The fourth match of the International League T20 2025 will see MI Emirates (MIE) squaring off against Dubai Capitals (DC) at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Monday, January 13. Ahead of this match, here's all you need to know about the MIE vs DC Dream11 Prediction, today's playing 11s, fantasy cricket tips, best player picks, and the pitch report.
The two teams also played the first match of the ILT20 2025 season. Dubai Capitals won that match by a small margin of one run. Dubai Capitals batted first and scored 133 runs at a loss of eight wickets. MI Emirates scored 132 runs at a loss of seven wickets while chasing.
The two teams have played a total of seven head-to-head matches. Dubai Capitals have won five matches while MI Emirates have won only two.
MIE vs DC Match Details
The fourth match of the International League T20 2025 will be played on January 13 at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. The game is set to take place at 8:00 PM IST. The live score & commentary of the game can be followed in the Sportskeeda Live Score section.
MIE vs DC, 4th Match
Date and Time: 13th January, 2025, 8:00 PM IST
Venue: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
Pitch Report
The pitch at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi is a batting paradise. So, fans can expect a high-scoring match, with openers finding it easy to score runs. Chasing should be preferred on this pitch. The last match played at this venue was between Abu Dhabi Knight Riders and Desert Vipers, where a total of 334 runs were scored at a loss of eight wickets.
MIE vs DC Form Guide
MIE - L
DC - W
MIE vs DC Probable Playing XI
MIE Playing XI
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Kieron Pollard, Nicholas Pooran, Andre Fletcher, Allah Ghazanfar, Muhammad Waseem, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Tom Banton (wk), Zahoor Khan, Waqar Salamkheil, Kusal Perera (impact player)
DC Playing XI
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Shai Hope (wk), Dasun Shanaka, Rovman Powell, Sikandar Raza, Obed McCoy, Adam Rossington, Brandon McMullen, Gulbadin Naib, Haider Ali, Farhan Khan, Olly Stone, Zahir Khan (impact player)
MIE vs DC Dream11 Match Top Picks
Wicket-keeper
Nicholas Pooran
Nicholas Pooran is the best wicket-keeper pick for today's match. He is expected to bat in the top order and perform the wicket-keeping duties for his team. He scored 61 runs in just 40 balls in the last match. Shai Hope is another good wicket-keeper option for today's match.
Batters
Rovman Powell
Waseem Muhammad and Rovman Powell are the two best batsmen picks for today's Dream11 team. Rovman Powell is a hard hitter who can score a lot of runs at this venue. He scored 25 runs in the last match against MI Emirates. Andre Fletcher is another good pick for today's match.
All-rounders
Brandon McMullen
Sikander Raza and Brandon McMullen are the best all-rounder picks for the Dream11 team. Both players are crucial for today's match. Brandon McMullen is expected to bat in the top order and bowl a few overs in today's match. He scored 58 runs in the last match. Akeal Hosein is another good all-rounder pick for today's match.
Bowlers
Fazalhaq Farooqi
The top bowler picks for today's Dream11 team are Olly Stone and Fazalhaq Farooqi. Both the bowlers can take a lot of wickets at this venue. Fazalhaq Farooqi has an exceptional venue record and can once again take a lot of wickets. He took five wickets in the last match. Alzarri Joseph is another good bowler pick for today's match.
MIE vs DC match captain and vice-captain choices
Nicholas Pooran
Nicholas Pooran is the most crucial pick from MI Emirates as the pitch is expected to support batters. He will bat in the top order and is in top form. He scored 61 runs in just 40 balls in the last match.
Fazalhaq Farooqi
Fazalhaq Farooqi is another crucial pick from the MI Emirates squad. He is in top form and can once again perform well at this venue. He took five wickets in the last match against Dubai Capitals.
5 Must-Picks for MIE vs DC, 4th Match
Fazalhaq Farooqi
Nicholas Pooran
Sikander Raza
Brandon McMullen
Olly Stone
MI Emirates vs Dubai Capitals Match Expert Tips
As the pitch is expected to be well-balanced, it is advisable to make a team keeping that in mind. Making hard hitters or all-rounders the captain or vice-captain is the best way to gain maximum points and win grand leagues in today's match.
MI Emirates vs Dubai Capitals Dream11 Prediction Today, Head-to-head
Wicket-keeper: N Pooran
Batters: R Powell
All-rounders: G Naib, K Pollard, S Raza, B McMullen, A Hosein
Bowlers: O Stone, F Farooqi, A Joseph, O McCoy
MI Emirates vs Dubai Capitals Dream11 Prediction Today, Grand League
Wicket-keeper: N Pooran, S Hope
Batters: R Powell, A Fletcher, W Muhammad
All-rounders: S Raza, B McMullen, A Hosein
Bowlers: O Stone, F Farooqi, A Ghazanfar
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