MI Emirates vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
ILT20 2025/26 • MI Emirates won the match by 7 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of ILT20 2025/26, MI Emirates took on Abu Dhabi Knight Riders on Dec 10, 2025, 06:01 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: MI Emirates won the match by 7 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 233 runs and 13 wickets fall between Abu Dhabi Knight Riders (115/10 in 19.3 overs) and MI Emirates (118/3 in 13.5 overs).
2. Abu Dhabi Knight Riders Innings Breakdown (115/10)
Batting in the first innings, Abu Dhabi Knight Riders finished on 115/10 from 19.3 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 5.90 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Abu Dhabi Knight Riders accumulated 33 runs for the loss of 2 wickets. Stingy spearheaded the batting effort with 38 runs off 34 balls (including 3 fours and 1 sixes at a strike rate of 111.8). Valuable middle-order support came from Lobbie, who contributed 26 runs off 20 deliveries, while Ziggy added 17 (9b). With the ball in the first innings, Lil Noodle led the bowling figures with 4/14 in 3.3 overs (economy 4.00), assisted by Salami (3/21 in 3.0 overs).
3. MI Emirates Chase & Second Innings Summary (118/3)
Pursuing a target of 116 runs for victory, MI Emirates recorded 118/3 in 13.5 overs at a scoring rate of 8.53 runs per over. CS anchored the chase for MI Emirates with 49 runs from 38 balls (7 fours, 0 sixes, strike rate 128.9), alongside Onion who chipped in with 29 off 20 balls. Defending the total, Tobbie delivered a key spell of 1/11 across 2.0 overs at an economy rate of 5.50, while Xavier finished with 1/29 (3.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by CS and Onion (MI Emirates), who combined for 61 runs off 43 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 9 catches, 0 run-outs, and 1 stumping, with Nugget making a notable impact in the outfield. According to the CricÓ MVP & Player Points engine—which evaluates runs, boundaries, strike rate milestones, wickets, dot balls, bowling economy, and fielding dismissals—Lil Noodle (MI Emirates) topped the match rankings with 158.0 total points, followed closely by Salami (139.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Lil Noodle.