Narine, Pepper power Abu Dhabi Knight Riders to Eliminator win as Sunil Narine inspires a dominant 50-run victory over Dubai Capitals in the ILT20 playoffs.
Narine, Pepper power Abu Dhabi Knight Riders to Eliminator win as Sunil Narine produced a match-winning all-round performance to keep Abu Dhabi Knight Riders alive in the ILT20 Season 4 playoffs. The Knight Riders defeated Dubai Capitals by 50 runs in the Eliminator at the Dubai International Stadium.
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders dominate with the bat
Michael Pepper continued his excellent form with a fluent 72 off 49 balls, striking seven fours and three sixes. Phil Salt provided strong support at the top, scoring 43 from 34 deliveries as the opening pair added 122 runs in just 81 balls.
Dubai Capitals managed to pull things back late in the innings, claiming seven wickets for 36 runs, but Abu Dhabi Knight Riders still posted a competitive total of 158 for 7.
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Narine leads ruthless bowling effort
Defending 159, Abu Dhabi Knight Riders struck early with the ball. Jason Holder and Ajay Kumar removed the openers before Sunil Narine took control in the Powerplay.
Narine dismissed Shayan Jahangir and Navin Bidaisee in quick succession and later added Gulbadin Naib to his tally. Liam Livingstone also chipped in with key wickets as Dubai Capitals collapsed under sustained pressure.
At the halfway mark, the Capitals were 64 for 6, with the chase effectively over.
Knight Riders book Qualifier 2 clash
Dubai Capitals were bowled out for 108 in 16.2 overs, sealing a dominant Eliminator victory. Sunil Narine finished with superb figures of 3 for 12 and was named Player of the Match.
This win sends Abu Dhabi Knight Riders into Qualifier 2, where they will face MI Emirates for a place in the ILT20 Season 4 final.
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Brief Scores
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders 158/7 (Michael Pepper 72, Phil Salt 43; Mohammad Nabi 3-25)
Dubai Capitals 108 all out in 16.2 overs (Mohammad Nabi 27; Sunil Narine 3-12)
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders won by 50 runs
