DC vs MIE Highlights – 4th Match

The 4th International League T20 (ILT20) match, held on January 13, 2025, at Abu Dhabi, saw a thrilling contest between MI Emirates and Dubai Capitals. MI Emirates set a target of 188, and Dubai Capitals fell short by 26 runs, with MI Emirates winning by 26 runs. Here’s a detailed breakdown of the match:

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1st Innings: MI Emirates – 187/7

MI Emirates posted 187/7 in their 20 overs, thanks to brilliant knocks from Tom Banton and Nicholas Pooran. Despite some late wickets, MI Emirates managed to post a competitive total.

Batting:

• Kusal Perera – 5 runs off 3 balls (1 four, strike rate 166.66)
• Muhammad Waseem – 18 runs off 12 balls (2 fours, 1 six, strike rate 150.00)
• Tom Banton – 74 runs off 52 balls (9 fours, 2 sixes, strike rate 142.30)
• Nicholas Pooran (c) – 59 runs off 29 balls (2 fours, 6 sixes, strike rate 203.44)
• Kieron Pollard – 22 runs off 19 balls (2 fours, 1 six, strike rate 115.78)
• Romario Shepherd – 4 runs off 3 balls (1 four, strike rate 133.33)
• Akeal Hosein – 1 not out off 1 ball (strike rate 100.00)
• Alzarri Joseph – 0 runs off 1 ball
• Zahoor Khan – 0 not out off 1 ball

Fall of wickets:

• 1-5 (Kusal Perera, 1.1 ov)
• 2-43 (Muhammad Waseem, 4.5 ov)
• 3-152 (Nicholas Pooran, 14.4 ov)
• 4-170 (Tom Banton, 17.5 ov)
• 5-186 (Romario Shepherd, 19.2 ov)
• 6-187 (Kieron Pollard, 19.4 ov)
• 7-187 (Alzarri Joseph, 19.5 ov)

Bowling:

• Olly Stone – 4 overs, 31 runs, 2 wickets (economy 7.75)
• Dushmantha Chameera – 4 overs, 43 runs, 1 wicket (economy 10.75)
• Farhan Khan – 3 overs, 36 runs, 0 wickets (economy 12.00)
• Gulbadin Naib – 3 overs, 18 runs, 3 wickets (economy 6.00)
• Sikandar Raza – 3 overs, 27 runs, 0 wickets (economy 9.00)
• Zahir Khan – 3 overs, 31 runs, 0 wickets (economy 10.33)

2nd Innings: Dubai Capitals – 161/6 (T: 188)

Dubai Capitals set out to chase the target of 188 runs but fell short by 26 runs, finishing at 161/6 in 20 overs. A remarkable century by Shai Hope kept the chase alive, but MI Emirates’ bowlers held their ground.

Batting:

• Ben Dunk – 10 runs off 12 balls (1 four, strike rate 83.33)
• Shai Hope (wk) – 101 runs off 59 balls (11 fours, 3 sixes, strike rate 171.18)
• Brandon McMullen – 16 runs off 19 balls (1 four, strike rate 84.21)
• Sikandar Raza (c) – 6 runs off 7 balls (strike rate 85.71)
• Rovman Powell – 8 runs off 11 balls (strike rate 72.72)
• Dasun Shanaka – 0 runs off 1 ball
• Gulbadin Naib – 12 runs off 8 balls (1 four, strike rate 150.00)
• Olly Stone – 1 run off 5 balls (strike rate 20.00)

Fall of wickets:

• 1-54 (Ben Dunk, 5.6 ov)
• 2-115 (Brandon McMullen, 13.4 ov)
• 3-135 (Shai Hope, 15.4 ov)
• 4-137 (Sikandar Raza, 16.1 ov)
• 5-137 (Dasun Shanaka, 16.2 ov)
• 6-150 (Gulbadin Naib, 17.5 ov)

Bowling:

• Akeal Hosein – 4 overs, 30 runs, 0 wickets (economy 7.50)
• Fazalhaq Farooqi – 4 overs, 22 runs, 2 wickets (economy 5.50)
• Alzarri Joseph – 4 overs, 43 runs, 2 wickets (economy 10.75)
• Waqar Salamkheil – 4 overs, 26 runs, 1 wicket (economy 6.50)
• Zahoor Khan – 2 overs, 16 runs, 0 wickets (economy 8.00)
• AM Ghazanfar – 2 overs, 24 runs, 1 wicket (economy 12.00)

Result:

MI Emirates won by 26 runs.

• Player of the Match: Tom Banton (MI Emirates) – 74 runs off 52 balls
• Cricinfo’s MVP: Shai Hope (Dubai Capitals) – 139.43 points

MI Emirates’ total of 187/7 proved to be just enough to defeat the Dubai Capitals, who ended with 161/6 despite a brilliant knock from Shai Hope.

Next ILT20 Match:

The Gulf Giants will take on the Desert Vipers in an exciting ILT20 2025 encounter on Tuesday, 14th January, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. The match is scheduled to begin at 6:30 PM.

Match Conclusion

In a thrilling conclusion, MI Emirates managed to defend a modest total of 187/7, winning the match by 26 runs. The Dubai Capitals fell short in their chase, finishing with 161/6 despite a valiant knock from Shai Hope. The standout performer for MIE was Tom Banton, who was named Player of the Match for his remarkable batting of 74 scores, which helped secure the win for his team.