International League T20, 2025-26 | 02-Jan-2026 08:00 PM | Sharjah Cricket Stadium
ADKR 120/8 (20)
MIE 121/3 (16.1)
MI Emirates won by 7 wkts
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sanjay Krishnamurthi* | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tom Banton | 63 | 53 | 6 | 1 | 118.87 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piyush Chawla* | 2.1 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 9.23 |
| Ajay Kumar | 3 | 0 | 13 | 2 | 4.33 |
Last Wicket:Shakib Al Hasan c Alishan Sharafu b Ajay Kumar 38(24) - 118/3 in 15.6 ov.
MI Emirates vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders — Innings 1 (120/8 in 20 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hales c Muhammad Waseem b AM Ghazanfar | 29 | 36 | 3 | 0 | 80.56 | |
| Michael Pepper (wk) run out (Andre Fletcher) | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 25 | |
| Brandon McMullen lbw b Muhammad Rohid Khan | 13 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 162.5 | |
| Livingstone c Tom Banton b Muhammad Rohid Khan | 4 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 40 | |
| Alishan Sharafu not out | 50 | 40 | 2 | 3 | 125 | |
| Russell c Romario Shepherd b Fazalhaq Farooqi | 3 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 30 | |
| Holder (c) c Pollard b AM Ghazanfar | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 | |
| Narine c Sanjay Krishnamurthi b AM Ghazanfar | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 133.33 | |
| Chand c Andre Fletcher b Fazalhaq Farooqi | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 50 | |
| Chawla not out | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 7 | Wides: 3 | Total: 10 | |||||
| Total | 120 | 8 wkts, 20 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Ajay Kumar, Olly Stone | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shakib | 4 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 5 |
| AM Ghazanfar | 4 | 0 | 24 | 3 | 6 |
| Muhammad Rohid Khan | 4 | 0 | 19 | 2 | 4.8 |
| Fazalhaq Farooqi | 4 | 0 | 30 | 2 | 7.5 |
| Arab Gul Momand | 4 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 5 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Hales & Michael Pepper | 2 | 7 |
| Hales & McMullen | 15 | 12 |
| Hales & Livingstone | 16 | 21 |
| Hales & Alishan Sharafu | 47 | 44 |
| Russell & Alishan Sharafu | 19 | 17 |
| Holder & Alishan Sharafu | 1 | 2 |
| Narine & Alishan Sharafu | 4 | 3 |
| Chand & Alishan Sharafu | 9 | 6 |
| Chawla & Alishan Sharafu | 7 | 8 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michael Pepper | 1.1 | 2 |
| 2 | Brandon McMullen | 3.1 | 17 |
| 3 | Livingstone | 6.4 | 33 |
| 4 | Hales | 13.6 | 80 |
| 5 | Russell | 16.5 | 99 |
| 6 | Holder | 17.1 | 100 |
| 7 | Narine | 17.4 | 104 |
| 8 | Chand | 18.4 | 113 |
MI Emirates — Innings 2 (121/3 in 16.1 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muhammad Waseem lbw b Narine | 10 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 71.43 | |
| Andre Fletcher c Olly Stone b Ajay Kumar | 5 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 83.33 | |
| Tom Banton (wk) not out | 63 | 53 | 6 | 1 | 118.87 | |
| Shakib Al Hasan c Alishan Sharafu b Ajay Kumar | 38 | 24 | 5 | 1 | 158.33 | |
| Sanjay Krishnamurthi not out | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 2 | Wides: 3 | Total: 5 | |||||
| Total | 121 | 3 wkts, 16.1 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Kieron Pollard (c), Romario Shepherd, Allah Ghazanfar, Arab Gul Momand, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Muhammad Rohid Khan | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Holder | 3 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 8.3 |
| Ajay Kumar | 3 | 0 | 13 | 2 | 4.3 |
| Olly Stone | 2 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 9 |
| Sunil Narine | 4 | 0 | 20 | 1 | 5 |
| Piyush Chawla | 2.1 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 9.2 |
| Liam Livingstone | 1 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 17 |
| Andre Russell | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Muhammad Waseem & Fletcher | 6 | 8 |
| Muhammad Waseem & Tom Banton | 30 | 35 |
| Shakib & Tom Banton | 82 | 53 |
| Sanjay Krishnamurthi & Tom Banton | 3 | 1 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andre Fletcher | 1.2 | 6 |
| 2 | Muhammad Waseem | 7.1 | 36 |
| 3 | Shakib Al Hasan | 15.6 | 118 |
Match Info
| Match | MI Emirates vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders |
|---|---|
| Series | International League T20, 2025-26 |
| Time | 02-Jan-2026 08:00 PM |
| Venue | Sharjah Cricket Stadium |
| Live Telecast | FanCode,Zee5 |
Match Preview: MI Emirates vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders (MIE vs ADKR)
MI Emirates will face Abu Dhabi Knight Riders in a thrilling match on 02-Jan-2026 in International League T20, 2025-26. The match will be played at Sharjah Cricket Stadium at 08:00 PM. Cricket fans can watch the match live on FanCode,Zee5.
Match Overview
MI Emirates is known for its strong batting and bowling, while Abu Dhabi Knight Riders 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 Sharjah Cricket Stadium is generally balanced for both batsmen and bowlers, making this match even more exciting. MI Emirates will look to dominate with its experience and strategy, while Abu Dhabi Knight Riders will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between MI Emirates batting and Abu Dhabi Knight Riders 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 MI Emirates showcase its strengths, or will Abu Dhabi Knight Riders pull off a major upset? Join us live on FanCode,Zee5 on 02-Jan-2026 to find out the answer!
MI Emirates Squad
Shakib Al Hasan, Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Jonny Bairstow, Chris Woakes, Rashid Khan (C), Andre Fletcher, FazalHaq Farooqi, Naveen-ul-Haq, Kieron Pollard (C), Zahoor Khan, Nosthush Kenjige, Kamindu Mendis, Jordan Thompson, Tom Banton, Romario Shepherd, Ackeem Auguste, Waseem Muhammad, Nicholas Pooran, Mohammed Shafeeq, Zain Ul Abidin, Muhammad Bangash Rohid-Khan, Allah-Mohammad Ghazanfar, Tajinder Dhillon, Arab Gul
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders Squad
Jason Holder (C), Alishan Sharafu, Unmukt Chand, Piyush Chawla, Olly Stone, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Sherfane Rutherford, Philip Salt, Liam Livingstone, Michael Pepper, Alex Hales, George Garton, Khary Pierre, Adnan Idrees, Shadley van Schalkwyk, Brandon McMullen, Manan Manan Ali, Mayank Choudhary, Ibrar Ahmed Shah
