Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs MI Emirates - Players & Playing XI · ILT20 2026
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders v MI Emirates
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Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs MI Emirates: team news and playing XIs
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders play MI Emirates at Sheikh Zayed Stadium on Thursday 26 November in ILT20 2026. MI Emirates lead the head-to-head 8-1 from 9 meetings. Confirmed XIs land around the toss; until then this page shows each side's likely team and full squad.
Frequently asked questions
Who is playing in Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs MI Emirates?
Confirmed XIs are announced around the toss, about 30 minutes before the start. Based on their last matches, Abu Dhabi Knight Riders are likely to field Michael Pepper, Alishan Sharafu, Jason Holder, Sunil Narine, and MI Emirates Muhammad Waseem, Romario Shepherd, AM Ghazanfar, Fazalhaq Farooqi. The full predicted XIs and squads are on this page.
Who leads the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs MI Emirates head-to-head record?
MI Emirates lead 8-1 from 9 matches. They last met at Sharjah Cricket Stadium on 02 Jan 2026: MI Emirates won by 7 wickets (with 23 balls remaining).
When and where is Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs MI Emirates being played?
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs MI Emirates is being played at Sheikh Zayed Stadium on Thursday 26 November 2026, starting at 14:30 UK time (14:30 UTC, 20:00 IST).
Who are the top run-scorers in Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs MI Emirates head-to-head matches?
Across the 9 meetings Statz has on record, the top run-scorers in Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs MI Emirates meetings are Muhammad Waseem (MI Emirates, 306 runs), Alishan Sharafu (Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, 209 runs) and Andre Russell (Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, 195 runs). The head-to-head card on this page has each of those matches, with the scores and the result.
Who are the top wicket-takers in Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs MI Emirates head-to-head matches?
Across the 9 meetings Statz has on record, the top wicket-takers in Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs MI Emirates meetings are Fazalhaq Farooqi (MI Emirates, 16 wickets), Zahoor Khan (MI Emirates, 10 wickets) and Jason Holder (Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, 6 wickets). The head-to-head card on this page has each of those matches, with the scores and the result.
Who are the in-form batters for Abu Dhabi Knight Riders and MI Emirates?
Across each side's last 10 matches, the leading run-scorers are Muhammad Waseem (MI Emirates, 306 runs in 10 innings), Tom Banton (MI Emirates, 254 runs in 10 innings) and Philip Salt (Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, 237 runs in 9 innings). Muhammad Waseem's latest innings: 41, 10 and 26.
Who are the in-form bowlers for Abu Dhabi Knight Riders and MI Emirates?
Across each side's last 10 matches, the leading wicket-takers are Jason Holder (Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, 15 wickets in 10 innings), Ajay Kumar (Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, 14 wickets in 10 innings) and Fazalhaq Farooqi (MI Emirates, 12 wickets in 8 innings). Each bowler's figures from those matches are in the form cards on this page.
What is the pitch like at Sheikh Zayed Stadium?
Over the last 30 completed matches at Sheikh Zayed Stadium since Jan 2025 (rain-affected games excluded), the average match total is 317 runs, the first innings averages 167 and teams batting first have won 50%. 66% of wickets fall to pace and 26% to spin.
What is Abu Dhabi Knight Riders' record at Sheikh Zayed Stadium?
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders have won 8 and lost 17 of their 25 matches at Sheikh Zayed Stadium. Across all sides, teams batting first have won 50% of matches there. The ground's average scores and toss record are on the venue tab.
What is MI Emirates' record at Sheikh Zayed Stadium?
MI Emirates have won 15 and lost 11 of their 26 matches at Sheikh Zayed Stadium. Across all sides, teams batting first have won 50% of matches there. The ground's average scores and toss record are on the venue tab.