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Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs MI Emirates Result – Match 21

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Match 21 • International League T20

Abu Dhabi Knight Riders cricket team logo
ADKR
152/7 (20)
MI Emirates cricket team logo
MIE
187/4 (20)
MI Emirates won by 35 runs
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Player of the match: Zahoor Khan

End of over 20 (13 runs)
Alishan Sharafu 15 (10)
Brandon McMullen 64 (49)
ADKR 152/7
Fazalhaq Farooqi 4-1-40-0
19.6
2
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Alishan Sharafu, 2 runs
19.5
0
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Alishan Sharafu, no run
19.4
4
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Alishan Sharafu, Four
19.3
2
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Alishan Sharafu, 2 runs
19.2
4
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Alishan Sharafu, Four
19.1
1
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Brandon McMullen, 1 run
End of over 19 (10 runs)
Brandon McMullen 63 (48)
Alishan Sharafu 3 (5)
ADKR 139/7
Romario Shepherd 4-0-32-0
18.6
1
Romario Shepherd to Brandon McMullen, 1 run
18.5
4
Romario Shepherd to Brandon McMullen, Four
18.4
1
Romario Shepherd to Alishan Sharafu, 1 run
18.4
Wd
Romario Shepherd to Alishan Sharafu, 1 wide
18.3
1
Romario Shepherd to Brandon McMullen, 1 run
18.2
1
Romario Shepherd to Alishan Sharafu, 1 run
18.1
0
Romario Shepherd to Alishan Sharafu, no run
18.1
Wd
Romario Shepherd to Alishan Sharafu, 1 wide
End of over 18 (4 runs)
Alishan Sharafu 1 (2)
Brandon McMullen 57 (45)
ADKR 129/7
Fazalhaq Farooqi 3-1-27-0
17.6
1
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Alishan Sharafu, 1 run
17.5
0
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Alishan Sharafu, no run
17.4
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Fazalhaq Farooqi to Jason Holder, Out! Caught by T Banton
17.3
1
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Brandon McMullen, 1 run
17.2
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Fazalhaq Farooqi to Jason Holder, 1 run
17.1
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Fazalhaq Farooqi to Brandon McMullen, 1 run
End of over 17 (5 runs)
Brandon McMullen 55 (43)
Jason Holder 3 (2)
ADKR 125/6
Zahoor Khan 4-3-16-0
16.6
1L
Zahoor Khan to Brandon McMullen, 1 leg bye
16.5
1
Zahoor Khan to Jason Holder, 1 run
16.5
Wd
Zahoor Khan to Jason Holder, 1 wide
16.4
2
Zahoor Khan to Jason Holder, 2 runs

Match Summary

Abu Dhabi Knight Riders and MI Emirates met in Match 21 of International League T20, and the contest unfolded as a tactical battle rather than a straightforward run chase. Both teams traded momentum in phases, with each spell and partnership shaping the result. The batting effort was built on situational awareness, with players adapting to phase-wise scoring demands. Bowling remained the strategic heartbeat, with wicket-taking intent balanced against run containment. Ball-by-ball updates reflected a game of momentum waves, from attacking bursts to pressure-releasing singles and smart strike rotation. Key match-defining phases included: 19.4: Fazalhaq Farooqi to Alishan Sharafu, Four | 19.2: Fazalhaq Farooqi to Alishan Sharafu, Four | 18.5: Romario Shepherd to Brandon McMullen, Four. The turning point arrived at 17.4 when Fazalhaq Farooqi to Jason Holder, Out! Caught by T Banton. That single moment shifted momentum, forced tactical recalculations, and changed the run-scoring pattern for both sides. By the final phase, game management became as important as shot-making: strike rotation, matchup-based bowling changes, and field settings in boundary zones had a direct impact on the closing overs. What makes this result meaningful is not just the scoreline (MI Emirates won by 35 runs), but how the match narrative evolved ball by ball. The winning side absorbed pressure, identified high-value overs, and executed cleaner under stress. For fans searching this fixture, this hub combines live score, full scorecard, player performances, turning-point analysis, and searchable commentary to present the complete story of how the result was built.

