DCDC
17 Dec - 20:00
International League T20
MI EmiratesMI Emirates
Dubai
Dubai International Cricket Stadium
160
37
22
MI Emirates
MIE
137/8 (20.0)
DC chose to BOWL
DC
DCP
130/10 (20.0)
MI Emirates won by 7 runs
Dubai Showdown! MIE vs DC Fantasy Strategy & Top Picks

Published on Dec 17, 2025

Dubai Showdown! MIE vs DC Fantasy Strategy & Top Picks

Namaste fantasy fans! The International League T20 is bringing us another absolute cracker of a contest. We are heading to the Dubai International Cricket Stadium where DC hosts MI Emirates. Both teams have been hot and cold recently, making this a crucial encounter for the leaderboard. Let's crack the numbers and build a strategy that helps you dominate your fantasy contests!

Pitch Report: Dubai International Cricket Stadium

Dubai is offering a balanced contest between bat and ball, but the pacers are clearly enjoying the conditions more than the spinners. The average score in the last 5 matches sits at 160, suggesting that 170+ is a winning total.

  • Pace vs Spin: The fast bowlers have picked up 33 wickets compared to just 21 by spinners in recent games. Hitting the deck hard is working here.
  • Strategy: Load your fantasy teams with death over specialists and top order batters who can handle the new ball movement.

Team Form Guide

  • DC: They have had a mixed bag recently (LWWLL). However, playing at home gives them a slight edge, having won 3 Head to-Head games against MIE previously.
  • MI Emirates (MIE): Similar story here with a rollercoaster form (LWLWL). They need their big guns to fire to break this inconsistency.

Key Players to Watch

Here are the players who are generating massive fantasy points in this series:

  • Rovman Powell: The DC skipper is leading from the front. He has smashed 173 runs in this series with a massive average of 73.8 fantasy points per match. He is a default pick for your lineups.

  • Waqar Salamkheil: This mystery spinner is the biggest asset for DC right now. With 11 wickets in the series and an average of 87 points, he is a wicket taking machine you simply cannot drop.

  • Nicholas Pooran: The MIE wicketkeeper is a class act. He has accumulated 133 runs and is selected by 80% of fantasy users. His ability to score big boundaries makes him a safe points generator.

  • Jordan Cox: Another consistent performer with the bat for DC, scoring 163 runs so far. He provides stability in the top order and keeps the scoreboard ticking.

  • Fazalhaq Farooqi: On a track assisting pacers, Farooqi is crucial. He has picked up 6 wickets in the series and bowls the tough overs at the death.

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Captain & Vice Captain Picks

Making the right choice here can be the difference between a good rank and a great one in Mega Leagues.

Safe Options:

  • Rovman Powell: Given his current form and high fantasy point average, he is the safest bet for the armband.
  • Nicholas Pooran: A proven match winner who contributes with gloves and bat.

Risky & Differential Picks:

  • Waqar Salamkheil: If the surface grips even slightly, he can run through a batting lineup. A bold captaincy choice for Grand Leagues.
  • Romario Shepherd: He offers dual value. With 52 runs and 2 wickets, he can contribute in both innings, making him a smart differential VC.

Good luck with your team creation! Analyze the toss, trust the data, and enjoy the match.

International League T20 MIE vs DC players T20 past performance, current series performance, projected points and selection percentage.

