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MI Emirates seal Qualifier 1 berth after eight-wicket win over Dubai Capitals

  • Kieron Pollard chased down 123 runs with relative ease after spinners’ heroics in the first innings
  • MI Emirates will clash against the Desert Vipers on 30 December in Qualifier 1
  • The winner of that contest will progress directly to the Final, while the losing side will get another opportunity by featuring in Qualifier 2 against the winner of the Eliminator
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Kieron Pollard captain of MI Emirates plays a shot during the Match 29 of the DP World International League T20 between the MI Emirates and the Dubai Capitals, held at the Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, on 27th December 2025.

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Abu Dhabi, 27 December 2025: MI Emirates confirmed their place in the top two after a comprehensive eight-wicket win over the Dubai Capitals at the Zayed Cricket Stadium on Saturday. In what was an impressive all-round performance, Kieron Pollard’s unbeaten 44, studded with five sixes, confirmed MI Emirates’ Qualifier 1 clash against the Desert Vipers on 30 December.

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Shayan Jahangir and Jordan Cox ensure Dubai Capitals a playoff spot 

  • The defending champions become the third team after Desert Vipers and MI Emirates to make the playoffs of DP World ILT20 Season 4 
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Shayan Jahangir of Dubai Capitals plays a shot during Match 27 of the DP World International League T20 between the Dubai Capitals and the Sharjah Warriorz, held at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on 24th December 2025.

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Dubai, 24 December 2025: Shayan Jahangir and Jordan Cox registered fifties to help defending champions Dubai Capitals sail into the play-offs with a strong six-wicket win over Sharjah Warriorz here on Christmas Eve at the Dubai International Stadium. Jahangir was also resourceful behind the stumps, getting dangerman Tom Kohler-Cadmore’s stumped– showcasing an all-round performance.    

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Pooran, Waseem put MI Emirates’ in playoffs after an emphatic eight-wicket win over Gulf Giants

  • Pooran and Waseem both hit half-centuries in an impressive eight-wicket victory
  • This was MI Emirates’ fourth-straight win, booking their playoff spotTickets for DP World ILT20 Season 4 can be purchased from the ticketing platform Virgin Megastore – link: tickets.ilt20.ae  
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Romario Shepherd of MI Emirates delivers a ball during Match 26 of the DP World International League T20 between the MI Emirates and the Gulf Giants, held at the Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, on 23rd December 2025.

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Abu Dhabi, 23 December 2025: MI Emirates sealed their playoff berth after a comfortable eight-wicket win over the Gulf Giants at the Zayed Cricket Stadium on Tuesday. An impressive bowling performance, coupled with Nicholas Pooran and Muhammad Waseem’s unbeaten 140-run stand in just 89 balls, sealed their fourth straight win with 21 balls to spare.

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Sharjah Warriorz survive low-scoring thriller to beat Abu Dhabi Knight Riders

  • James Rew’s unbeaten 42 helps Sharjah Warriorz stay alive in playoff race
  • Wasim Akram scripts DP World ILT20 history with record wicket-maiden
  • Tickets for DP World ILT20 Season 4 can be purchased from the ticketing platform Virgin Megastore – link: tickets.ilt20.ae  
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Abu Dhabi, 22 December 2025: Sharjah Warriorz held their nerve to clinch a dramatic four-wicket win over Abu Dhabi Knight Riders at the Zayed Cricket Stadium on Monday. They moved to six points, and with two games to spare, have set up a tight race for the remaining playoff spots in DP World ILT20 Season 4.

Sherfane Rutherford of Abu Dhabi Knight Riders plays a shot during Match 25 of the DP World International League T20 between the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders and the Sharjah Warriorz, held at the Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, on 22nd December 2025.

Photo by CREIMAS / ILT20

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Run for Hope: Cancer Run 2026 Returns to Dubai, Uniting the Community in the Fight Against Cancer

Dubai, UAE – December 23, 2025

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi (CCAD), with the support of Dubai Sports Council (DSC) and organised by Plan b Group, has proudly announced the return of the Cancer Run 2026, in Dubai. The event will take place at Dubai Festival City on February 7, 2026 (Saturday), to continue championing community well-being and healthier lifestyles across the emirate.

Open to the entire community, the annual Cancer Run encourages participants of all ages and fitness levels to unite in support of families and loved ones affected by cancer. The event aims to raise awareness about various types of cancer risks and highlight the importance of healthy lifestyle choices for cancer prevention and management.

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