ILT20 Match 1: Dubai Capitals vs MI Emirates – Match Highlights and Scorecard

Dubai Capitals beat MI Emirates by 1 run in the 1st match of the ILT20.

The first match of the ILT20 2025 season witnessed a nail-biting finish as Dubai Capitals (DCP) defeated MI Emirates (MIE) by a solitary run at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The Capitals defended their modest total of 133 runs in a dramatic encounter, holding their nerve to secure a hard-fought victory.

Batting first, the Capitals managed to post 133/8 in 20 overs, thanks to Brandon McMullen’s 58 off 42 balls and Rovman Powell’s 25 off 20. Fazalhaq Farooqi was the star for MI Emirates with the ball, claiming a remarkable 5-wicket haul for just 16 runs in his four overs.

In response, MI Emirates faltered despite captain Nicholas Pooran’s brilliant 61 off 40 balls and Akeal Hosein’s 30 off 31. Gulbadin Naib’s superb spell (3/13) and disciplined bowling from Olly Stone (2/14) ensured the Capitals held on to clinch a thrilling win.

Match Scorecard

Dubai Capitals (DCP) 133/8 (20 Overs)

BatterRB4s6sSR
Shai Hope (wk)9171052.94
A Rossington9160056.25
Brandon McMullen584243138.10
Sikandar Raza (c)101010100.00
Rovman Powell252012125.00
Dasun Shanaka13720185.71
Gulbadin Naib2200100.00
Olly Stone01000.00
Obed McCoy (not out)03000.00
Farhan Khan (not out)2200100.00
Extras5(b 0, lb 3, w 2, nb 0)
Total133/8(20 Overs, RR: 6.65)

Did Not Bat: Haider Ali, Zahir Khan

BowlerOMRWECO
Fazalhaq Farooqi401654.00
Alzarri Joseph402917.20
Akeal Hosein311806.00
AM Ghazanfar302107.00
Waqar Salamkheil302408.00
Zahoor Khan302217.30

Fall of Wickets:

  • Shai Hope: 14/1 (3.6)
  • A Rossington: 34/2 (6.6)
  • Sikandar Raza: 54/3 (10.1)
  • Brandon McMullen: 107/4 (16.3)
  • Rovman Powell: 122/5 (18.1)
  • Dasun Shanaka: 129/6 (18.5)
  • Olly Stone: 129/7 (18.6)
  • Gulbadin Naib: 130/8 (19.4)

MI Emirates (MIE) 132/7 (20 Overs)

BatterRB4s6sSR
Muhammad Waseem02000.00
Kusal Perera12920133.33
Andre Fletcher09000.00
Tom Banton7710100.00
Nicholas Pooran (c & wk)614034152.50
Akeal Hosein30310296.77
Kieron Pollard (not out)161520106.67
Alzarri Joseph02000.00
AM Ghazanfar (not out)05000.00
Extras6(b 2, lb 2, w 2, nb 0)
Total132/7(20 Overs, RR: 6.6)

Did Not Bat: Waqar Salamkheil, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Zahoor Khan

BowlerOMRWECO
Olly Stone411423.50
Obed McCoy402917.20
Farhan Khan302919.70
Sikandar Raza302709.00
Gulbadin Naib401333.20
Zahir Khan201608.00

Fall of Wickets:

  • Muhammad Waseem: 0/1 (0.2)
  • Andre Fletcher: 4/2 (2.2)
  • Tom Banton: 17/3 (3.6)
  • Kusal Perera: 23/4 (4.4)
  • Akeal Hosein: 102/5 (15.2)
  • Nicholas Pooran: 120/6 (17.3)
  • Alzarri Joseph: 120/7 (17.5)