MI Emirates vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders - Players & Playing XI · ILT20 2026
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Based on 9 H2H matches (2023–2026)
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Ajay Kumar
ADKR
Wickets (1+)
Tom Banton
MIE
Catches (1+)
Andre Russell
ADKR
Catches (1+)
Tajinder Singh
MIE
Sixes (1+)
Sunil Narine
ADKR
Wickets (1+)
Liam Livingstone
ADKR
Catches (1+)
Olly Stone
ADKR
Catches (1+)
Alishan Sharafu
ADKR
Catches (1+)
Top Performers in H2H
From 9 H2H matches
Sharjah Cricket Stadium
Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
Based on the last 30 T20 matches at this venue (since Jan 2025). Rain-affected matches excluded.
Recent Matches at This Venue
| Match | 1st Inn | 2nd Inn | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| SW vs DV 26 Dec 2025 | 140/7 (20) | 144/5 (19.3) | 284 |
| MIE vs ADKR 02 Jan 2026 | 120/8 (20) | 121/3 (16.1) | 241 |
| AFG vs WI 19 Jan 2026 | 181/3 (20) | 143/9 (20) | 324 |
| AFG vs WI 21 Jan 2026 | 189/4 (20) | 150/10 (18.5) | 339 |
| AFG vs WI 22 Jan 2026 | 151/7 (20) | 136/8 (20) | 287 |
MIE at Sharjah Cricket Stadium
Top Scorer
Tom Banton
197 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Fazalhaq Farooqi
11 wkts
ADKR at Sharjah Cricket Stadium
Top Scorer
Alishan Sharafu
126 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Ajay Kumar
6 wkts
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Playing XI in this match
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders
Playing XI in this match
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Hales | c Muhammad Waseem b AM Ghazanfar | 29 | 36 | 3 | 0 | 80.56 |
| Michael Pepper (wk) | run out (Andre Fletcher) | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 25 |
| Brandon McMullen | lbw b Muhammad Rohid Khan | 13 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 162.5 |
| Liam Livingstone | c Tom Banton b Muhammad Rohid Khan | 4 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 40 |
| Alishan Sharafu | not out | 50* | 40 | 2 | 3 | 125 |
| Andre Russell | c Romario Shepherd b Fazalhaq Farooqi | 3 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 30 |
| Jason Holder (c) | c Kieron Pollard b AM Ghazanfar | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Sunil Narine | c Sanjay Krishnamurthi b AM Ghazanfar | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 133.33 |
| Unmukt Chand | c Andre Fletcher b Fazalhaq Farooqi | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Piyush Chawla | not out | 3* | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
MI Emirates · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shakib Al Hasan | 4 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| AM Ghazanfar | 4 | 0 | 24 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Muhammad Rohid Khan | 4 | 0 | 19 | 2 | 4.75 | 0 | 0 |
| Fazalhaq Farooqi | 4 | 0 | 30 | 2 | 7.5 | 2 | 0 |
| Arab Gul | 4 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
MI Emirates · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muhammad Waseem | lbw b Sunil Narine | 10 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 71.43 |
| Andre Fletcher | c Olly Stone b Ajay Kumar | 5 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 83.33 |
| Tom Banton (wk) | not out | 63* | 53 | 6 | 1 | 118.87 |
| Shakib Al Hasan | c Alishan Sharafu b Ajay Kumar | 38 | 24 | 5 | 1 | 158.33 |
| Sanjay Krishnamurthi | not out | 0* | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ajay Kumar | 3 | 0 | 13 | 2 | 4.33 | 2 | 0 |
| Jason Holder (c) | 3 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 8.33 | 1 | 0 |
| Olly Stone | 2 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Sunil Narine | 4 | 0 | 20 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Piyush Chawla | 2.1 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 9.52 | 0 | 0 |
| Liam Livingstone | 1 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 0 |
| Andre Russell | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
Statz Rating
A contextual performance score measuring each player's overall impact in the match. Scaled against the season so ratings are directly comparable across fixtures.
| Rank | Player | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Ajay Kumar
ADKR
|
83.1 |
| 2 |
Shakib Al Hasan
MIE
|
78.5 |
| 3 |
Alishan Sharafu
ADKR
|
72.1 |
| 4 |
Muhammad Rohid Khan
MIE
|
67.1 |
| 5 |
Tom Banton
MIE
|
63.7 |
| 6 |
AM Ghazanfar
MIE
|
63.1 |
| 7 |
Sunil Narine
ADKR
|
56.7 |
| 8 |
Fazalhaq Farooqi
MIE
|
31.9 |
| 9 |
Brandon McMullen
ADKR
|
29.6 |
| 10 |
Alex Hales
ADKR
|
29.2 |
| 11 |
Arab Gul
MIE
|
12.0 |
| 12 |
Muhammad Waseem
MIE
|
11.7 |
| 13 |
Jason Holder
ADKR
|
8.7 |
| 14 |
Piyush Chawla
ADKR
|
8.5 |
| 15 |
Andre Russell
ADKR
|
8.4 |
| 16 |
Liam Livingstone
ADKR
|
7.5 |
| 17 |
Olly Stone
ADKR
|
6.1 |
| 18 |
Andre Fletcher
MIE
|
5.1 |
| 19 |
Unmukt Chand
ADKR
|
1.6 |
| 20 |
Michael Pepper
ADKR
|
0.8 |
How Statz Rating works:
- Each player receives a contextual match impact score based on their all-round contribution — batting, bowling, and situational factors.
- Ratings are scaled against the season benchmark so they are directly comparable across fixtures and to the season leaderboard.
- A typical top performer scores around 100. Exceptional performances can exceed 100.
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MI Emirates vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders: who played
MI Emirates won by 7 wickets (with 23 balls remaining) in ILT20 2026 at Sharjah Cricket Stadium on 2 January 2026. Tom Banton top-scored with 63 off 53 balls and AM Ghazanfar took 3/24.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in MI Emirates vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders?
MI Emirates XI: Muhammad Waseem, Andre Fletcher, Tom Banton (wk), Shakib Al Hasan, Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Kieron Pollard (c), Romario Shepherd, AM Ghazanfar, Arab Gul, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Muhammad Rohid Khan. Abu Dhabi Knight Riders XI: Alex Hales, Michael Pepper (wk), Brandon McMullen, Liam Livingstone, Alishan Sharafu, Andre Russell, Jason Holder (c), Sunil Narine, Unmukt Chand, Piyush Chawla, Ajay Kumar.
Who won MI Emirates vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders?
MI Emirates won by 7 wickets (with 23 balls remaining).
When and where was MI Emirates vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders played?
MI Emirates vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders was played at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah on Friday 2 January 2026, in ILT20 2026.
What were the final scores in MI Emirates vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders?
MI Emirates scored 121/3 in 16.1 overs. Abu Dhabi Knight Riders scored 120/8 in 20 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in MI Emirates vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders?
Ajay Kumar was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 83/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in MI Emirates vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders?
Tom Banton top-scored with 63 off 53 balls.
Who took the most wickets in MI Emirates vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders?
AM Ghazanfar took 3/24 in 4 overs.