Key Moments

  • 19.4: Fazalhaq Farooqi to Alishan Sharafu, Four
  • 19.2: Fazalhaq Farooqi to Alishan Sharafu, Four
  • 18.5: Romario Shepherd to Brandon McMullen, Four
  • 17.4: Fazalhaq Farooqi to Jason Holder, Out! Caught by T Banton

Turning Point of Match

The turning point arrived at 17.4 when Fazalhaq Farooqi to Jason Holder, Out! Caught by T Banton. That single moment shifted momentum, forced tactical recalculations, and changed the run-scoring pattern for both sides.

Short Highlights Summary

MI Emirates won by 35 runs. Top batter and Top bowler produced the standout performances, while the defining passage came when 19.4: Fazalhaq Farooqi to Alishan Sharafu, Four. This highlights capsule captures the most search-relevant events from the fixture: wickets, boundary bursts, game-defining overs, and the final match outcome context. For quick readers, it works as a compressed match recap; for deep readers, it complements the scorecard and the full commentary timeline below.

Ball-by-ball Commentary

End of over 20 (13 runs)
Alishan Sharafu 15 (10)
Brandon McMullen 64 (49)
ADKR 152/7
Fazalhaq Farooqi 4-1-40-0

19.6 2 Fazalhaq Farooqi to Alishan Sharafu, 2 runs

19.5 0 Fazalhaq Farooqi to Alishan Sharafu, no run

19.4 4 Fazalhaq Farooqi to Alishan Sharafu, Four

19.3 2 Fazalhaq Farooqi to Alishan Sharafu, 2 runs

19.2 4 Fazalhaq Farooqi to Alishan Sharafu, Four

19.1 1 Fazalhaq Farooqi to Brandon McMullen, 1 run

End of over 19 (10 runs)
Brandon McMullen 63 (48)
Alishan Sharafu 3 (5)
ADKR 139/7
Romario Shepherd 4-0-32-0

18.6 1 Romario Shepherd to Brandon McMullen, 1 run

18.5 4 Romario Shepherd to Brandon McMullen, Four

18.4 1 Romario Shepherd to Alishan Sharafu, 1 run

18.4 Wd Romario Shepherd to Alishan Sharafu, 1 wide

18.3 1 Romario Shepherd to Brandon McMullen, 1 run

18.2 1 Romario Shepherd to Alishan Sharafu, 1 run

18.1 0 Romario Shepherd to Alishan Sharafu, no run

18.1 Wd Romario Shepherd to Alishan Sharafu, 1 wide

End of over 18 (4 runs)
Alishan Sharafu 1 (2)
Brandon McMullen 57 (45)
ADKR 129/7
Fazalhaq Farooqi 3-1-27-0

17.6 1 Fazalhaq Farooqi to Alishan Sharafu, 1 run

17.5 0 Fazalhaq Farooqi to Alishan Sharafu, no run

17.4 W Fazalhaq Farooqi to Jason Holder, Out! Caught by T Banton

17.3 1 Fazalhaq Farooqi to Brandon McMullen, 1 run

17.2 1 Fazalhaq Farooqi to Jason Holder, 1 run

17.1 1 Fazalhaq Farooqi to Brandon McMullen, 1 run

End of over 17 (5 runs)
Brandon McMullen 55 (43)
Jason Holder 3 (2)
ADKR 125/6
Zahoor Khan 4-3-16-0

16.6 1L Zahoor Khan to Brandon McMullen, 1 leg bye

16.5 1 Zahoor Khan to Jason Holder, 1 run

16.5 Wd Zahoor Khan to Jason Holder, 1 wide

16.4 2 Zahoor Khan to Jason Holder, 2 runs

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs MI Emirates Match 21 match?
MI Emirates won by 35 runs.

What is the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs MI Emirates Match 21?
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs MI Emirates is the Match 21 of the 2025 season. Follow live score, full scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary on CricRed.

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