ILT20: Match 18, DCP vs MIE Match Prediction – Who will win today’s ILT20 match between DCP vs MIE?

Match 18 of ILT20 2025-26 is scheduled to be played between Dubai Capitals (DCP) and MI Emirates (MIE) at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on December 17. Both teams have won twice in the five matches they have played so far.

The Capitals lost their first two matches by four wickets. They then won their next couple of matches while defending their target. The Dasun Shanaka-led side are coming on the back off a narrow loss to Desert Vipers.

The Emirates have followed an alternating win-loss pattern. The team has not performed up to their potential up until now. The 2024 winners will be keen on building momentum as the tournament approaches near to its midway point.

DCP vs MIE Match Details

Dubai International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report

Six out of eight matches at the venue this season have been won by the chasing team. Therefore, the captain winning the toss will be expected to chase. Run-scoring has been relatively easy for the teams playing here. Once set, batters can be expected to go after the bowlers with ease.

DCP vs MIE Head to Head Record

DCP vs MIE Predicted Playing XIs

Dubai Capitals (DCP):

Leus du Plooy, Shayan Jahangir (wk), Gulbadin Naib, Jordan Cox, Rovman Powell, David Willey, Dasun Shanaka (c), Mohammad Nabi, Haider Ali, Muhammad Jawadullah, Mustafizur Rahman

Impact Player: Waqar Salamkheil

MI Emirates (MIE):

Muhammad Waseem, Nicholas Pooran (wk), Tom Banton, Kamindu Mendis, Kieron Pollard (c), Tajinder Dhillon, Romario Shepherd, Rashid Khan, AM Ghazanfar, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Zahoor Khan

Impact Player: Jonny Bairstow

Probable Top Performers from DCP vs MIE

Probable Best Batter: Jonny Bairstow

Jonny Bairstow has been coming in as an Impact Player since the last three innings this season. The top-order batter has struck at a rate of 129.52. He can be anticipated to play yet another impactful innings to give a positive start to his team.

Probable Best Bowler: Mohammad Nabi

In the four matches Mohammad Nabi has featured in, he has picked up four wickets while being decently economical. The Afghan spin-bowling all-rounder, who has maintained an economy rate of only 5.5, can be expected to bowl another vital spell.

 Today's Match Prediction: Team bowling first to win the match