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MI Emirates will face off against Sharjah Warriorz in a crucial International League T20 2025 match at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi, on February 2, 2025. MI Emirates are positioned second in the points table with a record of 5 wins and 4 losses. They recently secured a victory against Gulf Giants, chasing down a target of 174 runs thanks to a standout performance by captain Nicholas Pooran, who scored 58 runs off 37 balls. Tom Banton has been their leading run-scorer this season, amassing 380 runs, while Fazalhaq Farooqi leads the bowling charts with 19 wickets.
Sharjah Warriorz are on third place with 4 wins and 5 losses. They are coming off a solid performance but will need to be at their best to overcome MI Emirates. Their lineup includes explosive players like Kusal Mendis and Jason Roy, who can change the game with their batting prowess.
Match Details: ILT20 2025, Match 28
- Date and Time: February 2, 10:00 am GMT / 03:30 pm IST/ 02:00 pm local
- Venue: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
Sheikh Zayed Stadium Pitch Report
The Sheikh Zayed Stadium generally provides a well-balanced pitch that benefits both batters and bowlers. Fast bowlers may find some assistance early in the game, but as the match advances, spinners are expected to become increasingly influential, especially in the second innings. Historically, teams batting second have enjoyed greater success at this venue, making it crucial for the captain who wins the toss to consider opting to chase.
MIE vs SWR Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicket-keepers: Johnson Charles, Nicholas Pooran
- Batters: Jason Roy, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Muhammad Waseem
- All-rounders: Rohan Mustafa, Akeal Hosein, Karim Janat
- Bowlers: Tim Southee, Alzarri Joseph, Fazalhaq Farooqi
MIE vs SWR Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
- Choice 1: Nicholas Pooran (c), Tom Kohler-Cadmore (vc)
- Choice 2: Rohan Mustafa (c), Akeal Hosein (vc)
MIE vs SWR Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Adam Milne, Tom Banton, Aryan Lakra, Romario Shepherd
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MIE vs SWR Dream11 Team for today’s match (February 2, 10:00 am GMT):
Squads:
MI Emirates: Muhammad Waseem, Kusal Perera, Tom Banton, Nicholas Pooran (c & wk), Kieron Pollard, Dan Mousley, Romario Shepherd, Akeal Hosein, Zahoor Khan, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Waqar Salamkheil, Alzarri Joseph, Aryan Lakra, Muhammad Rohid Khan, Thomas Draca, Nosthush Kenjige, Andre Fletcher, Fareed Ahmad Malik, AM Ghazanfar, Ben Charlesworth, Jordan Thompson
Sharjah Warriorz: Dilshan Madushanka, Johnson Charles, Junaid Siddique, Muhammad Jawadullah, Kusal Mendis, Luke Wells, Peter Hatzoglou, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Tim Southee, Adam Milne, Adil Rashid, Ashton Agar, Avishka Fernando, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Daniel Sams, Ethan D’ Souza, Harmeet Singh, Jason Roy, Karim Janat, Keemo Paul, Matthew Wade, Rohan Mustafa, Tim Seifert, Traveen Mathew, Virandeep Singh
