Match 6, Sharjah, December 07, 2025, 03:30 PM
MI Emirates
185/8(20.0ov)
Sharjah Warriorz
181/7(20.0ov)
MI Emirates beat Sharjah Warriorz by 4 runs
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Man of the Match
Romario Shepherd
Commentry
We are done with this contest. MI Emirates pulled off a stunning comeback, winning from a seemingly impossible position. Now, the action shifts to the International League T20, 2025/26, with Dubai Capitals taking on Abu Dhabi Knight Riders. The Knight Riders have won the toss and will bowl first. Switch tabs to catch the action from that contest. Cheers for now.
Romario Shepherd, the Player of the Match, attributed his success to clarity and working on his batting and bowling techniques. He focused on regaining momentum after wickets fell, and trusted his ability to hit sixes from anywhere. Shepherd aimed to bowl yorkers with reverse swing, knowing they'd be tough to hit. He appreciated Pollard's trust in him, allowing him to execute his plan, and was happy with his overall performance.
MI Emirates Captain Kieron Pollard explained that the changes made were tactical, aiming to adapt to the conditions rather than sticking to a fixed plan. Pollard revealed he didn't give Shepherd specific instructions for the last over, instead telling him to stick to his strengths, and Shepherd executed it brilliantly. Pollard credited AM Ghazanfar's crucial wickets in the same over for turning the game, and said he had anticipated that anything could happen from that point onwards.
Tim Southee, Captain of the Sharjah Warriorz, said that T20 cricket is unpredictable and both sides gave their all. He praised the brilliant partnership between Sikandar Raza and Tom Kohler-Cadmore, saying they played well. Southee felt that his team did better than the previous night, but ultimately, a well-set batter must stay till the end. On the injury to Dinesh Karthik, he also mentioned that he hasn't seen Dinesh Karthik yet.
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Earlier in the game, Jonny Bairstow and Muhammad Waseem got MI Emirates off to a good start, adding 56 runs for the first wicket, with Bairstow top-scoring with 37. Nicholas Pooran (5 off 12) and Shakib Al Hasan (retired out) struggled to make an impact, while Pollard briefly flashed his bat before being caught. Tajinder Singh contributed 17 off 8, but it was Romario Shepherd who stole the show, smashing the last two balls of the innings over the ropes to finish on 31 off 10, taking MI Emirates to 185. Adil Rashid took three wickets, while Maheesh Theekshana, Tim Southee, and Junaid Siddique claimed one wicket each.
Romario's all-round performance was instrumental in MI Emirates' victory. He scored crucial runs with the bat, hitting two sixes, and then defended 12 off the last over to seal the win. The Emirates' bowlers also chipped in with crucial wickets, with AM Ghazanfar and Naveen-ul-Haq taking two each, and Fazalhaq Farooqi, Zahoor Khan, and Romario Shepherd taking one apiece. It was a remarkable comeback win for MI Emirates, and a testament to their never-say-die attitude.
AM Ghazanfar's double-wicket maiden in the 16th over was the catalyst for the MI Emirates' comeback. The Warriroz were stunned, and Raza's dismissal was a huge blow. Despite TKC still being at the crease, the damage had been done, and the Warriorz couldn't recover. TKC's dismissal in the 19th over sealed the fate of the Warriorz, and MI Emirates snatched the win.
The Warriorz' chase got off to a shaky start, losing three wickets inside the Powerplay. However, Raza and Tom Kohler-Cadmore put on a spectacular show, adding 103 off just 59 balls to put their team in a commanding position. At 151 for 3 after 15 overs, the Warriorz looked set to coast to victory, but a dramatic turn of events was just around the corner.
MI Emirates pulled off a stunning comeback, winning the contest by 4 runs! The tide turned in the 16th over with AM Ghazanfar's double-wicket maiden, and from there, the Warriorz couldn't recover. Despite needing just 11 off the last over, Romario's superb bowling, giving away only 6 runs, sealed the win for MI Emirates.
In over# 20
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Romario Shepherd 31/1(3)
19.6
1
And another yorker on middle and off, Adil Rashid flicks this to deep mid-wicket and takes just a single. MI Emirates have staged a remarkable comeback and have won this by 4 runs.
19.5
1b
BYE! Yorker, down the leg, Tim Southee goes for a flick but misses. Keeper misses it too and the batters run a single.
OUT! CAUGHT! Romario Shepherd nails another fuller one, on middle and leg, Dinesh Karthik looks to get cheeky and goes for a reverse ramp but gets it away off the toe end of his bat towards point fielder for a regulation catch.
19.4
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OUT! CAUGHT! Romario Shepherd nails another fuller one, on middle and leg, Dinesh Karthik looks to get cheeky and goes for a reverse ramp but gets it away off the toe end of his bat towards point fielder for a regulation catch.
19.3
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Excellent yorker from Romario Shepherd to DK and the batter jams this out.
19.3
1wd
WIDE! Full toss, wide down the leg, Dinesh Karthik goes for a ramp but misses. Wided.
19.2
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Another fuller one, on middle and leg, taling back in. Adil Rashid glances this to short fine lef for one.
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LEG BYE! Yorker, tailing back into the batter. Dinesh Karthik misses out on the flick and takes a single as leg bye.