Dubai, December 17, 2025: MI Emirates and Dubai Capitals head into their DP World ILT20 Season 4 clash with recent results giving the contest added edge and context as the league phase begins to take shape. The Capitals are currently third on the standings with four points to their name. They have a better net run rate (0.652) than the MI Emirates (0.043) who are equal on points and are fourth on the standings.
Dubai Capitals, meanwhile, come into the fixture having shown flashes of their potential in recent outings. They have won three of their five matches in Season 4, with the likes of Rovman Powell (173 runs in five matches) and Waqar Salamkheil (11 wickets in five matches) showing their class this season. Their batting has looked settled, with the middle order stepping up, while the bowlers have found better rhythm in the powerplay and at the death.
Meanwhile, MI Emirates arrive on the back of a loss over the Sharjah Warriorz, having won two of their five matches in the ongoing season. Among their star players in season 4 have been Muhammad Waseem (135 runs in five matches) and Allah Ghazanfar (6 wickets in five matches, while the likes of Romario Shepherd have shown glimpses of their form this season.
With both teams locked on points and separated only by net run rate, Wednesday’s clash assumes added significance as the race for playoff positions begins to intensify. The match will be played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, setting up a high-quality contest as two evenly matched sides aim to seize a crucial advantage in DP World ILT20 Season 4.
About Dubai Capitals
Dubai Capitals, owned by the GMR Group, is a cricket franchise competing in the International League DP World ILT20, a premier T20 tournament held in the United Arab Emirates since 2023. The franchise clinched the maiden title at DP World ILT20 Season 3 and now enters its fourth season as one of six teams in the competition. Led by newly appointed captain and Sri Lankan star Dasun Shanaka, the Dubai Capitals will field a formidable lineup featuring stalwarts such as Rovman Powell, Tymal Mills, David Willey, Scott Currie, Jimmy Neesham, and Gulbadin Naib. As in the previous season, the team will continue to be coached by Hemang Badani
About GMR Sports
Founded in 2008, GMR Sports represents the sports sector of the GMR Group. It is driven by a mission to connect people, nurture talent, and establish sports as a powerful unifying platform both within India and globally. Committed to becoming a respected and influential brand in the sports industry, GMR Sports embarked on its journey with cricket, chosen for its widespread appeal as the ideal starting point for the Group’s first-ever sports venture.
The journey began with the Delhi Capitals, the city’s first-ever cricket franchise and the sole representative of India’s national capital in the IPL. As part of its mission to broaden its impact, GMR Sports soon diversified its portfolio, adding sports that resonate deeply with the Indian community. The company now owns UP Yoddhas in the Pro Kabaddi League and Telugu Yoddhas in the Ultimate Kho Kho League, additionally, has recently ventured into the league by acquiring rights to the Rugby Premier League, reinforcing its dedication to supporting regional talent and promoting indigenous sports. Expanding its global footprint, GMR Sports now holds franchises in international markets, including Dubai Capitals in DP World ILT20, Pretoria Capitals in SA20, Seattle Orcas in Major League Cricket (US), and Hampshire County Cricket Club in England. Through these initiatives, GMR Sports continues to strengthen its presence on the world stage.
