By Zainab Shafiq 
ILT20 25 Match 1 Match Details
- Fixture: Dubai Capitals vs MI Emirates, 1st Match, ILT20 2025
- Date & Time: Saturday, January 11, 2025, 7:00 PM PST | 2:00 PM GMT | 6:00 PM Local
- Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
Preview
The ILT20 2025 kicks off with an exciting clash between defending champions MI Emirates and Dubai Capitals.
MI Emirates, led by Nicholas Pooran, are a formidable side packed with T20 stars like Kieron Pollard, Dwayne Bravo, and Tom Banton. Their mix of explosive batters and death-over specialists makes them strong contenders to start the tournament on a winning note.
The Dubai Capitals, under the leadership of Sikandar Raza, are eager to improve upon their fourth-place finish last season. With key players like Dasun Shanaka, Shai Hope, and Najibullah Zadran, they have the firepower to challenge any team in the league.
Pitch Report
The surface at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium is known to be batting-friendly with true bounce, making it a high-scoring venue. Spinners can find some grip as the match progresses, but pacers with variations will play a crucial role. A total of 170-180 is par here.
Weather Report
Dubai is expected to have clear skies with temperatures hovering around 22°C during the match. Perfect conditions for cricket, with no rain expected.
Predicted Playing XI
MI Emirates:
Tom Banton(w), Muhammad Waseem, Nicholas Pooran(c), Kieron Pollard, Andre Fletcher, Dwayne Bravo, Romario Shepherd, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, Fazalhaq Farooqi
Dubai Capitals:
Adam Rossington(w), Shai Hope, Dasun Shanaka, Sikandar Raza(c), Najibullah Zadran, Joe Burns, Brandon McMullen, Gulbadin Naib, Jeffrey Vandersay, Dushmantha Chameera, Zahir Khan
ILT20 25 Match 1 Dream11 Prediction
- Captain: Nicholas Pooran
- Vice-Captain: Sikandar Raza
- Wicketkeepers: Tom Banton, Shai Hope
- Batters: Muhammad Waseem, Najibullah Zadran, Dasun Shanaka
- All-rounders: Kieron Pollard, Sikandar Raza
- Bowlers: Alzarri Joseph, Dushmantha Chameera, Akeal Hosein
Match Prediction
With a strong and experienced lineup, MI Emirates are the favorites to win this opening encounter. However, the Dubai Capitals have the potential to cause an upset if their key players step up.
Prediction: MI Emirates to win comfortably.
ILT20 Live Stream Broadcasting Channels
| Territory/Region | Channel(s) |
|---|---|
| Afghanistan | Ariana Television, RTA Sports |
| Australia | Fox Cricket, Channel 9, Stan Sports |
| Bangladesh | Nagorik TV, T Sports, Toffee |
| Caribbean | Rush Sports, Flow Sports |
| India | Zee Cinema, Zee Anmol Cinema, Star Sports, Zee Zest, Zee Thirai, JioTV, Zee Bangla Cinema, ZEE TV, |
| Sony Six, &Pictures, &Flix, Sony Sports Network (2025-32), Zee5 (Live Streaming Free) | |
| Maldives | Medianet |
| MENA | CricLife 3 |
| Nepal | Sim TV Nepal, Net TV Nepal |
| New Zealand | Sky Sports NZ |
| Pakistan | PTV Sports, Geo Super, A Sports, Ten Sport, Myco |
| Sri Lanka | Supreme TV |
| United Kingdom | BT Sport, Zee TV, Sky Sport UK, TNT Sports, BBC iPlayer |
| United States | Willow TV, BBC iPlayer, ESPNcricinfo |
| Canada | Willow TV |