Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs MI Emirates — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
ILT20 2025/26 • MI Emirates won the match by 41 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of ILT20 2025/26, Abu Dhabi Knight Riders took on MI Emirates on Dec 19, 2025, 06:11 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: MI Emirates won the match by 41 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 324 runs and 11 wickets fall between MI Emirates (182/4 in 20.0 overs) and Abu Dhabi Knight Riders (142/7 in 20.0 overs).
2. MI Emirates Innings Breakdown (182/4)
Batting in the first innings, MI Emirates finished on 182/4 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 9.10 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, MI Emirates accumulated 52 runs for the loss of 1 wicket. Nugget spearheaded the batting effort with 40 runs off 23 balls (including 2 fours and 2 sixes at a strike rate of 173.9). Valuable middle-order support came from CS, who contributed 38 runs off 16 deliveries, while Onion added 38 (28b). With the ball in the first innings, Steve led the bowling figures with 2/42 in 4.0 overs (economy 10.50), assisted by Tobbie (1/25 in 4.0 overs).
3. Abu Dhabi Knight Riders Chase & Second Innings Summary (142/7)
Pursuing a target of 183 runs for victory, Abu Dhabi Knight Riders recorded 142/7 in 20.0 overs at a scoring rate of 7.10 runs per over. Milferd anchored the chase for Abu Dhabi Knight Riders with 64 runs from 49 balls (4 fours, 2 sixes, strike rate 130.6), alongside Sportacus who chipped in with 40 off 27 balls. Defending the total, I Cream delivered a key spell of 3/14 across 4.0 overs at an economy rate of 3.50, while J Chicken finished with 2/19 (3.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Milferd and Sportacus (Abu Dhabi Knight Riders), who combined for 76 runs off 53 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 7 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with FALAFFEL 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—I Cream (MI Emirates) topped the match rankings with 117.0 total points, followed closely by Milferd (95.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to I Cream.