ADKR fight hard yet fall short of the win in an intense clash against MIE | ADKR vs MIE Match Review
MIE 187/4 in 20 Overs [Nicholas Pooran 40*(24), Kieron Pollard 28(16); Ajay Kumar 2/42 in 4 Overs] beat ADKR 152/7 in 20 Overs [Brandon McMullen 64*(49), Alex Hales 40(27); Zahoor Khan 3/16 in 4 Overs] by 35 runs
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders took on MI Emirates in an important home clash on a fiery afternoon, with plenty at stake. Chasing a hat-trick of wins and an opportunity to inch closer towards qualification, ADKR stepped onto the field with confidence and intent. The home fans were firmly behind the team, creating a vibrant atmosphere and cheering relentlessly as the Knight Riders looked to put on a strong, all-round performance under pressure.
In the first innings, ADKR’s bowlers worked hard in challenging conditions, showing resilience and discipline against a powerful MI Emirates batting line-up. Ajay Kumar stood out with two important breakthroughs, finishing with 2/42, while the rest of the attack focused on sticking to their plans and controlling key phases. Despite late acceleration from the opposition, ADKR ensured they kept fighting and limited the damage through committed bowling and fielding efforts.
Chasing 188, ADKR showed plenty of positives with the bat, led by a superb unbeaten 64 off 49 balls from Brandon McMullen. He anchored the innings with composure and maturity, holding the chase together from start to finish. Alex Hales provided strong support with a fluent 40 off 27, giving ADKR early momentum. Though the target proved out of reach, the intent, effort and belief shown by the group stood out. With valuable contributions and strong backing from the fans, ADKR remain firmly in the hunt and will look to build on these positives in the matches ahead.