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The International League T20 2025 is set to kick off with an exciting match between Dubai Capitals and MI Emirates at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on January 11, 2025. MI Emirates, led by Nicholas Pooran, boast a strong lineup featuring key players like Tom Banton, Kieron Pollard, and Dwayne Bravo. They enter the tournament as defending champions, confident after their previous successes against Dubai Capitals.
On the other hand, Dubai Capitals, captained by Sikandar Raza, are determined to improve upon their fourth-place finish last season. With star players like Adam Rossington and Rovman Powell, they aim to avenge their defeat in the last final against MI Emirates.
As both teams take the field, fans can anticipate a thrilling contest filled with competitive spirit and high stakes, setting an exciting tone for the tournament ahead.
ILT20|2025, Match 01:
- Date and time: January 11, 02:00 pm GMT/ 07:30 pm IST/ 06:00 pm local
- Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
Dubai International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report
The pitch at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium is expected to be conducive for batting, characterized by a slower surface that offers good value for shots. Historically, spinners have thrived on this track, particularly during the middle overs, while fast bowlers may find some assistance with the new ball. The average first innings total in T20 matches here hovers around 218 runs, indicating that teams opting to bat first have had a favourable record, with a significant number of matches won by the side having a stick first.
DC vs MIE Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicket-keepers: Nicholas Pooran, Tom Banton
- Batters: Kieron Pollard, Rovman Powell
- All-rounders: Dasun Shanaka, Sikandar Raza, Romario Shepherd, Jordan Thompson, Brandon McMullen
- Bowlers: Obed McCoy, Fazalhaq Farooqi
DC vs MIE Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
- Choice 1: Sikandar Raza (c), Nicholas Pooran (vc)
- Choice 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, 02:00 pm GMT):
Squads:
MI Emirates: Tom 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
Dubai Capitals 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
