MI Emirates (MIE) and Dubai Capitals (DCP) are set for a thrilling clash in the 29th match of the ILT20 2025-26 season. The match is scheduled to be held at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium on Saturday, December 27. The Capitals aim to secure the 2nd spot, while Emirates eyes the top rank in the table. MI Emirates MI Emirates are in a strong form going into this contest. Under the captaincy of Kieron Pollard, the team is placed second in the table, with a rampaging winning streak of four matches behind them. Earlier this season, they faced Dubai Capitals and won that match by seven runs, which should boost their confidence. MI Emirates have balanced sides for both batting and bowling, and a win here will confirm their entry into the playoffs. With the momentum going in their favor, they would perhaps want to punch qualification in as early as possible. Dubai Capitals Dubai Capitals being just a place below MI Emirates, is at number three in the points table. This match is super crucial for them, as they can solidify their position for the playoffs with a win. Throughout the season, the Capitals have played good cricket and possess match-winners in both departments. They want to settle scores after MI Emirates defeated them earlier and keep their chances alive for the latter part of the tournament. MIE vs DCP T20 Match Details MIE vs DCP ILT20 Match Details Match Desert Vipers vs Sharjah Warriorz 28th T20 Match Date and Time Saturday, December 27; 8:00 p.m. IST Venue Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi Broadcasting and live streaming TV - Zee Network; Live Stream - Zee App MIE vs DCP T20 Pitch Report Traditionally, the pitch at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium is slow, keeping in consideration the early overs. The occurrence of big scores is infrequent, but as the tournament has progressed, conditions seem to have changed a little. At this venue, the sides winning the toss normally prefer to chase. The average score in the last two matches has been around 157, and a similar score is expected in this match as well. Dew could play a huge factor in the second innings, which might make it tougher for the defending side to bowl. MIE vs DCP Weather Report The weather is expected to be clear for the night match. The temperature will linger around 30°C with high humidity. There is no threat of rain, but dew is expected later in the game, and this may impact the decision taken at the toss and will be a consideration for the chasing side. MIE vs DCP Head-to-Head Records MIE vs DCP head-to-head (in T20s) Match Played 6 Won by MI Emirates 3 Won by Dubai Capitals 3 Tied 0 No Result 0 MIE vs DCP 29th ILT20 Match Probable XI MI Emirates: Muhammad Waseem, Tom Banton, Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Nicholas Pooran (wk), Kieron Pollard (c), Shakib Al Hasan, Romario Shepherd, Arab Gul Momand, Allah Ghazanfar, Zahoor Khan, Fazalhaq Farooqi Dubai Capitals: Sediqullah Atal, Shayan Jahangir (wk), Jordan Cox, Leus du Plooy, James Neesham, Mohammad Nabi (c), David Willey, Muhammad Jawadullah, Haider Ali, Waqar Salamkheil, Mustafizur Rahman Players To Watch Out For In the MIE vs DCP 29th ILT20 Match Nicholas Pooran | MIE: This left-arm dangerous batter has been playing a crucial role for the team. He is one fantastic player who can contribute 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 Jordan Cox | DCP: 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 and will again be crucial if Dubai Capitals hopes to get away to a good start with the bat. Waqar Salamkheil | DCP: 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. With the playoffs around the corner, his execution in this game could go a long way toward deciding the Capitals’ fate. MIE vs DCP 29th T20 Toss Prediction Historical Toss-Winning Stats at the Venue In the last five T20 matches played at this venue, the teams that won the toss have opted to bowl on four occasions, while only once, the toss winning team have decided to bat first. Advantages of Bowling First on This Pitch Out of last 95 matches played at this venue, the team batting first has won 44 matches played, while the teams batting second have won 55 games. This trend suggests that teams should prefer to bowl first and focus on restricting their opponents' under-par score. MIE vs DCP Today's Match Scenario Scenario 1 Toss Winner: MIE (opts to bowl first) Power-Play Score: 36-42 DCP Total: 145-160 Match Winner: MI Emirates Scenario 2 Toss Winner: DCP (opts to bowl first) Power-Play Score: 40-45 MIE Total: 155-170 Match Winner: MI Emirates Who will win today's MIE vs DCP 29th 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 contribution 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 starts as the favorites.