MIE vs DC Match 29 ILT20 Season 4: The 29th match of the 4th season of ILT20 will be played on December 27 between MI Emirates and Dubai Capitals at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi. The match will start at 6:30 PM. Kieron Pollard will be captaining the MI Emirates, while Dasun Shanaka will be leading the Dubai Capitals. In this article, we will discuss the head-to-head record, pitch report, weather forecast, match prediction, and probable XI for both teams.
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MIE vs DC Match 29 ILT20 Season 4: Head-To-Head Record
In the last 3 seasons of ILT20, 6 matches have been played between MI Emirates and Dubai Capitals so far. Out of these, MIE has won 3 matches, while DC has emerged victorious in 3 matches.
| MIE vs DC Head-to-Head Record | |
| Match Played | 6 |
| Won by MI Emirates | 3 |
| Won by Dubai Capitals | 3 |
| Tied | 0 |
| No Result | 0 |
MIE vs DC Match 29 ILT20 Season 4: Pitch Report of Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium

Today, the 29th match of ILT20 2025 will be played between MI Emirates and Dubai Capitals at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi. The pitch is generally slow and low, favoring spinners and bowlers who rely on variations. Pacers often rely on slower balls and yorkers at the death, while spinners enjoy grip and turn. Teams chasing have historically performed well here, especially when dew comes into play in the second innings.
MIE vs DC Match 29 ILT20 Season 4: Weather Forecast in Abu Dhabi

According to the weather forecast, the weather is expected to remain clear and pleasant throughout the entire match. Abu Dhabi is expected to have clear skies with no major rain threat on match day. Temperatures will hover around 22–26°C, making for pleasant evening conditions. Humidity levels will be around 55–65%, which could aid swing under lights. Winds of 12–15 km/h may provide slight assistance to bowlers in the powerplay overs.
MIE vs DC Match 29 ILT20 Season 4: Probable XI
| MI Emirates | Dubai Capitals |
| Waseem Muhammad | Shayan Jahangir (wk) |
| Jonny Bairstow | Jordan Cox |
| Nicholas Pooran (wk) | Leus du Plooy |
| Tom Banton | Rovman Powell |
| Kieron Pollard (c) | Dasun Shanaka (c) |
| Romario Shepherd | David Willey |
| Rashid Khan | Gulbadin Naib |
| Mohamed Shafeeq | Mohammad Nabi |
| Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar | Mustafizur Rahman |
| Muhammad Rohid Khan | Waqar Salamkheil |
| Naveen-ul-Haq | Muhammad Jawadullah |
MIE vs DC Match 29 ILT20 Season 4: Full Squads of MI Emirates and Dubai Capitals
MI Emirates Squad for ILT20 2025

Muhammad Rohid, Jordan Thompson, Naveen-Ul-Haq, Andre Fletcher, Nosthush Kenjige, Mohamed Shafeeq, Zain Ul Abidin, Usman Khan, Ackeem Auguste, Arab Gul, Tajinder Dhillon, Zahoor Khan, Shakib Al Hasan, AM Ghazanfar, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Kamindu Mendis, Romario Shepherd, Tom Banton, Muhammad Waseem, Chris Woakes, Jonny Bairstow
Dubai Capitals Squad for ILT20 2025

Toby Albert, Jordan Cox, Shayan Jahangir, Leus du Plooy, Rovman Powell, Sediqullah Atal, Dasun Shanaka, David Willey, Jimmy Neesham, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Muhammad Farooq, Usman Najeeb, Anudeep Chenthamara, Farhan Khan, Haider Ali, Muhammad Jawadullah, Mustafizur Rahman, Scott Currie, Tymal Mills, Waqar Salamkheil, Dushmantha Chameera, Rushil Ugarkar
MIE vs DC Match 29 ILT20 Season 4: Toss Prediction
Advantages of Winning the Toss at the Venue
- In the last six T20 matches played at this venue, the teams that won the toss have opted to bowl first on all six occasions.
Advantages of Chasing on This Pitch
- The team batting first at this venue has won 97 out of the total 208 matches played here, while the teams batting second have won 109 games.
MIE vs DC Match 29 ILT20 Season 4: Today’s Match Scenario
Scenario 1
- Toss Winner: MIE (opts to bowl first)
- Power-Play Score: 40-45
- MIE Total: 160-175
- Match Winner: MI Emirates
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Scenario 2
- Toss Winner: DC (opts to bowl first)
- Power-Play Score: 25-40
- DC Total: 155-165
- Match Winner: Dubai Capitals
MIE vs DC Match 29 ILT20 Season 4: Key Players to Watch Out for in Today’s Match
MI Emirates
- Nicholas Pooran – Nicholas Pooran has been contributing with his batting at the top order. In 9 innings, he has scored 267 runs at an average of 44.50. His ability to pull out the matches from the jaws of defeat makes him a player to watch out for.
- Muhammad Waseem – UAE’s top-order batter Muhammad Waseem has scored 188 runs in the last 6 innings. MI Emirates will definitely hope for a good innings from him in the next game.

Dubai Capitals
- Waqar Salamkheil—Waqar Salamkheil has been exceptional with the ball so far, taking the most wickets (17) in the tournament. He is a real threat, especially in the middle overs.
- Jordan Cox—Jordan Cox has been in great form this season and is the highest run-getter of the tournament. He has scored 298 runs in nine innings at a commendable average and strike rate. Cox has played numerous important innings at the top with the bat.
Who will win today’s MIE vs DC ILT20 match?
Considering their current form, MI Emirates should be slightly ahead owing to their winning streak and previous victories over the Dubai Capitals. However, should Dubai Capitals hold on well to pressure and get contributions from their key players, the tables can turn. The toss and dew factor may just end up being the deciding factors for this close contest, where MI Emirates slightly start as the favorites.
