MI Emirates vs Dubai Capital: Match Preview & Prediction – The highly anticipated match between MI Emirates (EMI) and Dubai Capitals (DUB) in the Eliminator of the ILT20 2023 promises to be a thrilling encounter, as both teams vie for a spot in the second qualifier.
EMI finished third on the points table, while DUB came in fourth, securing their place in the playoffs with a victory over EMI in their last league game.
In the absence of their skippers Kieron Pollard and Dwayne Bravo, who were benched in the previous match, stand-in skipper Nicholas Pooran stepped up but couldn’t secure a win for EMI.
However, with the return of Pollard and Bravo, EMI will be a much stronger side, especially with the latter being the team’s leading wicket-taker of the season.
On the other hand, the Rovman Powell-led DUB will be hoping to register consecutive wins over EMI, and will be relying on the form of Australia international Adam Zampa and their top-performing batsmen Raza and Shanaka.
The pitch at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium has been on the slower side, which could pose a challenge for the batters. The captain winning the toss will likely opt to bowl first, with a score above 160 being considered a good one on this wicket.
EMI’s predicted playing XI will feature the likes of Andre Fletcher, Muhammad Waseem, and Najibullah Zadran, while DUB will have George Munsey, Robin Uthappa, and Chamika Karunaratne in their lineup.
In terms of individual performances, EMI skipper Kieron Pollard is in sensational form and will be a key player for his team, as he is currently the second-leading run-scorer of the tournament.
Dwayne Bravo, on the other hand, has been playing some excellent cricket and will be looking to add to his 11 wickets from seven matches so far this season.
So, who will win today’s match? Our Prediction is in favor of MI Emirates to secure a win in the Eliminator of the ILT20 2023. With the return of their skippers, a strong batting lineup, and a determined bowling attack, EMI have all the ingredients to secure a victory and progress to the second qualifier.
However, DUB should not be underestimated, as they have a powerful side and the ability to turn the match in their favor. This match is set to be a nail-biting encounter, and fans are in for a treat as both teams battle it out for a spot in the second qualifier.
In conclusion, the Eliminator match between MI Emirates (EMI) and Dubai Capitals (DUB) is set to be a nail-biting encounter. Both teams have some exceptional players in their roster and it will be interesting to see who will come out on top.
Based on our predictions, MI Emirates skipper Kieron Pollard will be the predicted best batter while veteran all-rounder Dwayne Bravo is expected to be the predicted best bowler. The pitch at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium has been on the slower side and thus, a score of anything above 160 will be considered a good one.
The match is slated to take place on February 9, 07:30 PM IST and can be telecasted on ZEE Network and ZEE5. Based on the overall performance of both teams and the players, our prediction for today’s match is that MI Emirates will win the match. It will be exciting to see how this match unfolds and who will come out victorious.
Final of ILT20 2023:
The final of the inaugural season of the ILT20 2023 promises will be a cracker of a match, with teams fighting for the coveted title of champions. The teams that will compete in the final will have to work hard and persevere through the tournament to make it this far. Let’s see who qualifies for the final.
