ILT20 2025: Match 1, DC vs MIE Match Prediction – Who will win today’s BBL match between DC vs MIE?

The new season of the ILT20 kicks off on January 11. The new season kicks off with Dubai Capitals taking on Mumbai Emirates at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. With the teams kicking off the tournament, both Capitals and Emirates will hope for a good start to the season.

Defending the title, Mumbai Emirates will hope to get off to a good start to the season and win their first game. On the other hand, Dubai Capitals finished in fourth place in the standings in the previous season and will hope to improve.

DC vs MIE Match Details:

Pitch Report

The surface at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium is one that is preferred by the batters. A high scoring encounter could be quite the possibility on such a pitch, and opting to bat first after winning the toss could be a wise decision.

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Head-to-Head Record

Predicted Playing 11s for DC vs MIE

Dubai Capitals (DC):

Jake Fraser McGurk, David Warner, Shai Hope, Sam Billings, Rovman Powell, Sikandar Raza, Dasun Shanaka, Scott Kuggleijn, Zakir Khan, Obed McCoy, Dushmantha Chameera

MI Emirates (MIE):

Muhammed Waseem, Kusal Perera, Andre Fletcher, Nicholas Pooran, Kieron Pollard, Romario Shepherd, Dwayne Bravo, Fazalhaq Farooqui, Fared Malik, Akeal Hossain, AM Ghazanfar

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Probable Top Performers from DC vs MIE

Probable Best Batter: Sikandar Raza

Dubai Capitals’ Sikandar Raza could be the best batter in the upcoming game. With 222 runs in his last 10 matches, Raza has been in good form with the bat and he will hope to put in another good showing in the next game as well. 

Probable Best Batter: Akeal Hossain

MI Emirates’ Akeal Hossain could be the best bowler in the upcoming game against Dubai Capitals. With 12 wickets in his last eight matches, Hossain has been in excellent form and he will hope for a good showing in the first game of the season as well.

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Today's Match Prediction: MI Emirates to win the match

Scenario 1

MI Emirates win the toss and opt to bat first.

Powerplay: 40-50

MIE: 160-180

MI Emirates win the match.

Scenario 2

Dubai Capitals win the toss and opt to bat first.

Powerplay: 35-45

DC: 140-150

MI Emirates win the match.

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Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the author's understanding, analysis, and instinct. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.