| Batter | Dismissal | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muhammad Waseem | c Leus du Plooy b Willey | 17 | 19 | 2 | 0 | 89.47 |
| Jonny Bairstow | b Jawadullah | 67 | 40 | 8 | 3 | 167.5 |
| Nicholas Pooran | c Shayan Jahangir b Jawadullah | 8 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Kieron Pollard | c Waqar Salamkheil b Haider Ali | 6 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 75 |
| Tom Banton | c Leus du Plooy b Mustafizur | 5 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 45.45 |
| Kamindu Mendis | lbw b Waqar Salamkheil | 10 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 142.86 |
| Rashid Khan | c Shanaka b Mustafizur | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
| Romario Shepherd | not out | 18 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 180 |
| AM Ghazanfar | c Leus du Plooy b Mustafizur | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Naveen-ul-Haq | not out | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | No Balls | Wide Balls | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Willey | 0 | 4 | 0 | 20 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Mustafizur Rahman | 0 | 4 | 0 | 34 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Haider Ali | 0 | 4 | 0 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Waqar Salamkheil | 0 | 4 | 0 | 27 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Mohammad Nabi | 0 | 2 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Muhammad Jawadullah | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Batter | Dismissal | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leus du Plooy | c Pooran b Muhammad Rohid Khan | 4 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 36.36 |
| Shayan Jahangir | st Pooran b Rashid Khan | 34 | 27 | 0 | 3 | 125.93 |
| Jordan Cox | batting | 46 | 40 | 3 | 1 | 115 |
| Rovman Powell | b Rashid Khan | 11 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 110 |
| Dasun Shanaka | b Kamindu Mendis | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 60 |
| James Neesham | run out (Tom Banton/Pooran) | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mohammad Nabi | c Muhammad Waseem b Naveen-ul-Haq | 12 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 92.31 |
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | No Balls | Wide Balls | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naveen-ul-Haq | 0 | 3.1 | 0 | 23 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Muhammad Rohid Khan | 0 | 2 | 0 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| AM Ghazanfar | 0 | 4 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Romario Shepherd | 0 | 2 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashid Khan | 0 | 4 | 0 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamindu Mendis | 0 | 3 | 0 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Match Summary:
MI Emirates emerged victorious over Dubai Capitals by a narrow margin of 7 runs in an exciting T20 encounter at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Jonny Bairstow was the standout performer with the bat, scoring a scintillating 67 runs for MI Emirates, while Rashid Khan excelled with the ball, taking crucial wickets for his team.
The match kicked off with Dubai Capitals winning the toss and opting to bowl first. MI Emirates set a target of 137 runs, with Jonny Bairstow being the backbone of their innings. Bairstow's aggressive knock of 67 off just 40 balls included 8 fours and 3 sixes, providing a solid foundation for his team. However, MI Emirates struggled to build significant partnerships, losing wickets at regular intervals.
The bowling attack from Dubai Capitals was led by Mustafizur Rahman, who claimed 3 wickets for just 34 runs in his spell. His efforts were complemented by Muhammad Jawadullah, who also took two vital wickets.
In response, Dubai Capitals' chase was anchored by Jordan Cox, who scored a steady 46 off 40 balls. Despite his efforts and a supportive knock of 34 from Shayan Jahangir, Dubai Capitals fell short of the target. Rashid Khan's exceptional bowling performance proved pivotal as he took two key wickets while maintaining an impressive economy rate.
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The game witnessed some excellent fielding displays, particularly from Leus du Plooy who took three catches for Dubai Capitals. Despite their best efforts, Dubai Capitals were unable to chase down the target set by MI Emirates, resulting in a thrilling victory for the latter.
Overall, it was a match filled with exciting moments and tight competition, showcasing the talent and determination of both teams on the field.
