DC vs MIE Dream11 Prediction, Dream11 Playing XI, Today Match 1, ILT20 2025

Dream11 fantasy cricket tips and guide for match 1 of ILT20 2025, to be played between DC vs MIE in Dubai.

The cricket carnival in the UAE is all set to begin. The third edition of the International League T20 (ILT20) will start on Saturday, 11th January.

Two teams that made it to the final of the last season will come face to face against each other in the tournament’s opener. It will be a clash between runners-up Dubai Capitals and defending champions MI Emirates.

This match will be played on Saturday from 7:30 PM IST at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. Some big stars have joined the league, and it will be a mouth-watering contest.

DC vs MIE: Match Details

Match: Dubai Capitals (DC) vs MI Emirates (MIE), Match 1, ILT20 2025

Match Date: January 11, 2025 (Saturday)

Time: 7:30 PM IST / 02:00 PM GMT / 06:00 PM LOCAL

Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai

DC vs MIE: Head-to-Head: DC (4) – MIE (2)

A total of six matches have taken place between Dubai Capitals and MI Emirates in the ILT20. The Capitals lead the way with four wins, while MI Emirates have won two matches.

DC vs MIE: Weather Report

The forecast predicts no rain, and the temperature is expected to reach around 23°C on Saturday evening in Dubai. The expected humidity should be around 55 percent with a moderate wind speed of 16-17 km/h. 

DC vs MIE: Pitch Report

The surface in Dubai is excellent to bat on. There is something in it for the bowlers: the new ball will swing a bit under lights. However, as seen in evening matches, there might be some dew, and the chasing side always have an edge here.

DC vs MIE: Predicted XIs:

Dubai Capitals: Najibullah Zadran, Adam Rossington, Gulbadin Naib, Brandon McMullen, Sikandar Raza, Dasun Shanaka, Rovman Powell (c), Raja Akif, Scott Kuggeleijn, Zahir Khan, Obed McCoy

MI Emirates: Tom Banton, Nicholas Pooran (c), Romario Shepherd, Daniel Mousley, Andre Fletcher, Kieron Pollard, Muhammad Waseem, Muhammad Rohid Khan, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Fazalhaq Farooqi

Suggested Dream11 Fantasy Team No. 1 DC vs MIE Dream11:

Wicket-keepers: Nicholas Pooran, Andre Fletcher

Batters: Kieron Pollard, Rovman Powell

All-rounders: Sikandar Raza, Romario Shepherd, Brandon McMullen, Dasun Shanaka

Bowlers: Fazalhaq Farooqi, Alzarri Joseph, Obed McCoy

Captain First-Choice: Sikandar Raza || Captain Second-Choice: Kieron Pollard

Vice-Captain First-Choice: Rovman Powell || Vice-captain Second-Choice: Brandon McMullen

Suggested Dream11 Fantasy Team No. 2 DC vs MIE Dream11:

Wicket-keeper: Nicholas Pooran

Batters: Kieron Pollard, Rovman Powell

All-rounders: Sikandar Raza, Romario Shepherd, Brandon McMullen, Dasun Shanaka, Scott Kuggeleijn

Bowlers: Fazalhaq Farooqi, Alzarri Joseph, Obed McCoy

Captain First-Choice: Dasun Shanaka || Captain Second-Choice: Romario Shepherd

Vice-Captain First-Choice: Nicholas Pooran || Vice-captain Second-Choice: Nicholas Pooran

DC vs MIE: Dream11 Prediction – Who Will Win?

Both teams might miss some of their key players as there are a couple of other high-profile leagues running simultaneously. After reviewing both teams, we think MI Emirates will have a slight edge because of the combination they have and we back them to win this game.

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