MIE vs DC Dream11 Prediction Today Match, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Pitch Report – ILT20 2025, Match 4
MIE vs DC Dream11 Prediction [Source: @MIEmirates, @Dubai_Capitals/x]
Defending champions MI Emirates (MIE) will square off with Dubai Capitals (DC) in the fourth match of the ILT20 2025 season on Monday, January 13. Marking the second respective fixture of both sides this competition, also their second against each other in a span of two days, the match is slated to commence from 8:00 PM IST onwards.
Ahead of this game, here is a look at the Dream11 predictions, the fantasy cricket tips, the pitch report and the best predicted XIs for the fantasy contests of the match.
MIE vs DC, ILT20 2025 Preview
The MI Emirates, under the leadership of charismatic skipper Nicholas Pooran, fell a run short of Dubai Capitals in the opening match of the ILT20 2025 season a couple of days ago at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Chasing 133 for a win, captain Pooran himself cracked 61 of those runs at a brisk pace while others failed get going in the innings. Emirates fast bowler Fazalhaq Farooqi unfurled the spell of the match by picking up five wickets in the first half of the game at an expense of just 16 runs.
The Dubai Capitals started off their ILT20 2025 campaign with a one-run win over defending champions MI Emirates on January 11. In the absence of regular skipper David Warner, the Capitals batting line-up conjured a respectable total on a tough surface courtesy of a sublime half-century from middle-order batter Brandon McMullen. Interim captain Sikandar Raza also holds a penchant of unleashing quick runs and making timely breakthroughs in the middle. With the ball, Olly Stone and Farhan Khan bowled some tight overs while Gulbadin Naib picked up three key wickets in his four economical overs.
MIE vs DC Head-to-Head Record in T20s
Matches | MI Emirates won | Dubai Capitals won | N/R |
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4 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
MIE vs DC, ILT20 2025 Weather And Pitch Report
Factors | Expected Condition |
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Weather | Clear |
Pitch Report | Sporting surface |
Weather: According to AccuWeather, the temperature around the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium during the scheduled match time is expected to hover in the range of 21°. Fans can expect an entertaining evening of cricket at the venue.
Pitch Report: The surface at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi has a bit of everything. While fast bowlers can expect early seam movement, spinners can take control of the innings by adhering to tight line and lengths, especially during the middle overs. Batters can also score quick runs during the middle and slog overs after adjusting themselves to the surface. The average first innings total at the venue in the past 12 matches has amounted to a competitive 156.
Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi – Record of Chasing Teams
The chasing teams have won seven of the last 12 ILT20 matches played at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi, which includes 11 fixtures from last year’s ILT20 2024 season. In comparison, the teams batting first managed to register five wins. Owing to the favorable track record for chasing sides, the captain winning the toss might be prompted to field first.
MIE vs DC, ILT20 2025 Fantasy Cricket Players Stats
Players | Fantasy Points | Tournament Stats |
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Fazalhaq Farooqi | 167 | 5 wickets in 1 inning |
Nicholas Pooran | 100 | 61 runs in 1 inning |
Gulbadin Naib | 91 | 3 wickets in 1 inning |
Olly Stone | 88 | 2 wickets in 1 inning |
Brandon McMullen | 82 | 58 runs in 1 inning |
Hot Picks for MIE vs DC, ILT20 2025 Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips
Players | Roles |
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MI Emirates | |
Nicholas Pooran | Batter |
Fazalhaq Farooqi | Bowler |
Kieron Pollard | All-rounder |
Dubai Capitals | |
Brandon McMullen | All-rounder |
Sikandar Raza | All-rounder |
Gulbadin Naib | All-rounder |
MIE vs DC, ILT20 2025 Captain and Vice-captain
Contests | Captain | Vice-captain |
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Small League Contests | Brandon McMullen | Kieron Pollard |
Head to Head Contests | Nicholas Pooran | Olly Stone |
Grand League Contests | Fazalhaq Farooqi | Sikandar Raza |
MIE vs DC, ILT20 2025 Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues
MIE vs DC, ILT20 2025: Dream11 Team 1 [Source: @Dream11 App]
Wicketkeeper: Nicholas Pooran, Tom Banton
Batters: Rovman Powell, Muhammad Waseem, Dasun Shanaka
All-rounders: Sikandar Raza, Kieron Pollard, Brandon McMullen
Bowlers: Fazalhaq Farooqi, Obed McCoy, Olly Stone
Captain: Fazalhaq Farooqi
Vice-captain: Brandon McMullen
MIE vs DC, ILT20 2025 Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/ Grand Leagues
MIE vs DC, ILT20 2025: Dream11 Team 2 [Source: @Dream11 App]
Wicketkeeper: Nicholas Pooran, Shai Hope
Batters: Rovman Powell, Muhammad Waseem, Andre Fletcher
All-rounders: Sikandar Raza, Kieron Pollard, Akeal Hosein, Gulbadin Naib
Bowlers: Fazalhaq Farooqi, Alzarri Joseph
Captain: Nicholas Pooran
Vice-captain: Gulbadin Naib
MIE vs DC, ILT20 2025 Expert Advice
Given the playing conditions and the expected team combinations of the two sides, a 2-3-3-3 or 2-3-4-2 combination will be ideal for the game.