/x.com]
The Dubai Capitals (DUB) is ready to face MI Emirates (EMI) in the opening match of the third edition of ILT20 2025 season. This match will be played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai, UAE on Saturday, January 11th at 8:45 PM IST.
Ahead of the game, here is a look at the Dream11 predictions, the top player picks, the fantasy cricket tips, the pitch report and the best-predicted XIs for the fantasy contests of the match.
DC vs MIE ILT20 2025 Preview
The forthcoming 2025 edition of the International League, popularly known as ILT20, will be the third season of the franchise tournament. The grand spectacle will commence on January 11, 2025, with the finale to be played on February 09, 2025.
MI Emirates, Dubai Capitals, Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, Desert Vipers, Gulf Giants, and Sharjah Warriors will be the six teams competing in the 20-over tournament organised by the Emirates Cricket Board. All six teams will play against each other in a double round-robin format, with the top four heading into the knockouts or the playoffs, which will be played in an IPL-like format.
There are a whole lot of international-calibre players playing in the tournament. Despite this season coinciding with several other domestic leagues like the Big Bash League, Super Smash, Bangladesh Premier League, and SA20, players like Sunil Narine, Nicholas Pooran, Wanindu Hasaranga, and Jake Fraser-McGurk, to name a few, will be representing their franchises.
The defending champions, Dubai Capitals, are looking stronger this season with the squad consisting of players like Adam Rossington, Brandon McMullen, Scott Kuggeleijn, Rovman Powell, and Sikandar Raza.
The MI Emirates is also a very good and balanced side. We will see star players like Romario Shepherd, Tom Banton, Akeal Hosein, Andre Fletcher, Dwayne Bravo, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Kieron Pollard, Kusal Perera, Muhammad Waseem, Nicholas Pooran, and Waqar Salamkheil playing for the Mumbai-based franchise.
DC vs MIE Head-to-Head Record
| Matches | Dubai Capital won | MI Emirates won | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
DC vs MIE ILT20 2025 Weather And Pitch Report
| Factors | Expected Condition |
|---|---|
| Weather | Sunny |
| Pitch | Spinner Friendly |
Weather - According to AccuWeather, the weather will full of sunshine. The temperature will be in-between 27°C-15°C and there is no chance of rain during the game.
Pitch - The surface at the Dubai International Stadium tends to be on the slower side for the batters. The batters have been able to play their shots free on this track and also have got full value for their shots. While fast bowlers can make early inroads with the new ball, the spinners will be expected to dictate terms in the middle over.
Dubai International Cricket Stadium - Record of Chasing Teams in T20s
90 T20 matches have been played at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium so far, and 58% matches won by the chasing sides. The skipper winning the toss will prefer to field first on this ground depending upon the records.
Hot Picks for DC vs MIE ILT20 2025 Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips
| Players | Roles |
|---|---|
| Dubai Capitals | |
| Brandon McMullen | All-rounder |
| Rovman Powell | Batter |
| Shai Hope | Wicket-keeper |
| MI Emirates | |
| Kieron Pollard | Batter |
| Nicholas Pooran | Wicket-keeper |
| Tom Banton | Wicket-keeper |
DC vs MIE ILT20 2025 Captain and Vice-captain
| Contests | Captain | Vice-captain |
|---|---|---|
| Small League Contests | Brandon McMullen | Shai Hope |
| Head to Head Contests | Rovman Powell | Fazalhaq Farooqi |
| Grand League Contests | Nicholas Pooran | Sam Billings |
DC vs MIE ILT20 2025 Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues
Wicketkeepers: Shai Hope, Adam Rossington, Nicholas Pooran, Tom Banton
Batters: Rovman Powell, Kieron Pollard
All-rounders: Romario Shepherd, Brandon McMullen
Bowlers: Fazalhaq Farooqi, Dushmantha Chameera, Akeal Hosein
Captain: Brandon McMullen
Vice-captain: Shai Hope
DC vs MIE ILT20 2025 Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/ Grand Leagues
Wicketkeepers: Shai Hope, Sam Billings, Nicholas Pooran
Batters: Rovman Powell, Muhammad Waseem
All-rounders: Romario Shepherd, Dasun Shanaka, Gulbadin Naib
Bowlers: Fazalhaq Farooqi, Alzarri Joseph, Obed McCoy
Captain: Nicholas Pooran
Vice-captain: Sam Billings
DC vs MIE ILT20 2025 Expert Advice
Given the playing conditions and the expected team combinations of the two sides, a 4-2-2-3 or a 3-2-3-3 combination will be ideal for the game.
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