Qualifier 2 of the International League T20 2025-26 will decide the second finalist of the tournament. MI Emirates will face Abu Dhabi Knight Riders at the iconic Sharjah Cricket Stadium.
The winner of this match will qualify for the ILT20 Final, where Desert Vipers are already waiting.
Match Details
| Match Info | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | International League T20 2025-26 |
| Match | MI Emirates vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders (Qualifier 2) |
| Date | Friday, 2 January 2026 |
| Time | 8:00 PM IST |
| Venue | Sharjah Cricket Stadium |
Match Preview
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders (ADKR)
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders have peaked at the right time.
- Beat Dubai Capitals in the Eliminator
- Top order finally scoring runs
- Bowlers delivering under pressure
After a poor league stage, ADKR have shown great fighting spirit in knockout matches. Players like Andre Russell, Phil Salt, and Sunil Narine are making a big impact.
MI Emirates (MIE)
MI Emirates had a strong league phase but lost momentum after their defeat against Desert Vipers.
They are also missing key players like Nicholas Pooran and Jonny Bairstow, who left for SA20, which has weakened their batting depth.
Still, MI Emirates have experienced players like Kieron Pollard, Shakib Al Hasan, and Fazalhaq Farooqi, who can change the game on their day.
Read Also: ILT20 2025–26 Points Table, Match Results & Full Schedule
Head-to-Head Record
| Team | Matches Won |
|---|---|
| MI Emirates | 5 |
| Abu Dhabi Knight Riders | 1 |
| No Result | 0 |
Recent Form (Last 5 Matches)
| Team | Results |
|---|---|
| MI Emirates | W, W, W, W, L |
| Abu Dhabi Knight Riders | W, L, L, W, W |
Pitch & Weather Report
Weather
- Temperature: 21–23°C
- Humidity: 50–60%
- Rain: No rain expected
Pitch – Sharjah Cricket Stadium
- Flat surface, batting-friendly
- Short boundaries help big hitters
- Spinners get help as match progresses
Sharjah Cricket Stadium – T20 Stats
| Record | Numbers |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 75 |
| Batting First Wins | 44 |
| Batting Second Wins | 31 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 145 |
| Highest Score | 215/6 |
| Lowest Score | 38 all out |
Predicted Playing XI
MI Emirates
- Muhammad Waseem
- Andre Fletcher
- Tom Banton (WK)
- Kieron Pollard (C)
- Sanjay Krishnamurthi
- Dan Mousley
- Romario Shepherd
- Shakib Al Hasan
- Allah Ghazanfar
- Zahoor Khan
- Fazalhaq Farooqi
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders
- Phil Salt (WK)
- Michael Pepper
- Liam Livingstone
- Alex Hales
- Alishan Sharafu
- Brandon McMullen
- Andre Russell
- Jason Holder (C)
- Sunil Narine
- Piyush Chawla
- Ajay Kumar
Dream11 Fantasy Tips
Small League (Safe Picks)
Captain / Vice-Captain Options
- Muhammad Waseem
- Phil Salt
- Allah Ghazanfar
- Jason Holder
Grand League (High-Risk Picks)
Captain / Vice-Captain Options
- Andre Russell
- Liam Livingstone
- Tom Banton
- Romario Shepherd
Match Prediction – Who Will Win?
MI Emirates have dominated ADKR in head-to-head games this season. However, their team balance has suffered due to player exits.
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders are full of confidence, have all key players available, and are improving with every match. Their recent form in knockout games gives them a slight edge.
Predicted Winner: Abu Dhabi Knight Riders
Injury Update
| Team | Status |
|---|---|
| Abu Dhabi Knight Riders | No injury updates |
| MI Emirates | No injury updates |
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