MIE vs DC Highlights—ILT20 2025 (1st Match Highlights)

The opening match of the ILT20 2025 between MI Emirates (MIE) and Dubai Capitals (DC) was a thrilling encounter. Dubai Capitals won by just one run in a nail-biting finish. Here’s a breakdown of the key moments from both innings.

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1st Innings: Dubai Capitals—133/8 in 20 Overs

Batting Highlights

• Brandon McMullen was the standout performer for DC, scoring 58 runs off 42 balls with 4 boundaries and 3 sixes, anchoring the innings.
• Rovman Powell contributed 25 runs off 20 balls, adding crucial runs in the middle overs.
• Dasun Shanaka played a brief cameo, scoring 13 runs off 7 balls, including 2 boundaries.
• Shai Hope, Adam Rossington, and Sikandar Raza couldn’t make a significant impact, as they fell cheaply.
• Gulbadin Naib contributed a quick 2 runs off 2 balls but was run out.
• The lower order failed to capitalize, with Obed McCoy and Farhan Khan not out on 0 and 2 runs, respectively.
• DC’s innings finished at 133/8 in their allotted 20 overs.

Bowling Highlights

• Fazalhaq Farooqi was the key bowler for MI Emirates, finishing with figures of 4/16 in his 4 overs, including the wickets of Shai Hope, Adam Rossington, Sikandar Raza, and Rovman Powell.
• Zahoor Khan took 1 wicket for 22 runs in his 3 overs, dismissing Brandon McMullen.
• Alzarri Joseph took 1 wicket for 29 runs in 4 overs.
• Akeal Hosein and Waqar Salamkheil went wicketless but kept things tight, with Hosein giving away 18 runs in 3 overs.

2nd Innings: MI Emirates—132/7 in 20 Overs

Batting Highlights

• Nicholas Pooran (c) was the top scorer for MI Emirates, making an explosive 61 runs off 40 balls, hitting 3 boundaries and 4 sixes. His performance brought the chase within reach.
• Akeal Hosein supported with 30 runs off 31 balls, adding valuable runs in the middle order.
• Kusal Perera and Andre Fletcher couldn’t get going, scoring 12 and 0, respectively.
• Tom Banton and Muhammad Waseem were also dismissed cheaply, with Waseem failing to score and Banton contributing only 7 runs.
• Kieron Pollard remained not out on 16 runs off 15 balls, but by then, the required run rate was too high for MI to manage.
• MI Emirates fell short, finishing at 132/7 in their 20 overs.

Bowling Highlights

• Gulbadin Naib was the match-winner with the ball, taking 3 wickets for 13 runs in his 4 overs, including key dismissals of Nicholas Pooran, Akeal Hosein, and Alzarri Joseph.
• Olly Stone bowled brilliantly, taking 2 wickets for just 14 runs in his 4 overs, removing both Muhammad Waseem and Andre Fletcher.
• Obed McCoy also contributed, taking 1 wicket for 29 runs, dismissing Kusal Perera.
• Farhan Khan and Sikandar Raza went wicketless, with Raza giving away 27 runs in 3 overs.
• Zahir Khan bowled 2 overs for 16 runs, but failed to take a wicket.

Man of the Match of MIE vs DC

Gulbadin Naib, representing Dubai Capitals (DC), was named Player of the Match for his outstanding performance in the first match of ILT20 2025 against MI Emirates. His brilliant bowling figures of 3 wickets for 13 runs were pivotal in helping DC defend their modest total of 133/8. Naib’s spell was crucial in breaking key partnerships and slowing down MI Emirates’ chase, ultimately leading to a thrilling 1-run victory for Dubai Capitals.

Next ILT20 Match:

Catch the 2nd match of ILT20 2025 between Desert Vipers (DV) and Abu Dhabi Knight Riders (ADKR), live from Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium on 12th January at 2:00 PM UAE Time. Don’t miss the action!

Match Conclusion

In a thrilling conclusion, Dubai Capitals (DC) managed to defend a modest total of 133/8, winning the match by just 1 run. MI Emirates fell short in their chase, finishing with 132/7 despite a valiant knock from Nicholas Pooran. The standout performer for DC was Gulbadin Naib, who was named Player of the Match for his remarkable bowling figures of 3/13, which helped secure the narrow win for his team.