The final is not just a clash of skills and tactics; it’s a test of character and resilience. It’s where legends are born and history is made. For the competitors, it’s an opportunity to etch their names into the annals of sporting greatness, to leave an indelible mark on the collective memory of fans worldwide.
Over the past 29 days we saw some incredible showdown, young players showcasing their talent in ILT20. Now its time for a conclusion match of the tournament. Both MI Emirates and DC looked good throughout the competition.
For MIE batting have been their core strey. UAE opener Muhammad Waseem scored 278 from 11 games, Kusal Perera 297 from 9 games and Nicholas Pooran 297 from 9 games form the bedrock of the MI Emirates batting lineup, whole Sikandar Raza is a leading scorer 303 runs from 12 games for DC.
In Qualifier 2 DC knocked out Gulf Giants who were the champions of the inaugural ILT20 2023 season by 9 wickets in hand. They managed to restrict the opponent in 138 only. For DC Leus du Plooy scored a brilliant 63 off 40 balls was being awarded by a player of the match. Comparing head to head both the team played 4 times against each other’s resulting in 3 win to DC and MIE just managed to win one match only.
Now, the answers await us on the hallowed turf of the stadium, where dreams will collide, and destinies will be decided.
Weather Report for ILT20 Final- MI Emirates vs Dubai Capitals
During the match, the weather at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium will be 21°C with a RealFeel® temperature of 21°C, characterized by mainly clear skies and warm conditions.
Pitch Report
The pitch at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium is expected to offer support to both batsmen and bowlers, with even bounce and some assistance for spinners as the match progresses.
Predicted XI
MI Emirates: Muhammad Waseem, Andre Fletcher, Dan Mousle, Kieron Pollard, Chris Benjamin (wk), Nicholas Pooran (C), Jordan Thompson, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, Trent Boult, Muhammad Rohid Khan, Waqar Salamkheil, Kusal Perera
DC Capitals: Tom Banton, Ben Dunk, Max Holden, Leus du Plooy, Sam Billings (c & wk), Dasun Shanaka, Sikandar Raza, Scott Kuggeleijn, Akif Raja, Haider Ali, Olly Stone
Dream 11 Picks
Wicketkeeper: Nicholas Pooran, Sam Billings
Batsmen: Tim David, Leus du Plooy, Muhammad Waseem, D Bravo, Jason Holder
All-Rounders: J Overton, D Bravo
Bowlers: Trent Boult, Scott Kuggeleijn, Olly Stone, W Salamkhei
Prediction
MI Emirates look all set to continue their dominance in the ILT20 League. The side has performed exceedingly well in the championship under the leadership of the flamboyant skipper Kieron Pollard. On the other side, Dubai Capitals (DC) will have to bring their ‘A’ game and make sure that they don’t allow any partnership to flourish as MI Emirates have got a lot of power hitters in the side. MI Emirates are red hot favorites to win their maiden title.