He International T20 League 2025 will begin with an exciting match between Capitals of Dubai and MY Emirates at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on January 11, 2025. MI Emirates, led by Nicolas Pooranhas a solid lineup that includes key players such as Tom Banton, Kieron Pollardand Dwayne Bravo. They come into the tournament as defending champions, confident after their previous successes against Dubai Capitals.
For its part, Dubai Capitals, led by Sikandar RazaThey are determined to improve on their fourth place finish from last season. With star players like Adam Rossington and Rovman PowellTheir goal is to avenge their defeat in the last final against MI Emirates.
When both teams take the field, fans can anticipate an exciting 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
- Event: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
Dubai International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report
The playing field in Dubai International Cricket Stadium It is expected to be conducive to batting, characterized by a slower surface that offers good value for shots. Historically, spinners have thrived on this track, particularly during the middle pitches, while fast bowlers can find some help with the new ball. The total average first innings in T20 matches here is around 218 runs, indicating that teams that opted to bat first have had a favorable record, with a significant number of matches won by the team batting first.
DC vs MIE Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Window holders: Nicholas Pooran, Tom Banton
- Hitters: Kieron Pollard, Rovman Powell
- All terrain: Dasun Shanaka, Sikandar Raza, Romario Shepherd, Jordan Thompson, Brandon McMullen
- Bowlers: Obed McCoy and Fazalhaq Farooqi
DC vs MIE Dream11 Captain and Vice Captain Prediction:
- 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):
Squads:
MY 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
Capitals of Dubai Team: 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