DCP vs MIE Dream11 Prediction: Who Will Win Today ILT20 Match 18?

By Akshay - Dec 17, 2025 06:44 PM
Last updated on Dec 17, 2025 06:45 PM

DCP vs MIE Match Prediction: The 18th match of ILT20 2025-26 will be played between Dubai Capitals and MI Emirates at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on December 17th. Both teams have won two matches each out of the five matches played so far.

The Capitals lost their first two matches by four wickets each. They then bounced back to win their next two matches while defending their totals. The team, led by Dasun Shanaka, is coming off a close defeat against the Desert Vipers.

The Emirates' performance has been inconsistent. The team hasn't yet performed to its full potential. The 2024 champions will be looking to build momentum before reaching the halfway point of the tournament.

DCP vs MIE (Dubai Capitals vs MI Emirates) Match Details

DCP vs MIE Match Pitch Report

The pitch at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium for the DCP vs MIE ILT20 match on December 17, 2025, is a balanced surface for both batsmen and bowlers. Fast bowlers benefit from swing and bounce with the new ball, having taken 33 wickets in recent matches compared to 21 wickets for spinners, while batsmen find it easier to play their shots after the initial overs. The average score in the last five matches has been around 160, with scores of 170+ often proving to be a winning total.

• This season, teams chasing have won 6 out of 8 matches, so bowling first would be the better option.
• Past records show that in 121 T20 matches, the team bowling first has won 64 times, with an average first-innings score of 140 and an average second-innings score of 123.
• The pitch will offer good bounce initially, assist spinners in the middle overs, and fast bowlers will be effective in the death overs.

Who will win todays ILT20 match between Dubai Capitals vs MI Emirates?

Aaj ka DCP vs MIE match kon jeetega: MI Emirates are the favorites to win today's ILT20 match 18 against Dubai Capitals at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

After five matches, both teams have identical records, having won two and lost three, placing them in the middle of the table with four points each. MI Emirates appears to be the more balanced and stronger team, especially in batting, boasting star players like Nicholas Pooran and Kieron Pollard, and they recently secured a head-to-head victory against the Capitals this season. On the other hand, Dubai Capitals are heavily reliant on Rovman Powell but are struggling with a weak middle order and issues in their death bowling.

Dubai Capitals hold a 5-3 overall lead against MI Emirates, including a close one-run victory earlier this season. However, MI Emirates won the 2024 final by 45 runs, giving them a psychological advantage.

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