MI Emirates will square off against Dubai Capitals in the 29th match of the International League T20, 2025-26, scheduled to be played on Saturday, 27th December at 8:00 PM IST. The match will take place at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. Check out the best Dream11 team tips, player stats, pitch report, top fantasy picks and dream11 prediction team for today’s MIE vs DCP clash.
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MI Emirates have qualified with six wins from nine matches and currently sit second in the points table. They are on a four-match winning streak, and a victory here could take them to the top of the standings. The momentum is firmly with them as they head into this contest.
Meanwhile, Dubai Capitals have also secured qualification with five wins from nine games and come into this match on the back of a three-match winning streak. A win here would help them climb further up the points table as they look to carry strong momentum into the qualifier stage.
Nicholas Pooran, an aggressive batter who has scored 267 runs so far in the tournament, stands out as the top pick for the captaincy role. Jordan Cox, the leading run-scorer of the competition with 298 runs to his name, shapes up as the preferred choice for vice-captaincy in this game.
Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi Pitch Report
*The stats are based on the T20 matches played at Sheikh Zayed Stadium.
| Pitch type – Generally balanced / batter-friendly |
| Batting 1st Won – 45 matches |
| Batting 2nd Won – 53 matches |
| Average 1st innings score – 138 runs |
MIE vs DCP Probable Playing XI
MI Emirates: Muhammad Waseem, Tom Banton, Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Nicholas Pooran(w), Kieron Pollard(c), Romario Shepherd, Shakib Al Hasan, Chris Woakes, Arab Gul Momand, Allah Ghazanfar, Zahoor Khan
Dubai Capitals: Sediqullah Atal, Shayan Jahangir(w), Jordan Cox, Leus du Plooy, James Neesham, Mohammad Nabi(c), David Willey, Muhammad Jawadullah, Haider Ali, Waqar Salamkheil, Mustafizur Rahman
MIE vs DCP Dream11 Player Stats
| Player Name | ILT 2025-26 Stats |
|---|---|
| Shayan Jahangir | 285 runs |
| Jonny Bairstow | 246 runs |
| Nicholas Pooran | 267 runs |
| Muhammad Waseem | 266 runs |
| Waqar Salamkheil | 17 wickets |
| Jordan Cox | 298 runs |
MIE vs DCP Dream11 Team
