The stage is set for an exhilarating encounter as the Dubai Capitals gear up to face the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders in Match 8 of the International T20 League (ILT20) 2024 at the renowned Dubai International Cricket Stadium this Thursday, January 25.

Fresh off setbacks in their recent matches, the Capitals succumbed to a formidable Sharjah Warriors in their previous outing, while the Knight Riders experienced defeat against MI Emirates in their last encounter. The upcoming duel promises a high-stakes and intense showdown, with both teams determined to bounce back and regain their winning momentum. Cricket enthusiasts can anticipate a thrilling contest as these two formidable sides clash on the field in pursuit of victory.

ILT20 2024, Match 08:

Date and time: January 25; 02:30 pm GMT | 08:00 pm IST | 06:30 pm local
Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai

Dubai International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report:

The cricket pitch at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium ensures a fair competition between batters and bowlers. Fast bowlers, especially in the early stages of the game with the new ball, can take advantage of significant swing. Conversely, spinners might face challenges in obtaining a secure grip due to the consistent nature of the pitch. Nevertheless, as the match progresses, batters are expected to gain the advantage, dominating the majority of the game on this surface.

DUB vs ABD Dream11 Prediction Picks:

Wicketkeepers: Sam Billings, Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Batters: David Warner, Laurie Evans, Jake Fraser-McGurk
All-rounders: Andre Russell, Sikandar Raza, Sunil Narine, Jason Holder
Bowlers: Dushmantha Chameera, Joshua Little

DUB vs ABD Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:

Choice 1: Sikandar Raza (c), Andre Russell (vc)
Choice 2: Jason Holder (c), Sunil Narine (vc)

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DUB vs ABD Dream11 Prediction Backups:

Andries Gous, Rovman Powell, Imad Wasim, Paul van Meekeren

DUB vs ABD Dream11 Team for today’s match (Jan 25, 02:30 pm GMT):

DUB vs ABD (Screengrab: Dream11)

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Squads

Dubai Capitals: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), David Warner (c), Jake Fraser-McGurk, Sam Billings, Sikandar Raza, Rovman Powell, Jason Holder, Rahul Chopra, Roelof van der Merwe, Akif Raja, Dushmantha Chameera, Kane Richardson, Max Holden, Paul van Meekeren, Vriitya Aravind, Haider Ali, Ben Duckett

Abu Dhabi Knight Riders: Alishan Sharafu, Andries Gous (wk), Michael-Kyle Pepper, Sam Hain, Laurie Evans, Imad Wasim, Andre Russell, David Willey, Sunil Narine (c), Joshua Little, Matiullah Khan, Ravi Bopara, Ali Khan, Marchant de Lange, Joe Clarke, Jake Lintott, Adhitya Shetty, Sabir Ali, Sabir Ali Rao, Sagar Kalyan

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