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The upcoming match between Dubai Capitals and Abu Dhabi Knight Riders on February 2, 2025, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium promises to be an exciting showdown in the ILT20 2025 season.
The Capitals, led by Sikandar Raza, feature a strong lineup with explosive players like Ben Dunk and Shai Hope, who provide stability and aggression at the top. All-rounders such as Gulbadin Naib and Rovman Powell add depth, while bowlers like Dushmantha Chameera and Obed McCoy are crucial for taking wickets at key moments.
On the other hand, the Knight Riders, captained by Sunil Narine, boast a formidable squad highlighted by the explosive all-rounder Andre Russell, who can change the game with his batting prowess. Opener Kyle Mayers is known for quick starts, while experienced players like Jason Holder and David Willey strengthen both batting and bowling departments.
Match Details: ILT20 2025, Match 29
- Date and Time: February 2, 2:30 pm GMT/ 8:00 pm IST/ 6:30 pm local
- Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
Dubai International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report
The pitch at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium is known for being batting-friendly, providing consistent bounce and good carry, which favours aggressive stroke play. Conditions are expected to support high scoring, especially in the early overs.
Historically, the average run rate for T20 matches at this venue is around 7.63, indicating a surface that challenges bowlers while allowing batters to score freely. While spinners may find some assistance as the match progresses, dew could make conditions more favourable for batting in the second half, influencing teams to chase targets.
Teams winning the toss often opt to bowl first, as 6 out of 9 matches this season have been won by teams batting second. Overall, the pitch promises an exciting contest, with teams needing to adapt their strategies based on its characteristics for optimal performance.
DC vs ADKR Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicketkeepers: Joe Clarke, Shai Hope
- Batters: Rovman Powell, Roston Chase, Alishan Sharafu, Brandon McMullen
- All-rounders: Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, Jason Holder, Sikandar Raza
- Bowler: Dushmantha Chameera
DC vs ADKR Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
- Choice 1: Sikandar Raza (c), Roston Chase (vc)
- Choice 2: Sunil Narine (c), Brandon McMullen (vc)
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DC vs ADKR Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Obed McCoy, Farhan Khan, Kyle Mayers, Andries Gous
DC vs ADKR Dream11 Team for today’s match (February 2, 2:30 pm GMT):
Squads:
Dubai Capitals: Ben Dunk, Shai Hope (wk), Khalid Shah, Gulbadin Naib, Najibullah Zadran, Sikandar Raza (c), Dasun Shanaka, Rovman Powell, Haider Ali, Dushmantha Chameera, Zahir Khan, Obed McCoy, Farhan Khan, Akif Raja, Joe Burns, Brandon McMullen, Olly Stone, Scott Kuggeleijn, Zeeshan Naseer, Sharafuddin Ashraf
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders: Kyle Mayers, Andries Gous (wk), Michael-Kyle Pepper, Charith Asalanka, Alishan Sharafu, Roston Chase, Andre Russell, Jason Holder, Sunil Narine (c), Ibrar Ahmad, David Willey, Ali Khan, Joe Clarke, Terrance Hinds, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, Sufiyan Muqeem, Shahid Iqbal Bhutta, Adhitya Shetty, Hassan Khan
