Match 18 of ILT20 2025-26 will see Dubai Capitals face MI Emirates at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on December 17. Both teams have won two of their five matches so far, making this a key clash at the midway stage of the league. The two sides last met earlier this season, where Dubai Capitals edged MI Emirates by just 1 run, defending 133/8 as MI Emirates fell short at 132/7 in a thrilling finish.
Dubai Capitals come into this match after a narrow defeat against Desert Vipers, while MI Emirates have struggled for consistency with an alternating win-loss run. With both sides on four points, a win here is crucial to gain momentum and stay in the race for qualification.
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The last match between these two sides was a nail-biter. At the same time, MI Emirates defeated Dubai Capitals by 45 runs in the 2024 final.
But Dubai Capitals still hold the edge in their overall head-to-head record, winning 5 out of 8 encounters. The Dubai International Cricket Stadium is set to witness another thrilling clash between these two teams in the ILT20.
Match Facts
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Match | MI Emirates vs Dubai Capitals |
| Date | 17 December 2025 |
| Time | 8:00 PM IST |
| Venue | Dubai International Cricket Stadium |
| Tournament | ILT20 2025-26 |
Pitch Report
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch type | Pitch gets slow as the game progresses, pacers get some assistance with early bounce |
| Average score | 140-145 |
| Favors | Both bowlers and batsmen, at different stages, in the middle overs, spinners can affect the game |
| Surface | The surface is Dry and helps the batsman early, but later it gets slow, and bowlers come into the game |
| Toss factor | Teams often prefer chasing dew to the dew factor in the second innings. |
Weather Report
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperature | Cool winter evening with night temperatures around 19 °C. |
| Humidity | 50%-60% |
| Wind speed | 14 – 20 KM/H |
| Rain Chance | 0% chances of rain |
| Dew factor | With rising humidity, dew develops in the second innings |
Toss Prediction
The Dubai pitch generally plays better under lights, with dew becoming a key factor in the second innings. Early movement for bowlers is expected, but batting conditions tend to ease as the game progresses. Captains winning the toss are likely to bowl first to take advantage of the surface and chase a manageable target later on.
Injury Updates
No injury concerns reported from either side.
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DCP vs MIE Head-to-Head records
- Jan 11, 2025: Dubai Capitals 133/8 beat MI Emirates 132/7 by 1 run.
- Jan 13, 2025: MI Emirates 187/7 beat Dubai Capitals 161/6 by 26 runs.
- Feb 17, 2024 (Final): MI Emirates 208/3 beat Dubai Capitals 163/7 by 45 runs.
- Feb 10, 2024: Dubai Capitals 147/9 beat MI Emirates 128/8 by 19 runs.
- Jan 20, 2024: Dubai Capitals 160/3 beat MI Emirates 159/9 by 7 wickets.
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Top Picks For The Match
| Players | Reason |
|---|---|
| Nicholas Pooran | Scored 61 vs Dubai Capitals in ILT20 2025, strike rate 160+ |
| Shayan Jahangi | Consistent scorer for Dubai Capitals in ILT20 2025 with 151 runs. |
| Rovman Powell | Scored 173 runs at SR ~ 171 in ILT20 2025. |
| Fazalhaq Farooqi | Took 17+ wickets, including a 5‑wicket haul vs Capitals in ILT20 2025. |
| Mustafizur Rahman | Key wicket-taker for Dubai Capitals with a tight economy in ILT20 2025. |
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