ILT20 2025-26 Match 29: MIE vs DCP head-to-head, pitch report & predicted playing XIs

MI Emirates will clash with Dubai Capitals in match 29 of ILT20 2025-26 on Tuesday, December 16 at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi.

Both teams had a previous encounter this season in Match 18, which MI Emirates won by seven runs. Currently, MI Emirates are second in the points table and have been on a good streak of four wins. A victory in this match will confirm their place in the playoffs, so they will be highly motivated.

Dubai Capitals, meanwhile, are just one spot below MI Emirates in third position. The clash is similarly significant for them, as a victory will help lock a playoff berth and strengthen their position in the standings. A good contest can be expected between the two teams in form.

MIE vs DCP Head-to-Head Record

Matches Played: 6
MI Emirates Won: 3
Dubai Capitals Won: 3
Tied: 0

MIE vs DCP: Pitch Report

The Sheikh Zayed Stadium pitch is usually slow at the start, and it is tough to get runs in the first innings. As the match progresses, it becomes a bit easier for batters. The teams who win the toss prefer to bowl first due to the dew factor that plays a big role in the second innings of the match. Recent matches here have seen an average first-innings score of about 157, and that could again be a competitive total.

MIE vs DCP: Predicted Playing XIs

MI Emirates (MIE):

Muhammad Waseem, Tom Banton, Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Nicholas Pooran (WK), Kieron Pollard (C), Shakib Al Hasan, Romario Shepherd, Arab Gul Momand, Allah Ghazanfar, Zahoor Khan, Fazalhaq Farooqi

Dubai Capitals (DCP):

Sediqullah Atal, Shayan Jahangir (WK), Jordan Cox, Leus du Plooy, James Neesham, Mohammad Nabi (C), David Willey, Muhammad Jawadullah, Haider Ali, Waqar Salamkheil, Mustafizur Rahman