In the 14th game a International League T20 (ILT20) 2025, MI Emirates plate Romario Shepherd he put on a brilliant all-round display, leading his team to victory Abu Dhabi Knight Riders (ADKR) at Sheikh Zayed Square, Abu Dhabi. The innings was dominated by Shepherd, who took two crucial wickets, including a key one for ADKR, Alishan Sharafuand impressive reproduction.
Bowling masterclass from Romario Shepherd
The play took place in the 6th over of Abu Dhabi Knight Riders' innings, where Shepherd played a key role. With the Knight Riders already under pressure, Shepherd delivered a ball that would leave fans and players in awe. Shepherd, with his good line and length, bowled outside off stump, and the ball came in hard, catching Sharafu right there. The delivery went through the gate and sent the top of the stump flying. Sharafu, who failed to respond, was bowled out for just four runs off three balls.
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Sharafu has lost his stump 🥲
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Before dismissing Sharafu, Shepherd had already accounted for another vital wicket in the same over. On the 3rd ball of the 6th over, he got out Michael Pepper who looked dangerous in the first stages of his innings. Shepherd delivered a full ball into the stumps, and Pepper tried to force it down the ground but managed to manage an edge, which was well caught by. Nicholas Pooran behind the stumps.
Not only did Shepherd shine with the ball, but he also had a great impact with the bat. Earlier in MI Emirates's innings, he showed some terrific batting, scoring 38 runs in just 13 balls. Shepherd hit four fours and three sixes, scoring a total of 292.31.
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Nicholas Pooran shines in MI Emirates matches
MI Emirates secured a comprehensive 28-run victory over Abu Dhabi Knight Riders in the T20 clash. Winning the toss, ADKR elected to bowl.
MI Emirates posted a competitive total of 186/6 in their 20 overs. Captain Pooran led the way, smashing 49 off 26 balls, with four fours and a huge six. The opener Muhammad Waseem he provided stability with 38 runs off 35 deliveries, including only four and eight. Jason Holder and Ali Khan took two wickets each for ADKR, while Ibrar Ahmed replaced by one.
MI Emirates bowlers sealed the victory
In reply, the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders could only manage 158/9 in the allotted 20 overs. Andries Gous he scored 34 from 34 balls in the over, right Andrew Russell's power-packed 37 off 23 balls, with three fours and three sixes, kept ADKR's hopes alive. However, the disciplined bowling of MI Emirates proved to be too strong.
Along with Shepherd, Alzarri Joseph impressed with several wickets, while Akeal Hosein, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Waqar Salamkheiland Zahoor Khan he gave with one wicket each. All of Shepherd's wins earned him Man of the Match honors, as MI Emirates celebrated his 28th win.