MI Emirates vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders Scorecard · ILT20 2026
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.
MI Emirates vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders: result and key facts
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 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.
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.