MIE VS ADKR MATCH 14

Right then, that is it from this exciting game where MI Emirates keeps their unbeaten streak alive against Abu Dhabi Knight Riders. The action in the International League T20 2025 continues on 22nd January, Wednesday. It will be a battle between Desert Vipers and Sharjah Warriors starting at 8 pm IST (2.30 pm GMT), but as you know, you can join us early for all the build-up to the match. Until then, cheers and goodbye!

Romario Shepherd is the PLAYER OF THE MATCH for his all-round brillaince. He starts by saying that they knew how important this game was. He continues that he was feeling a bit relaxed when he was partnering with his skipper. Also says that in the last over he kept taking the charge and got positive results. Ends up saying that he will keep working hard and wants to be a complete all-rounder who can bowl at any stage of the match.

Nicholas Pooran, the victorious skipper of MI Emirates says that it was a complete performance from his team. Adds that it is great to have Romario Shepherd as they can send Pollard up the order to give him to settle in, and even himself. Mentions that he is proud of the boys putting the efforts in the nets and it was great to see those catches. Ends by saying that he is happy with the bowling unit despite a couple of bad overs which they can talk about later.

Sunil Narine, the captain of Abu Dhabi Knight Riders says that they were moving well till the 18th over but they had to field an extra fielder inside due to the slow over rate and that's where the game changed. Adds that having just one spinner makes it a big difficutl to keep up with the over rate, but the as players, you can also be quick to get into positions and do your bit. Says that they bowled well but gave away a lot of extras, which you don't want to do. Mentions that they were good with the bat, but they are losing wickets in clusters from the last few games and need to improve on. Ends by saying that they need to make better decisions in key moments.

Presentation Time...

MI Emirates started a bit on the expensive side during the Powerplay, but a moment of brilliance from Dan Mousley turned the tide in their favor. Romario Shepherd, who was in the thick of the action all game, struck twice in a single over to shift the momentum. Fazalhaq Farooqi was exceptional as always, claiming two wickets of his own, while Waqar Salamkheil and Akeal Hosein were both highly economical, each chipping in with a wicket. Although Dre Russ posed a challenge late in the innings, MIE kept their composure and sealed the victory.

Earlier in the match, MI Emirates put up a formidable total, thanks to strong contributions from their openers. Nicholas Pooran provided the spark with a sensational 49 off 26 balls, while Romario Shepherd finished in style, hammering 38 off just 13 deliveries. For Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, Jason Holder and Ali Khan picked up two wickets each, but their efforts came at a high cost. While they managed to control the game during the middle overs, things unraveled in the death. A crucial drop by Laurie Evans of Shepherd proved costly, and with a slow over rate forcing an extra fielder inside the circle, ADKR conceded 46 runs in the last two overs, shifting the momentum decisively in MIE's favor.

Abu Dhabi Knight Riders got off to a flying start but faltered in the middle overs, with the turning point being Kyle Mayers' unfortunate run-out. The middle order failed to step up, leaving them in trouble. Andries Gous showed some promise, but Laurie Evans struggled to find rhythm, managing only 7 off 17 balls and consuming valuable deliveries. Despite valiant efforts from Dre Russ and skipper Sunil Narine towards the end, the damage was already done. Russell fought hard with an unbeaten 37 off 23, but the target proved just out of reach.

MI Emirates secures a commanding victory, extending their head-to-head dominance to 5-0 against Abu Dhabi Knight Riders in this fierce derby! While the scorecard suggests a one-sided affair, the match had its fair share of twists and turns. However, missed opportunities cost the Knight Riders dearly. This game will also be remembered for setting a record for the most extras in ILT20 history!

BYE! High full toss outside off. Andre Russell looks to swat hard but misses on the outer edge. Nicholas Pooran misses as well and gets nutmegged. The ball rolls towards the fence where the fielder from short fine chases and saves the boundary. A bye has been taken by the batters. MI Emirates wins the match by 28 runs!

Fires a short one, on middle. Andre Russell looks to pull but gets beaten with the bounce of the delivery.

On a length, on off. Ibrar Ahmed heaves it across the stump towards mid-wicket for one.

Ibrar Ahmed is the last man in.

OUT! TAKEN! That is magnificent fielding from Tom Banton! Alzarri Joseph bowls slower and short delivery wide outside off. Jason Holder looks to hook it towards his leg side but gets the top edge. The ball ballons towards right of the long off region. Tom Banton from the wide long on region comes down sprinting and slides to take the catch into his hands. Jason Holder has to depart after scoring 6 runs off 6 deliveries.

OUT! TAKEN! That is magnificent fielding from Tom Banton! Alzarri Joseph bowls slower and short delivery wide outside off. Jason Holder looks to hook it towards his leg side but gets the top edge. The ball ballons towards right of the long off region. Tom Banton from the wide long on region comes down sprinting and slides to take the catch into his hands. Jason Holder has to depart after scoring 6 runs off 6 deliveries.

Short of a length and outside off, Andre Russell cuts it really hard but straight towards deep point for just a run.

Full and outside off. Jason Holder drives it towards sweeper cover for one.