In game 14 International League T20 (ILT20) 2025, MI Emirates Airlines bowler Romario Shepherd Show a wonderful all-round performance and lead the team to defeat the opponent Abu Dhabi Knight Riders (ADKR) Held at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. The match witnessed a stunning bowling performance from Shepard, who took two crucial wickets including one of ADKR’s key batsmen, Alishan Sharafuwith stunning delivery.
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The dramatic incident occurred in the sixth inning of the Abu Dhabi Knights’ game, with Shepard taking center stage. With the Knight Riders already under pressure, Shepard impressed fans and players alike with his kick. With his impeccable line and length, Shepherd bowled a ball just outside off-stump and the ball bounced sharply to catch Sharaf at the crease. The cargo broke through the gate and blew the top off the outside of the stump. Unable to respond, Sharaf was bowled out with just 4 points from 3 balls.
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Sharaf loses his off-stump 🥲
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Sheppard had already claimed another crucial wicket in the same over before dismissing Sharaf. He was out on ball 3 of the 6th over Michael Pepper He looked dangerous in the early stages of the innings. Shepherd hit a full ball into the stumps and Pepper tried to force it down the ground but could only manage a thick outside edge and was caught safely. Nicholas Pullan Behind the stump.
Shepard not only excelled with the ball, but also made a huge impact with the bat. Earlier in the MI Emirates match, he showed a devastating batting performance, scoring 38 runs in just 13 balls. Sheppard hit 4 fours and 3 sixes with a strike rate of 292.31.
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Nicholas Pooran shines in MI Emirates match
MI Emirates defeated Abu Dhabi Knight Riders comprehensively by 28 runs in a brilliant T20 match. The toss was won and ADKR elected to bowl first.
MI Emirates scored a competitive score of 186/6 in 20 overs. Captain Pooran led the way, blasting a quick 49 off 26 balls, including five fours and two towering sixes. opening remarks Muhammad Wasim 38 runs off 35 deliveries, including a solitary four and three sixes, provided stability. Jason Holder and Ali Khan ADKR picked up two wickets each while Ibra Ahmed Join in the fun with one.
MI Emirates bowlers seal victory
In reply, Abu Dhabi Knight Riders could only manage 158/9 in the allotted 20 overs. Andris Guth Scored 34 goals in the top 34 while Andre RussellA power-packed 37 off 23 balls, which included three fours and three sixes, kept ADKR’s hopes alive. However, MI Emirates’ bowling discipline proved to be too much.
with the shepherds, Alzarri Joseph A few wickets also left a deep impression on me, while Aqair Hussain, Fazal Haq Farooqi, Waqar Salam Khairand Zahoor Khan Each contributed a wicket. Shepherd’s all-round talent earned him Man of the Match honors as MI Emirates celebrated a well-deserved 28th consecutive win.