International League T20, 2025-26 | 20-Dec-2025 03:30 PM | Sheikh Zayed Stadium
MIE 187/4 (20)
ADKR 152/7 (20)
MI Emirates won by 35 runs
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon McMullen* | 64 | 49 | 4 | 2 | 130.61 |
| Alishan Sharafu | 15 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 150 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Romario Shepherd* | 4 | 0 | 32 | 0 | 8 |
| Fazalhaq Farooqi | 4 | 0 | 40 | 1 | 10 |
Last Wicket:Jason Holder c Tom Banton b Fazalhaq Farooqi 4(4) - 128/7 in 17.4 ov.
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs MI Emirates
MI Emirates — Innings 1 (187/4 in 20 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muhammad Waseem c Livingstone b Chawla | 37 | 36 | 3 | 1 | 102.78 | |
| Bairstow lbw b Ajay Kumar | 38 | 16 | 5 | 2 | 237.5 | |
| Tom Banton c Narine b Ajay Kumar | 38 | 28 | 2 | 1 | 135.71 | |
| Pooran (wk) not out | 40 | 24 | 2 | 2 | 166.67 | |
| Pollard (c) c Olly Stone b Holder | 28 | 16 | 2 | 2 | 175 | |
| Romario Shepherd not out | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 2 | NoBalls: 1 | Wides: 2 | Total: 5 | |||||
| Total | 187 | 4 wkts, 20 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Shakib, Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Allah Ghazanfar, Zahoor Khan, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Arab Gul Momand | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holder | 4 | 0 | 25 | 1 | 6.2 |
| Ajay Kumar | 4 | 0 | 42 | 2 | 10.5 |
| Olly Stone | 4 | 0 | 46 | 0 | 11.5 |
| Narine | 4 | 0 | 29 | 0 | 7.2 |
| Chawla | 3 | 0 | 24 | 1 | 8 |
| Sherfane Rutherford | 1 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 19 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Muhammad Waseem & Bairstow | 47 | 27 |
| Muhammad Waseem & Tom Banton | 50 | 43 |
| Pooran & Tom Banton | 24 | 15 |
| Pooran & Pollard | 62 | 31 |
| Pooran & Shepherd | 4 | 4 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bairstow | 4.3 | 47 |
| 2 | Muhammad Waseem | 11.4 | 97 |
| 3 | Tom Banton | 14.1 | 121 |
| 4 | Pollard | 19.2 | 183 |
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders — Innings 2 (152/7 in 20 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philip Salt (wk) b Allah Ghazanfar | 6 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 150 | |
| Alex Hales c Sanjay Krishnamurthi b Arab Gul Momand | 40 | 27 | 4 | 1 | 148.15 | |
| Brandon McMullen not out | 64 | 49 | 4 | 2 | 130.61 | |
| Sherfane Rutherford c Sanjay Krishnamurthi b Zahoor Khan | 5 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 55.56 | |
| Liam Livingstone c Pollard b Zahoor Khan | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 | |
| Andre Russell b Arab Gul Momand | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Sunil Narine b Zahoor Khan | 6 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 50 | |
| Jason Holder (c) c Tom Banton b Fazalhaq Farooqi | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 100 | |
| Alishan Sharafu not out | 15 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 150 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 1 | NoBalls: 1 | Wides: 9 | Total: 11 | |||||
| Total | 152 | 7 wkts, 20 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Piyush Chawla, Ajay Kumar, Olly Stone | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fazalhaq Farooqi | 4 | 0 | 40 | 1 | 10 |
| Allah Ghazanfar | 3 | 0 | 24 | 1 | 8 |
| Shakib Al Hasan | 2 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 10 |
| Romario Shepherd | 4 | 0 | 32 | 0 | 8 |
| Arab Gul Momand | 3 | 0 | 19 | 2 | 6.3 |
| Zahoor Khan | 4 | 0 | 16 | 3 | 4 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Phil Salt & Hales | 14 | 7 |
| McMullen & Hales | 82 | 53 |
| McMullen & Rutherford | 10 | 13 |
| McMullen & Livingstone | 2 | 4 |
| McMullen & Russell | 1 | 4 |
| McMullen & Narine | 11 | 18 |
| McMullen & Holder | 8 | 7 |
| McMullen & Alishan Sharafu | 24 | 14 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Philip Salt | 1.1 | 14 |
| 2 | Alex Hales | 9.6 | 96 |
| 3 | Sherfane Rutherford | 12.1 | 106 |
| 4 | Liam Livingstone | 12.5 | 108 |
| 5 | Andre Russell | 13.3 | 109 |
| 6 | Sunil Narine | 16.3 | 120 |
| 7 | Jason Holder | 17.4 | 128 |
Match Info
| Match | Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs MI Emirates |
|---|---|
| Series | International League T20, 2025-26 |
| Time | 20-Dec-2025 03:30 PM |
| Venue | Sheikh Zayed Stadium Abu Dhabi |
| Seating Capacity | 20000 |
| Live Telecast | FanCode,Zee5 |
Match Preview: Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs MI Emirates (ADKR vs MIE)
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders will face MI Emirates in a thrilling match on 20-Dec-2025 in International League T20, 2025-26. The match will be played at Sheikh Zayed Stadium at 03:30 PM. Cricket fans can watch the match live on FanCode,Zee5.
Sheikh Zayed Stadium Pitch Report for ADKR vs MIE Match 21 Match
The surface at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi offers a balanced contest between bat and ball. The seamers from the team bowling first generally get a hint of movement off the pitch, with batting becoming easier as the game progresses. However, the spinners don't get significant assistance and must be accurate in their line and length to succeed at this venue.
Sheikh Zayed Stadium Weather Report Today
Weather during the match time in Abu Dhabi, AE will be clean. The temperature is expected to around 24°C on the match day with 59% humidity and 37.5 km/h wind speed. And the visibility is 10 KM. There are no chances of precipitation during the game.
Match Overview
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders is known for its strong batting and bowling, while MI Emirates remains competitive with its recent performances and emerging players. This match is crucial for both teams, as every win can strengthen their position in International League T20, 2025-26.
The pitch at Sheikh Zayed Stadium is generally balanced for both batsmen and bowlers, making this match even more exciting. Abu Dhabi Knight Riders will look to dominate with its experience and strategy, while MI Emirates will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between Abu Dhabi Knight Riders batting and MI Emirates bowling.
- The bowler's impact on the pitch, especially spinners or fast bowlers.
- The strategies of the two captains and their decisions during the game.
Cricket lovers, get ready for this exciting match! Will Abu Dhabi Knight Riders showcase its strengths, or will MI Emirates pull off a major upset? Join us live on FanCode,Zee5 on 20-Dec-2025 to find out the answer!
