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DV vs MIE Dream11 Prediction: 3 Top Captain Or Vice-Captain Choices For Match 7 Of ILT20 2025

Arnav Chopra

Nicholas Pooran, Sam Curran and Lockie Ferguson (Source: @MIEmirates/X.com, @TheDesertVipers/X.com)Nicholas Pooran, Sam Curran and Lockie Ferguson (Source: @MIEmirates/X.com, @TheDesertVipers/X.com)

The mouth-watering clash between Desert Vipers (DV) and MI Emirates (MIE) is all set to take place on 16th January at Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Thursday from 8 PM IST in match 7 of ILT20 2025. With both sides occupying the top two spots, his match promises to be a thrilling battle that cricket enthusiasts won't want to miss.

The Desert Vipers are flying high on the back of magnificent performances in the first two games, dominating both departments. With two wins in two games, they are at the top with four points and a healthy NRR of +0.829. Below them on the points table are the MI Emirates, with two points from two matches after losing and winning one each. Having NRR of +0.625, MI are here after a win over Dubai Capitals by 26 runs.

Dubai International Cricket Stadium – Pitch Report For Match 7 Of ILT20 2025

Currently behaving uncharacteristically, the pitches at Dubai International Cricket Stadium are offering pace and swing, making the lives of batters difficult. Spinners, on the other side, are getting nothing from the surface at the moment. Batters, meanwhile, had issues facing pacers and should apply themselves for better results in coming games. The average first-innings score here is 162 in 16 matches, which should be enough, given the nature of renewed wickets. Also, teams winning the toss would like to bowl first here, as batting becomes easier in the second half.

Top 3 Captain and Vice-Captain Choices For DV vs MIE

3. Lockie Ferguson

Why Lockie Ferguson Will Be A Good Choice As The Captain Or Vice-captain?

Gun Pacer: Kiwi pace sensation Lockie Ferguson is no stranger to speed, as his name often pops up when the speedometer is checked. Currently, pitches in UAE are offering great assistance to pacers, hence, there is no doubt that Ferguson, who regularly clocks speeds in excess of 145 kmph, can easily trouble the batters with seam movement. In the previous two games, he already has four wickets with a best of 3/22.

Serial Wicket-Taker: Lockie, known for his deadly pace, is also one of the finest wicket-takers with the ability to deceive the batters with slower ones. In 170 matches, the speedster has 206 wickets, averaging 22.36 while maintaining an economy of 7.69.

2. Nicholas Pooran

Why Nicholas Pooran Will Be A Good Choice As The Captain Or Vice-captain?

Explosive Striker: Probably the best striker in T20 cricket at the moment, Nicholas Pooran always does more than one expects from him. In a total of 350 T20 innings, the Caribbean big-hitter has slapped 8,461 runs at a strike rate of 148. 36 and, to be precise, with the help of a whopping 592 maximums.

Outstanding Form: Even if we just have a look at his recent form, Nicholas Pooran has played two games so far and already has scores of 61 & 59, both against Dubai Capitals. There should be no hesitation in picking the MI Emirates skipper as the C/VC of the fantasy side as he already averages 60.

1. Sam Curran

Why Sam Curran Will Be A Good Choice As The Captain Or Vice-captain?

Proper All-Rounder: In the past two matches, Sam Curran has proved why he is here. With contributions of 50* and 42* with the bat and a wicket as well, the left-armer has been quite effective so far. In 257 matches he has featured, Curran has 3776 runs coming at a strike rate of 134.66 while having 248 wickets at an average of 28.13.

Gritty Batter: The most impressive thing about Sam is his grittiness with the bat in difficult situations and conditions. Can play pace as well as spin, making him a complete batter with variety of shots. He has 92 runs in the competition from two games, so expect him to continue playing like this.