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ILT20 2025 Knight Riders vs Emirates Highlights: Andre Russell’s Lone Fight Ends In Vain As MIE Take Cruising Win

Akshita Patel

Abu Dhabi Knight Riders faces defeat vs MI Emirates in ILT20 2025 [Source: @MIEmirates/X.com]Abu Dhabi Knight Riders faces defeat vs MI Emirates in ILT20 2025 [Source: @MIEmirates/X.com]

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MI Emirates beat Abu Dhabi Knight Riders by 28 runs in the 14th fixture of the ILT20 2025 season. Nicholas Pooran (49) and Shepherd (38) steered the Emirates to a 186-run total. In the second inning, the Knight Riders’ middle order collapsed. Even Andre Russell’s blazing 37 runs couldn’t help the team as they faced a 28-run defeat. 

Here’s how ADKR vs MIE panned out in Abu Dhabi:

Knight Riders vs Emirates Highlights: Tom Banton dismissed early in unfortunate run-out

MI Emirates opted to bat first and Kusal Perera had a 42-run partnership with Muhammad Waseem. However, before Perera got dismissed, Waseem was bowled by Ibrar Ahmad. Moreover, the man in-form, Tom Banton, who scored a century in the last game, lost his wicket in an unfortunate run-out. Waseem flicked a shot to short fine leg. The batters went for a quick single but David Willey fired a direct hit that shattered the stumps, leaving Banton short on crease. With that wicket, the Emirates were reduced to 83/3. 

Knight Riders vs Emirates Highlights: Nicholas Pooran slams crucial 49

Meanwhile, MI Emirates captain Nicholas Pooran stepped up to slam an important 49 off 26 balls, including five boundaries and two sixes. Moreover, Romario Shepherd contributed with a blazing 38 off 13 balls which helped Emirates post a par total of 186 runs at the loss of six wickets. For Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, Jason Holder and Ali Khan picked two wickets each.

Knight Riders vs Emirates Highlights: Myers-Gous’ opening stand sees unfortunate end

In the second inning, Kyle Myers and Andries Gous had a 39-run opening stand. However, Myers’ inning ended prematurely due to an unfortunate run-out. The batter was trapped on the pads but he went for a quick single, resulting in a direct hit that caught him short. He was dismissed on 22 off 14 balls and Joe Clarke also didn’t last long as he got dismissed by Akeal Hosein on 32 off 30 balls. The middle order collapsed completely as Michael Pepper, Alishan Sharafu and Laurie Evans were dismissed on single-digit scores.

Knight Riders vs Emirates Highlights: Andre Russell’s resistance ends up in a losing cause

From 88/6, Andre Russell rescued the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders with a blazing knock of 37 off 23 balls, including three boundaries and as many sixes. Sunil Narine, the skipper also smashed 13 off 11 balls. However, Russell’s inning went to waste as the Knight Riders fell short of 28 runs in the chase.