Dubai Capitals vs MI Emirates, ILT 2023, Today Match Prediction 22 January 2023

dcp vs mie Match Prediction & Analysis

Dubai Capitals and MI Emirates will lock horns in the 13th match of the 2023 International League T20 to be played at Sheikh Zayed Stadium at Abu Dhabi.

In their previous match, Dubai Capitals suffered defeat at the hands of Sharjah Warriors. With this result, Dubai Capitals are lying at the bottom half of the league table.

On the other hand, MI Emirates managed to pull off a heist over Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, courtesy splendid performances from Fazalhaq Farooqi, Andre Fletcher, Najibullah Zadran and captain Kieron Pollard. With this result, MI Emirates have managed to register three consecutive victory in the tournament.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Dubai Capitals Preview

In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of Joe Root, Robin Uthappa, captain Rovman Powell, Chirag Suri, Dasun Shanaka and Yusuf Pathan to deliver the bulk of the runs.

In the previous match, Joe Root found form with the bat and finished the innings with the top-score of 80 runs off 54 balls with the help of eight fours and one six. He was well supported by Rovman Powell, who scored 44 runs off 27 balls with the help of five boundaries and one six.

Middle-order batsman, Daniel Lawrence, also scored 34 runs off 28 balls with the help of two fours and one six.

In the bowling department, the side will be depending on the likes of Chamika Karunaratne, Isuru Udana, Akif Raja, Fabian Allen and Mujeeb Ur Rahman to deliver timely breakthroughs.

With six wickets to his name, Akif Raja is currently leading wicket-taker for Dubai Capitals.

Dubai Capitals Predicted Playing XI:

Robin Uthappa (wk), Joe Root, Chirag Suri, Rovman Powell (c), Daniel Lawrence, Dasun Shanaka, Yusuf Pathan, Chamika Karunaratne, Isuru Udana, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Akif Raja

Dubai Capitals Actual Playing XI:

Raja Akifullah Khan , Joe Root, Fred Klaassen, RV Uthappa, Dan Lawrence, Yusuf Pathan, Dasun Shanaka, Rovman Powell, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Chamika Karunaratne, Luqman Hazrat

MI Emirates Preview

In the batting department, the side will be depending on the likes of Muhammad Waseem, Nicholas Pooran, Will Smeed, Andre Fletcher, Kieron Pollard and Najibullah Zadran to deliver the bulk of the runs.

In the previous match, Andre Fletcher showcased excellent form with the bat and finished the innings with the top-score of 52 off 43 balls with the help of four boundaries and one six. He was well supported by Nicholas Pooran, who chipped in with 20 runs off 13 balls.

Najibullah Zadran produced a brisk innings of 35 not out off just 17 balls with the help of one four and four sixes. Besides Zadran, captain Kieron Pollard scored 31 runs off 23 balls.

In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Fazalhaq Farooqi, Trent Boult, Zahoor Khan, Imran Tahir and DJ Bravo to provide crucial breakthroughs.

In the previous match, Fazalhaq Farooqi and Zahoor Khan bowled well and claimed two wickets apiece.

MI Emirates Predicted Playing XI:

Will Smeed, Muhammad Waseem, Andre Fletcher, Nicholas Pooran (wk), Kieron Pollard (c), Najibullah Zadran, Dwayne Bravo, Trent Boult, Imran Tahir, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Zahoor Khan

MI Emirates Actual Playing XI:

Imran Tahir, Mohammad Waseem, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Samit Patel, Trent Boult, Kieron Pollard, Nicholas Pooran, Zahoor Khan, Will Smeed, ADS Fletcher, Najibullah Zadran

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

The weather conditions for the game is going to be sunny with gentle breeze. The wicket prepared for the game is going to offer some assistance to the bowlers.

Venue Details

Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi is going to host the 13th match of the International League T20 2023 will be played between Dubai Capitals and MI Emirates.

Toss: To Bowl

Both the sides will be keen to win the toss, bat first and post a competitive score on the board. The previous match played at the venue was won by side batting second.