In a high-voltage ILT20 final clash between MI Emirates and Dubai Capitals, MI Emirates showcased their batting prowess, posting an imposing total on the scoreboard. Despite losing the toss, MI Emirates got off to a blazing start with openers Waseem and Perera dictating terms from the outset.
The powerplay saw MI Emirates racing to 72/0, putting the Capitals on the defensive right from the beginning. While the Capitals’ spinners managed to stem the flow of runs to some extent, Zahir Khan’s breakthrough against Waseem briefly tilted the momentum in their favor.
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However, Fletcher’s resilience, coupled with some missed opportunities by the Capitals, allowed MI Emirates to maintain their stronghold. Kusal’s departure was a setback, but the Spiceman, undeterred, continued the onslaught, eventually reaching a well-deserved fifty.
As the innings progressed, Pooran emerged as the chief architect of MI Emirates’ formidable total, unleashing a barrage of power-hitting in the death overs. Despite some lapses in bowling from the Capitals, Pooran’s explosive batting propelled MI Emirates beyond the 200-run mark, setting the stage for a riveting final showdown.