Abu Dhabi
\nThe MI Emirates produced a clinical display with the bat and the ball, handing the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders a 28-run defeat at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium on Tuesday.
\nThe MI Emirates had the likes of Romario Shepherd and Nicholas Pooran to thank as they played a crucial part in helping their side get to within two points of the table toppers.
\nThe MI Emirates\u2019 bowlers were in fine form on the night, with four of them picking a wicket each, while Alzarri Joseph and Shepherd bagged two each to derail the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders\u2019 chase.
\nPut into bat first, the MI Emirates started off well, with openers Kusal Perera and Muhammad Waseem (38) put a fine stand at the top. After the duo put on a 42-run stand, the Sri Lankan Perera was the first to depart for 23, just before the end of the powerplay.
\nIn walked Tom Banton, and along with Waseem ensured the MI Emirates kept the scoreboard ticking.
\nHalfway into the innings, Banton was dismissed for nine, and soon after Waseem followed suit for 38.
\nSkipper Nicholas Pooran was joined by Kieron Pollard, but the veteran right-hander found it tough to get going, and was eventually knocked over by Ali Khan for five. At this point, the score read 102\/4, with just over 6 overs to go.
\nDan Mousley was the next to fall for six, after which Romario Shepherd joined his captain for the final phase of the innings. Pooran, who was striking it cleanly, was closing in on his half-century before Jason Holder had his number after a well-made 49.
\nThat put the focus on Shepherd in the final few overs. The big-hitting right-hander then went through the gears and smashed three maximums along with four boundaries, to finish with an unbeaten 38 from 13 deliveries.
\nThe MI Emirates, who had slowed down for a few overs in the middle, eventually posted 186\/6.
\nThe Abu Dhabi Knight Riders got off to a quick start, as openers Kyle Mayers and Andries Gous took the attack to the MI Emirates bowlers. Mayers, who smashed three sixes, scored 22 off 14 deliveries, before Dan Mousley ran him out with a fine a piece of fielding.
\nThat ended a 39-run stand in the fourth over, after which the MI Emirates took control.
\nAkeal Hosein dismissed Joe Clarke for three, after which Romario Shepherd accounted for Michael-Kyle Pepper for five and Alishan Sharafu for four.
\nAt the end of an action-packed Powerplay, the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders were 56\/4.
\nHowever, in the 18th over, Narine was caught at cover for 13, and then Fazalhaq Farooqi cleaned up David Willey in the 19th. Russell, who remained unbeaten on 37 from 23 deliveries could not take his side over the line as the MI Emirates came away with a comfortable win on the night.
\nBrief Scores
\nMI Emirates beat Abu Dhabi Knight Riders by 28 runs
\nMI Emirates 186\/6 in 20 overs (Nicholas Pooran 49, Romario Shepherd 38 not out, Muhammad Waseem 38, Jason Holder 2 for 38, Ali Khan 2 for 58)
\nAbu Dhabi Knight Riders 158\/9 in 20 overs (Andre Russell 37 not out, Andries Gous 34, Romario Shepherd 2\/14, Alzarri Joseph 2\/33, Waqar Salamkheil 1\/13)
\nPlayer of the Match: Romario Shepherd<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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