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The International T20 League 2025 will start with an exciting match between Capitals of Dubai i MI Emirates at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on January 11, 2025. MI Emirates, led by Nicholas Pooranthey have a strong lineup with key players like Tom Banton, Kieron Pollardi Dwayne Bravo. They enter the tournament as defending champions, confident after their previous success against Dubai Capitals.
On the other hand, Dubai Capitals, captained by Sikandar Razathey are determined to improve on their fourth place finish last season. With star players like Adam Rossington i Rowman Powellthey aim to avenge the defeat of the last final against MI Emirates.
As both teams take to the field, fans can anticipate an exciting contest full of competitive spirit and high stakes, setting an exciting tone for the tournament to come.
ILT20|2025 Match 01:
- Date and time: January 11, 14:00 GMT/ 19:30 IST/ 18:00 local
- Place: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
Dubai International Cricket Stadium Field Report
The playing field at Dubai International Cricket Stadium it is expected to be conducive to batting, characterized by a slower surface that offers good value for shots. Spinners have historically thrived on this track, particularly in the middle overs, while fast bowlers may find help with the new ball. The average first innings total in T20 matches here is around 218 runs, indicating that teams that have opted to bat first have had a favorable record, with a significant number of matches won by teams batting first .
DC vs MIE Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Carriers: Nicholas Pooran, Tom Banton
- Beaters: Kieron Pollard, Rovman Powell
- Versatile: Dasun Shanaka, Sikandar Raza, Romario Shepherd, Jordan Thompson, Brandon McMullen
- Bowlers: Obed McCoy, Fazalhaq Farooqi
DC vs MIE Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice Captain:
- Option 1: Sikandar Raza (c), Nicholas Pooran (vc)
- Option 2: Kieron Pollard (c), Romario Shepherd (vc)
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DC vs MIE Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Alzarri Joseph, Akif Raja, Waqar Salamkheil, Shai Hope
DC vs MIE Dream11 Team for today’s match (January 11, 14:00 GMT):
Equipment:
MI EmiratesTom 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
Capitals of Dubai 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
