EMI vs DUB T20 Match Prediction & Betting Tips, Final ILT20 2024
MI Emirates will take on Dubai Capitals in the final of the ILT20 season 2. The match will be played at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai and will start at 8:00 PM IST on February 17.
MI Emirates reached the final after they defeated Gulf Giants by 45 runs n Qualifier 1. MI Emirates scored 163-7 in 20 overs before bowling out the Giants for 118. MI looked a brute force in the first half of the tournament, however, the departure for Nicholas Pooran and Fazalhaq Farooqi weakened them as a team. Good news is that both players have joined the team again.
Meanwhile, Dubai Capitals picked up a convincing win over Gulf Giants in the Qualifier 2. The team had beaten Abu Dhabi Knight Riders in the Eliminator. The Capitals have peaked at the right time and are ready to give MI Emirates a tough fight in the summit clash.
MI Emirates vs Dubai Capitals T20 Match Live Streaming
TV channels: ZEE has the broadcast rights in India and the matches can be watched on ZEE Cinema, ZEE Anmol Cinema, ZEE Thirai, ZEE Bangla Cinema, ZEE Zest. In Pakistan, Geo Sports will broadcast the matches while Willow Sports is the official broadcaster in the US.
Live Streaming: Live streaming of the matches will be available on Zee 5 app.
EMI vs DUB Match Toss Prediction
The captains have opted to bowl first in most games as chasing has been slightly easy. However, the wicket has got a bit slow and at times, teams struggle to chase big scores. Still, we feel both captains will bowl.
EMI vs DUB Pitch Report
The captains have opted to bowl first in most games as chasing has been slightly easy. However, the wicket has got a bit slow and at times, teams struggle to chase big scores. Still, we feel both captains will bowl.
Dubai Weather Report
It will be a breeze day with temperature ranging between 28 and 22 degrees. The humidity will be 75 per cent.
Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for MI Emirates vs Dubai Capitals, Final ILT20 2024
MI Emirates Team News & Playing 11
EMI Team News
Nicholas Pooran and Tim David, who left for the T20I series between Australia and West Indies, have returned to bolster the side. MI Emirates are back at the peak of their prowess and won’t tinker the winning combination. Kusal Perera is part of the T20I series vs SL thus his availability is not confirmed.
EMI Key Players
- Muhammad Waseem - Waseem started the tournament with a bang and played a few match winning innings before losing a bit of form. However, he has runs behind him and can be backed to come good in the final.
- Nicholas Pooran - Nicholas Pooran returned to the MI Emirates and scored 36 vs Gulf Giants. He has scored 297 runs in nine matches for the side. Pooran is a big game player and in a massive final, a lot of MI’s hopes will rest on his shoulders.
- Waqar Salamkheil - The mystery spinner is enjoying the conditions. Not a lot of batters have played him before so getting used to his action and variations is not easy. He has taken 16 wickets in the tournament.
EMI Team Form
The departure of Pooran, David and Farooqi left the team depleted and MI lost their last two league games. However, the players returned in the Qualifier and MI were back to winning ways.
MI Emirates Predicted Playing 11
Kusal Perera/Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Muhammad Waseem, Andre Fletcher, Kieron Pollard, Nicholas Pooran (c&wk), Dwayne Bravo, Tim David, Trent Boult, Muhammad Rohid Khan, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, Waqar Salamkheil Vijaykanth Viyaskanth (SUB)
Dubai Capitals Team News & Playing 11
DUB Team News
There is no clear update as if David Warner will be available for the final. The southpaw departed to take part in the AUS vs WI T20I series. While players like Tim David and Nicholas Pooran, who were part of the series, returned to play for MI Emirates, Warner did not feature in Capitals’ last game. While Warner did not play the last game,. Rovman Powell and Jason Holder returned for the side.
DUB Key Players
- Sam Billings - Sam Billings has scored 280 runs in 12 matches. The batter has played crucial knocks for the team and will hold the key with the bat in the final. Billings did not get a chance to bat in the Qualifier 2 but played a crucial knock of 46 in 26 balls vs Knight Riders in Eliminator.
- Sikandar Raza - Sikandar Raza has been magnificent in the tournament. He has been sensational with the bat and equally valuable with the ball. He is the leading run scorer of the tournament for the Capitals, with 303 runs in 12 matches. He has also picked 12 wickets for the team.
- Olly Stone - Olly Stone has bowled well in the tournament. He has not gone wicket-less in any of the recent games and his economy has also been very acceptable. He has nine wickets in five matches to his name.
DUB Team Form
The Capitals struggled in the initial phase but they seem to have found form when it matters the most. Capitals have now won four back to back matches, including two knock out games in ILT20 2024.
Dubai Capitals Predicted Playing 11
Tom Banton/David Warner, Leus de Plooy, Sam Billings (c & wk), Rovman Powell, Sikandar Raza, Rahul Chopra, Tom Abell, Scott Kuggeleijn, Haider Ali, Olly Stone, Zahir Khan, Jason Holder (SUB)
MI Emirates vs Dubai Capitals Head to Head
Dubai Capitals have been brilliant against MI Emirates, winning four out of the five games played against the franchise.
EMI vs DUB Head to Head Stats in T20s
| |
Matches Played |
EMI Won |
DUB Won |
Tie |
No Result |
| Overall |
5 |
1 |
4 |
0 |
0 |
| Last 5 |
5 |
1 |
4 |
0 |
0 |
MI Emirates vs Dubai Capitals Betting Odds
MI Emirates are getting the favourites tag. The team has been bolstered by the return of players like Nicholas Pooran and Tim David. MI again look a brute force with plenty of quality and depth in batting and equally potent bowling attack.
Who will win MI Emirates vs Dubai Capitals T20 Match?
We suggest backing MI Emirates to win. MI look a force as big guns – Nicholas Pooran and Tim David, are back in the team. Also, Kusal Perera, Muhammad Waseem and Kieron Pollard have shown good form. Spinners will be key and MI have two quality spinners in Waqar Salamkheil and Vijaykanth Viyaskanth, while Boult has been excellent as a pacer.
🏆 MI Emirates vs Dubai Capitals Prediction
Back MI Emirates to win. The team is back to full strength with return of players like Nicholas Pooran and Tim David. Also, the likes of Kusal Perera, Muhammad Waseem, Kieron Pollard are in good form. In terms of bowling, Boult has been magnificent as a pacer while Waqar Salamkheil and Vijaykanth Viyaskanth as spinners have been exceptional. Even though Capitals have won four games on the trot, it will be tough for them to stop MI juggernaut.
MI Emirates to beat Dubai Capitals
Feb 17, 2024
20:00 IST / 14:30 GMT
Dubai Cricket Stadium - Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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