PlayerBattingBowlingSeries PerformanceLineup selectionMatch Performance
Name
T
R
S
M#BatInnNORunsHSAvgSR50+4/6BowlInnWkOvAvgEcoSR4wBestC/St
M
A. Pt
Pts
Run
Wk
DT
P
S%
C
VC
iDt
#
PTS
Bat
Bowl
Field
Mustafizur RahmanDCPBOWL✅327LHB9255232216.2774.12025LFM3254183.621.027.4117106/1066778.626291151001062.781.713.14✅310811030
Rashid KhanMIEBOWL✅533RHB31210429087913.98146.795403LBG5287213.818.586.6416.7236/17187446.623320450758.183.234.51✅4931880
Nicholas PooranMIEWK✅456LHB429711060310829.61147.55681433OB000-293858.77529267075380.1522.5310.2215344026
David WilleyDCPALL✅372LHB27553484911821.84132.5223609LFM3493723.224.047.9518.144/7175948.2243451644861.853.985.48✅106715480
Naveen-ul-HaqMIEBOWL✅223RHB8139367308.7394.34045RMF2212713.524.118.3917.275/1161178.5157241001019.160.681.12✅5862728
Mohammad NabiDCPALL✅485RHB4058368598921.3134.2718807OB4574113.224.666.9521.295/15226780.25642108971762.645.035.88191516-50
Romario ShepherdMIEALL✅245RHB1787226287324.79155.417361RFM2202192.926.789.3317.235/2052950.2245277644873.944.588✅210934656
Jonny BairstowMIEWK✅266RHB24838648411630.87140.3440879RM000-150654486246066254.8510.317.13✅113312100
Rovman PowellDCPBAT⚡338RHB30163610510725.65140.725781RMF56261.945.8410.9525.102/21169756.11505249042429.843.254.5817191500
AM GhazanfarMIEBOWL✅73RHB23496285.0596.96014OB,LB72913.720.627.1117.324/129946.334171855949.871.062.3418180140
Kamindu MendisMIEBAT⚡125LHB1081524429926.25130.7214290OB,SLA69302.341.868.083103/21462702102045068.680.540.64✅77414488
James NeeshamDCPALL✅344LHB2797347349722.98140.6813582RMF2882832.725.269.0516.755/22138417.25691610625.872.422.27242-200
Shayan JahangirDCPWK✅46RHB44610129926.63131.424136RMF000-26971.44643285044265.1711.047.89✅9685208
Dasun ShanakaDCPBAT✅287RHB25961509013125.7143.0922662RM1611122.126.178.8317.714/16106644.5731282433550.082.753.572015308
Leus du PlooyDCPBAT✅205LHB1913943559228.65134.1226511SLA21141.7228.4715.514/1596640.5243105050135.722.12.821630-2028
Jordan CoxDCPWK✅178RHB16533404513930.64140.1522502000-127964.66582298055371.337.068.64✅8726400
Tom BantonMIEBAT✅219RHB21317538010727.44142.8133776000-139947.66429165044563.3645.32115-1012
Kieron PollardMIEALL✅735RHB6521941448210431.62150.96681880RM4253332.425.528.2718.584/15405934.66312138044432.681.32.092210600
Waqar SalamkheilDCPBOWL✅101RHB1613247851.0602LWS991333.621.528.0915.954/149979.55716017551245.174.674.13✅11650538
Muhammad WaseemMIEBAT✅150RHB15011467811233.65147.3835654RM951.428.211.1315.202/13106958.22524266066159.034.445.41134525016
Muhammad JawadullahDCPBOWL✅68LHB10427134.564.2802LFM65773.121.718.2415.834/2110917.111540301113.210.370.55✅6840800
Muhammad RohidMIEBOWL✅38RHB52732.3377.7700LMF37422.920.98.0515.503/217121.543010128.240.310.4414380340
Haider AliDCPBOWL✅58LHB21875155.7694.9306SLA56543.321.596.2320.714/1612945.554106844912.280.340.4912522460
Mohamed ShafeeqMIEBOWL✅46RHB1222762.793.103RM45383.432.398.0224.203/289044000119.010.410.56234000
Completed matches of Dubai Capitals
Teams
Date
Venue
Bat First
Bat Second
Inning 1
Inning 2
Winner
02 Dec - 08:00 PMDubaiDubai CapitalsDCPDesert VipersDV150/8 (20.0)151/6 (19.0) Vipers won by 4 wickets (with 6 balls remaining)
06 Dec - 08:00 PMDubaiDubai CapitalsDCPGulf GiantsGG160/6 (20.0)161/6 (18.5) Giants won by 4 wickets (with 7 balls remaining)
07 Dec - 08:00 PMDubaiDubai CapitalsDCPAbu Dhabi Knight RidersADKR186/4 (20.0)103/10 (15.3) DC won by 83 runs
13 Dec - 08:00 PMAbu DhabiDubai CapitalsDCPAbu Dhabi Knight RidersADKR196/5 (20.0)187/8 (20.0) DC won by 9 runs
14 Dec - 08:00 PMDubaiDubai CapitalsDCPDesert VipersDV166/4 (20.0)171/5 (19.4) Vipers won by 5 wickets (with 2 balls remaining)
17 Dec - 08:00 PMDubaiMI EmiratesMIEDubai CapitalsDCP137/8 (20.0)130/10 (20.0) MI Emirates won by 7 runs
19 Dec - 08:00 PMSharjahDubai CapitalsDCPSharjah WarriorsSWR180/6 (20.0)117/10 (17.0) DC won by 63 runs
21 Dec - 03:30 PMSharjahGulf GiantsGGDubai CapitalsDCP156/10 (19.5)162/4 (19.2) DC won by 6 wickets (with 4 balls remaining)
