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'Aise one sided koun dhota hai' - Fans react as MI Emirates beat Abu Dhabi Knight Riders by 9 wickets in ILT20 game

In a remarkably one-sided encounter, MI Emirates cruised to victory against the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders with an emphatic performance that will significantly boost their net run rate (NRR).

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MI Emirates beat ADKR by 9 wickets

MI Emirates beat ADKR by 9 wickets (Source: Twitter)

In a remarkably one-sided encounter, MI Emirates cruised to victory against the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders with an emphatic performance that will significantly boost their net run rate (NRR). The ADKR batting lineup struggled right from the start as Boult, Akeal Hosein, and Muhammad Rohid Khan wreaked havoc, collectively taking eight wickets. Despite a commendable effort from Russell, who tried his best with the bat, the rest of the batting order fell short, and ADKR was bowled out for a paltry 95 runs.

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Alishan Sharafuc was another ADKR batter to reach double figures, managing to score 10 runs before falling victim to Akeal Hosein. Other batters made a brief attempt to stabilise the innings, but the fiery spell from Boult dismissed them. Imad Wasim showed some resistance with a knock of 7 runs, but the MI Emirates bowlers dominated the proceedings.

In pursuit of a modest target of 96, the MI Emirates' innings were characterised by a dominant batting display. Kusal Perera, opening the innings, played a quickfire knock of 22 runs before being dismissed by Matiullah Khan. However, it was Muhammad Waseem and Nicholas Pooran who took charge and steered their team to an easy victory.

Skipper Pooran led the way for the MI Emirates

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Muhammad Waseem showcased excellent form, remaining unbeaten with a solid score of 26 runs. Meanwhile, Pooran, leading from the front as captain and wicketkeeper, played an aggressive inning, scoring an impressive 39 runs off just 16 balls. The MI Emirates reached the target with ease, finishing at 96-1 in just 8.1 overs.

This comprehensive victory not only secured the match for MI Emirates but also significantly improved their NRR in the ongoing competition. The bowlers set the tone by restricting ADKR to a low total, and the batsmen completed the job efficiently, ensuring a dominant win for MI Emirates in this one-sided affair.

Here is how fans react to MI Emiratesโ€™ victory:

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Nicolas Pooran featured ILT20 MI Emirates