DUB vs EMI Dream11 Prediction: Match 2 of ILT20 League 2024 Playing 11, Pitch Report, Fantasy Cricket Tips for Dubai Capitals vs MI Emirates Dream11 Team

Dubai Capitals and MI Emirates will lock horns against each other in the second match of the International T20 League on Saturday. Both teams managed to reach the playoffs last year, finishing third and fourth in the league stage. The two franchises have made a couple of new recruitments, as they hope to go a step further this season.

Dubai Capitals vs MI Emirates, Match 2 of International T20 League
20th January, 8:00 PM IST
Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai, UAE

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DUB vs EMI Dream11 Prediction

MI Emirates have one of strongest sides in the tournament, with Nicholas Pooran captaining the side. Both teams will miss a couple of their key players due to their involvement with other T20 leagues.

Form Guide

DUB: N/A
EMI: N/A

Dubai International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report

The pitch in Dubai is favorable for batting conditions, and we can expect a high scoring encounter. The boundaries are not the shortest ones on offer in Dubai, however, with power hitters in both teams, this should not really be a concern.

DUB Playing 11

1. David Warner (c)
2. Rahmanullah Gurbaz
3. Sadeera Samarawickrama
4. Sam Billings (wk)
5. Sikandar Raza
6. Rovman Powell
7. Andrew Tye
8. Nuwan Thushara
9. Roelof van der Merwe
10. Vriitya Aravind
11. Max Holden

Dubai Capitals Team News

Squad: David Warner (c), Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Sikandar Raza, Sam Billings, Rovman Powell, Dasun Shanaka, Mark Wood, Dushmantha Chameera, Andrew Tye, Mohammad Mohsin, Vriitya Aravind, Nuwan Thushara, Akif Raja, Max Holden, Roelof van der Merwe, Joe Root
Mark Wood an Joe Root are on International duty, and will not be available for the season.

DUB Key Players

David Warner Stats in ILT20

David Warner last 5 innings in T20	Total runs in ILT20	Batting average in T20I	Strike Rate	Captain choice
13, 37, 25, 3, 11	–	2894 runs at an average of 32.88	141.30	Yes

Rahmanullah Gurbaz Stats in ILT20

Rahmanullah Gurbaz last 5 innings in T20	Total runs in ILT20	Batting average	Strike Rate	Captain choice
50, 14, 23, 20, 21	168 runs in 9 innings	1444 runs at an average of 25.2	140.60	No

EMI Playing 11

1. Kusal Perera (wk)
2. Andre Fletcher
3. Will Smeed
4. Nicholas Pooran (c)
5. Ambati Rayudu
6. Corey Anderson
7. Dwayne Bravo
8. Fazalhaq Farooqi
9. Trent Boult
10. Akeal Hosein
11. Odean Smith

MI Emirates Team News

Squad: Kusal Perera (wk), Andre Fletcher, Nicholas Pooran (c), Will Smeed, Corey Anderson, Kieron Pollard, Dwayne Bravo, Odean Smith, Akeal Hosein, Trent Boult, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Ambati Rayudu, Zahoor Khan, Jordan Thompson, Vijaykanth Viyaskanth, Waqar Salamkheil, Nosthush Kenjige, Dan Mousley, Asif Khan, Muhammad Waseem, McKenny Clarke, Muhammad Rohid Khan
Kieron Pollard is involved in the SA T20 League, and will not be available for selection.

EMI Key Players

Nicholas Pooran Stats in ILT20

Nicholas Pooran last 5 innings in T20	Total runs in ILT20	Batting average	Strike Rate	Captain choice
15, 60*, 11, 10, 39	–	1897 runs at an average of 25.80	135.90	Yes

Kusal Perera Stats in ILT20

Kusal Perera last 5 innings in T20	Total runs in ILT20	Batting average	Strike Rate	Vice-captain choice
0, 17, 1, 2, 8	–	1677 runs at an average of 24.20	129.90	Yes

Who will win today’s ILT20 Match between Dubai Capitals and MI Emirates?

MI Emirates have a powerful top order with the likes of Kusal Perera and Nicholas Pooran in the mix. Trent Boult will spearhead the bowling attack for MI Emirates.
Dubai Capitals have bolstered their squad with the addition of David Warner, who is all set to captain the side.
On paper, this stands out to be a pretty even affair. Both teams have enough firepower in their ranks to win the encounter.

DUB vs EMI Dream11 Prediction

Wicket-keepers: Nicholas Pooran, Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Batsmen: David Warner, Rovman Powell
All-rounder: Dwayne Bravo, Sikandar Raza, Odean Smith, Corey Anderson
Bowlers: Trent Boult, Akeal Hosein, Fazalhaq Farooqi

Who are Best Captain Options for DUB vs EMI Dream11 Team

For Small League, Head to Head contest: David Warner, Nicholas Pooran
For Grand League, Mega Contest: Trent Boult, Rahmanullah Gurbaz

What are DUB vs EMI Fantasy Tips?

David Warner is a certain captaincy pick for this encounter. The Australian batter has an average of over 30, and a strike rate of 141 in T20I cricket.
Nicholas Pooran comes into the tournament on the back of some good performances in the SA T20 League. The West Indian batter will lead MI Emirates in the second edition of the ILT20.
Rahmanullah Gurbaz has been one of the most consistent run-getters in T20 cricket in the past couple of years. The Afghanistan batter could bag some huge points on Saturday.