MI Emirates' aim to ride the momentum and grab the title  

Our Predictions

• Will Smeed has odds of 3.25 to be MI Emirates' best batsman
• Leus Du Plooy has odds of 3.65 to be Dubai Capitals' best batsman
• Trent Boult has odds of 3.45 to be MI Emirates' best bowler
• Olly Stone has odds of 3.35 to be Dubai Capitals' best bowler 

Betting Odds

MATCH PREVIEW    

The International League T20, 2024, has seen its fair share of competitive games, and we are in the final, where the MI Emirates take on the Dubai Capitals as both teams look to win their maiden title. The MI Emirates have dominated the tournament, finishing on top of the points table, and have odds on their side. They will look to ride the momentum and be on the podium. The Dubai Capitals have peaked at the right time and won't make it easy for the Capitals. Both teams have good players, and we expect a close contest in this high-stakes game. 

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Nicholas Pooran's side has enjoyed a good run this season. They topped the points table in the group stages and put up a good show in the 1st Qualifier, defeating the Gulf Giants by 45 runs. The side is the favorite to win this game on cricket betting sites owing to a stronger batting lineup. Pooran would like a strong show from his players as they aim for their maiden title in this game. 

Muhammad Waseem and Will Smeed have provided good starts to the side this season, and they will look to make it count in this game. The middle order is formidable, and the team will need a good show from Andre Fletcher, Nicholas Pooran, and Dwayne Bravo. Kieron Pollard and Tim David are good hitters, and the side will expect a strong show from them in the lower middle order. 

The bowling attack has done well for the side, and they will expect the new ball pair of Trent Boult and Akeal Hosein to strike early in this game. Waqar Salamkheil has bowled well in the middle overs and will look to do the same along with Muhammad Rohid Khan. Bravo and Vijayakanth Viyaskanth add depth to the bowling attack. 

Expected Starting XI for MI Emirates    

Nicholas Pooran (c & wk), Muhammad Waseem, Will Smeed, Andre Fletcher, Kieron Pollard, Tim David, Dwayne Bravo, Akeal Hosein, Trent Boult, Muhammad Rohid Khan, Waqar Salamkheil, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth (Impact Player) 

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Sam Billings and his men will feel confident heading into this game. They defeated the Gulf Giants by 9 wickets in the 2nd Qualifier to make a commanding entry into the final. Key players on the side have picked form in the last couple of games, and Billings will expect a strong show from his players heading into this contest. 

Leus du Plooy and Tom Banton put up a 98-run opening wicket stand in the last game, and the team will expect a good start from the pair. In the middle order, Tom Abell, Sam Billings, and Rovman Powell must do well as they face a strong bowling attack. Sikandar Raza and Jason Holder are good hitters and strengthen the batting lineup for the team. 

The bowling attack will face a massive challenge in the game, and the side will expect a good start from Scott Kuggeleijn and Olly Stone in this game. The middle overs will be crucial for the team, and they need good spells from Holder and Haider Ali. Sikandar Raza and Zahir Khan must do well in the supporting role for the side to have a chance in this game. 

Expected Starting XI for Dubai Capitals    

Sam Billings (c & wk), Leus du Plooy, Rovman Powell, Sikandar Raza, Tom Abell, Scott Kuggeleijn, Jason Holder, Rahul Chopra, Olly Stone, Haider Ali, Zahir Khan, Tom Banton (Impact Player)

TOSS: To Bowl First     

Most teams have won games at this venue, bowling first. Defending totals at this venue is tough as the wicket is good to bat on in the second innings, allowing teams to chase big totals. Both sides would like to play safe on this wicket by bowling first in this game.  

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS     

We expect clear skies over Dubai, and the wicket will be excellent to bat on. The ball will come to the bat nicely, allowing batsmen to play their strokes easily. Fast bowlers will have a tough time on this wicket, and the side that bats first must have 180 runs on the board to feel safe on this wicket. 

OUR PREDICTION     

The Dubai Capitals come into this contest in good form. However, they will face a strong batting lineup, and their bowlers must do well for the side to win this game. The MI Emirates have done well this season, riding on the form of their strong batting lineup. They have good hitters, giving them an edge in this contest according to our cricket betting tips. 

Our prediction is for MI Emirates to win 

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