Match 6, Abu Dhabi, January 23, 2024, 08:00 PM
95/10(14.1ov)
96/1(8.1ov)
MI Emirates beat Abu Dhabi Knight Riders by 9 wickets
Right then, that’s it from this one-sided contest, but the action continues in the International League T20 as we have a game lined up for Wednesday, the 24th of January. It will be Gulf Giants versus Desert Vipers at 8 pm IST (2.30 pm GMT). The build-up for the game will begin a bit sooner, so do join us for the same. Until then, goodbye, and cheers!
Trent Boult is the player of the match for his three-fer. He says that he tries to build the pressure on the batters, and it went well today. Adds that the run-up matters while bowling. He says that Nicholas Pooran is a great captain, and Dwayne Bravo is experienced as well, and they pick the field really well. Ends by saying that he feels lucky to play amongst some of the great players.
Nicholas Pooran, the skipper of MI Emirates, says that they are happy with the win. He adds that the guys were excellent, and Trent Boult is a world-class bowler. He adds that he is experienced, and Akeal Hosein was excellent as well. Ends by saying they are happy with the win.
Sunil Narine, the skipper of the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, says that it was a bad day for them and they will look to get over it. Adds that the guys are seniors and they know where it went wrong, and ends by saying that they will look to bounce back.
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Earlier in this match, the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders lost wickets quickly. The MI Emirates bowlers, Trent Boult and Akeal Hosein, effectively took care of the top-order batters. Trent Boult and Muhammad Rohid Khan took 3 wickets each, Akeal Hosein took 2, and Fazalhaq Farooqi and Waqar Salamkheil took 1 each. Despite a good performance by Andre Russell, the team only scored 95 runs. Russell scored 48 off 25.
The Abu Dhabi Knight Riders bowlers failed to pick wickets. They always had a difficult task as the score was below par, but they still managed to pick only one wicket. Matiullah was the only bowler to pick a wicket, but their side had already dealt the damage when he did.
A convincing win for the MI Emirates as they beat Abu Dhabi Knight Riders by a thumping margin of 9 wickets and almost 12 overs to spare! MI Emirates batted with great intent and took on the bowling unit taking them to the cleaners. Their openers put up a strong stand and build a strong foundation. They lost Kusal Perera in the fifth over but Nicholas Pooran and Muhammad Waseem ensured no more hiccups, and the game was won with ease. They outplayed Abu Dhabi Knight Riders in all departments to register their second win .
In over# 9
1
Matiullah Khan 17/1(1.1)
8.1
1
That's it! On a length and on off, Nicholas Pooran tucks it to mid-wicket for one. MI Emirates beat Abu Dhabi Knight Riders by 9 wickets!
In over# 8
1
1
1
6
6
1
Imad Wasim 16/0(1)
7.6
1
Short, on middle, Nicholas Pooran pulls it towards square leg for one. The scores are level now.
7.5
1
Full, on off, Muhammad Waseem lofts it over mid on. The ball carries and lands safely between two fielders at long on. They cross.
7.4
1
Bowls it on off, Nicholas Pooran flicks it to deep square leg for one.
7.3
6
SIX AGAIN! That is high and handsome! Full and on middle, Nicholas Pooran gets low again and slogs it over deep mid-wicket for another maximum!
7.2
6
SIX! That's a lovely stroke! Full and on off, Nicholas Pooran gets low and slog sweeps it over deep mid-wicket for a maximum!
7.1
1
Full, on middle, Muhammad Waseem knocks it to long on for one.
In over# 7
1
1wd
0
0
1
0
6
Sunil Narine 9/0(1)
6.6
1
Full, on middle, Muhammad Waseem pushes it to mid on for one.