8 months ago
MI Emirates secure ILT20 Qualifier 1 spot
In a cricket match, MI Emirates beat Dubai Capitals by 8 wickets.
Kieron Pollard scored 44 runs not out, and the team's spinners took important wickets to help them win.
MI Emirates have now secured a spot in the next round of the tournament, called Qualifier 1, where they will play against Desert Vipers.
The Dubai Capitals did not score many runs and lost the match.
MI Emirates have won five matches in a row, and they are now in a good position to keep winning.
MI Emirates secured a spot in Qualifier 1 with an 8-wicket win over Dubai Capitals.
Kieron Pollard scored an unbeaten 44 runs, and spinners Allah Ghazanfar and Shakib Al Hasan took crucial wickets.
MI Emirates chased down the target of 123 runs with ease, thanks to a 67-run stand between Pollard and Tom Banton.
Dubai Capitals were restricted to 122/8, with early wickets falling to MI Emirates' spinners.
MI Emirates will face Desert Vipers in Qualifier 1 on December 30.
- Who
- MI Emirates and Dubai Capitals
- What
- A cricket match in the ILT20 league
- Where
- Abu Dhabi
- When
- December 28
- Why
- To determine playoff positions in the ILT20 league
MI Emirates
Dubai Capitals
Match Outcome
MI Emirates
MI Emirates won by 8 wickets, securing a spot in Qualifier 1.
Dubai Capitals
Dubai Capitals lost, failing to secure a top-two finish.
Key Performances
MI Emirates
Kieron Pollard scored an unbeaten 44 runs, and spinners Allah Ghazanfar and Shakib Al Hasan took crucial wickets.
Dubai Capitals
Dubai Capitals were restricted to 122/8, with no significant standout performances mentioned.
Key facts
- Teams
- MI Emirates vs. Dubai Capitals
- Match Result
- MI Emirates won by 8 wickets
- Key Player
- Kieron Pollard (44* runs)
- Top Bowler
- Allah Ghazanfar (3/28)
- Venue
- Abu Dhabi
- Date
- December 28
- Next Match
- MI Emirates vs. Desert Vipers in Qualifier 1 on December 30
Timeline
Virat Kohli's retirement from Test cricket on May 12, 2025, may have influenced Shakib Al Hasan's recent admission of chucking and his desire to retire after the home series.
Virat Kohli's retirement from Test cricket on December 1, 2025, may have influenced Shakib Al Hasan's recent admission of chucking and his desire to retire after the home series.
Shakib Al Hasan's recent admission of chucking and his desire to retire after the home series boosted his performance in the match against Desert Vipers on 2025-12-22.
MI Emirates' victory over Dubai Capitals was set up by their previous win against Desert Vipers on 2025-12-22, where they won by 4 wickets with Shakib Al Hasan's crucial performance.
MI Emirates defeated Dubai Capitals by 8 wickets, securing a spot in Qualifier 1 of the ILT20 tournament.
Sources
6, 4, 2, 6, 6, 6! Kieron Pollard Hits ILT20's Highest Wicket-Taker For 30 Runs In One Over | Watch
Holden, Naseem carry Vipers to win in ILT20
International League T20: MI Emirates’ Kieron Pollard smashes 30 runs in an over against Dubai Capitals- WATCH
Holden, Naseem carry Vipers to win in ILT20