24 Dec - 08:00 PMDubaiSharjah WarriorsSWRDubai CapitalsDCP134/8 (20.0)138/4 (19.1) DC won by 6 wickets (with 5 balls remaining)
27 Dec - 08:00 PMAbu DhabiDubai CapitalsDCPMI EmiratesMIE122/8 (20.0)126/2 (16.4) MI Emirates won by 8 wickets (with 20 balls remaining)
01 Jan - 08:00 PMDubaiAbu Dhabi Knight RidersADKRDubai CapitalsDCP158/7 (20.0)108/10 (16.2) KnightRiders won by 50 runs
Completed matches of MI Emirates
Teams
Date
Venue
Bat First
Bat Second
Inning 1
Inning 2
Winner
04 Dec - 08:00 PMDubaiMI EmiratesMIEGulf GiantsGG163/6 (20.0)164/4 (14.4) Giants won by 6 wickets (with 32 balls remaining)
07 Dec - 03:30 PMSharjahMI EmiratesMIESharjah WarriorsSWR185/8 (20.0)181/7 (20.0) MI Emirates won by 4 runs
09 Dec - 08:00 PMAbu DhabiDesert VipersDVMI EmiratesMIE159/4 (20.0)158/9 (20.0) Vipers won by 1 run
11 Dec - 08:00 PMAbu DhabiAbu Dhabi Knight RidersADKRMI EmiratesMIE122/10 (19.3)123/3 (13.5) MI Emirates won by 7 wickets (with 37 balls remaining)
14 Dec - 03:30 PMAbu DhabiSharjah WarriorsSWRMI EmiratesMIE174/3 (20.0)168/5 (20.0) Warriorz won by 6 runs
17 Dec - 08:00 PMDubaiMI EmiratesMIEDubai CapitalsDCP137/8 (20.0)130/10 (20.0) MI Emirates won by 7 runs
20 Dec - 03:30 PMAbu DhabiMI EmiratesMIEAbu Dhabi Knight RidersADKR187/4 (20.0)152/7 (20.0) MI Emirates won by 35 runs
21 Dec - 08:00 PMDubaiDesert VipersDVMI EmiratesMIE124/7 (20.0)128/6 (17.3) MI Emirates won by 4 wickets (with 15 balls remaining)
23 Dec - 08:00 PMAbu DhabiGulf GiantsGGMI EmiratesMIE141/6 (20.0)142/2 (16.3) MI Emirates won by 8 wickets (with 21 balls remaining)
27 Dec - 08:00 PMAbu DhabiDubai CapitalsDCPMI EmiratesMIE122/8 (20.0)126/2 (16.4) MI Emirates won by 8 wickets (with 20 balls remaining)
30 Dec - 08:00 PMAbu DhabiDesert VipersDVMI EmiratesMIE233/1 (20.0)188/7 (20.0) Vipers won by 45 runs
02 Jan - 08:00 PMSharjahAbu Dhabi Knight RidersADKRMI EmiratesMIE120/8 (20.0)122/3 (16.1) MI Emirates won by 7 wickets (with 23 balls remaining)
04 Jan - 08:20 PMDubaiDesert VipersDVMI EmiratesMIE154/3 (17.1)136/10 (18.3) MI Emirates chose to field.
Completed matches at Dubai International Cricket Stadium
Teams
Date
Bat First
Bat Second
Inning 1
Inning 2
Winner
02 Dec - 08:00 PMDubai CapitalsDCPDesert VipersDV150/8 (20.0)151/6 (19.0) Vipers won by 4 wickets (with 6 balls remaining)
04 Dec - 08:00 PMMI EmiratesMIEGulf GiantsGG163/6 (20.0)164/4 (14.4) Giants won by 6 wickets (with 32 balls remaining)
06 Dec - 08:00 PMDubai CapitalsDCPGulf GiantsGG160/6 (20.0)161/6 (18.5) Giants won by 4 wickets (with 7 balls remaining)
07 Dec - 08:00 PMDubai CapitalsDCPAbu Dhabi Knight RidersADKR186/4 (20.0)103/10 (15.3) DC won by 83 runs
08 Dec - 08:00 PMGulf GiantsGGDesert VipersDV179/5 (20.0)179/9 (20.0) Match tied (Vipers won the Super Over)
10 Dec - 08:00 PMSharjah WarriorsSWRGulf GiantsGG157/6 (20.0)158/4 (19.4) Giants won by 6 wickets (with 2 balls remaining)
12 Dec - 08:00 PMGulf GiantsGGDesert VipersDV157/7 (20.0)158/2 (16.5) Vipers won by 8 wickets (with 19 balls remaining)
14 Dec - 08:00 PMDubai CapitalsDCPDesert VipersDV166/4 (20.0)171/5 (19.4) Vipers won by 5 wickets (with 2 balls remaining)
17 Dec - 08:00 PMMI EmiratesMIEDubai CapitalsDCP137/8 (20.0)130/10 (20.0) MI Emirates won by 7 runs
20 Dec - 08:00 PMSharjah WarriorsSWRDesert VipersDV90/10 (17.5)91/6 (13.5) Vipers won by 4 wickets (with 37 balls remaining)
21 Dec - 08:00 PMDesert VipersDVMI EmiratesMIE124/7 (20.0)128/6 (17.3) MI Emirates won by 4 wickets (with 15 balls remaining)
24 Dec - 08:00 PMSharjah WarriorsSWRDubai CapitalsDCP134/8 (20.0)138/4 (19.1) DC won by 6 wickets (with 5 balls remaining)
28 Dec - 08:00 PMAbu Dhabi Knight RidersADKRGulf GiantsGG179/1 (20.0)147/9 (20.0) KnightRiders won by 32 runs
01 Jan - 08:00 PMAbu Dhabi Knight RidersADKRDubai CapitalsDCP158/7 (20.0)108/10 (16.2) KnightRiders won by 50 runs
04 Jan - 08:20 PMDesert VipersDVMI EmiratesMIE154/3 (17.1)136/10 (18.3) MI Emirates chose to field.
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