Pooran and Waseem both hit half-centuries in an impressive eight-wicket victory
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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.
Led by Sam Curran’s all-round performance, the Vipers’ sixth-straight win in the DP World ILT20 is a new record
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Desert Vipers players hold placard during Match 15 of the DP World International League T20 between the Desert Vipers and the Dubai Capitals, held at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on 14th December 2025.
Gulf Giants beat Abu Dhabi Knight Riders by seven wickets
“Opening the bowling with Mark, we had to get us off to a good start. Our bowling group prides itself on diversity. Left arm, right arm, tall and short, we have a bit of everything. We’re glad that we’ve at least given ourselves a fighting chance. We’ll be crossing our fingers for the next couple of days,” said Daniel Worrall, the Player of the match.
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Dan Worral of Gulf Giants celebrates the wicket of Kyle Mayers of Abu Dhabi Knight Riders during the match 27 of the DP World International League T20 between the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders and the Gulf Giants held at the Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates on the 1st February, 2025.
Tom Kohler-Cadmore smashed 91 runs in 52 balls to help Sharjah Warriorz chase 173 in 17.2 overs.
Player of the Match, Tom Kohler-Cadmore said: “We’ve been playing for three years, and we haven’t been to the finals, that was the goal going into this season. Tim Southee bowled well and set it up today. I just want to put the pressure back on them, sometimes they’ll get the better of me, but I tend to do well if I get a start, and I had some luck as well. Wade played some fine shots and eased us home. We’ve had a great group; the boys have been together even when we lost heavily.”
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Tom Kohler-Cadmore of Sharjah Warriorz plays a shot during the match 28 of the DP World International League T20 between the MI Emirates and the Sharjah Warriorz held at the Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates on the 2nd February, 2025.
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Abu Dhabi, February 02 2025: Sharjah Warriorz completed a sensational comeback in the tournament as they became the third team to seal a spot in the playoffs at the DP World ILT20 Season 3. Buoyed by a stellar knock from Tom Kohler-Cadmore, the Warriorz defeated the MI Emirates by eight wickets in a must-win match, here at the Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi. The result also knocks the Gulf Giants out of the race for a playoff berth, while the Dubai Capitals and Abu Dhabi Knight Riders are in contention for the fourth spot.
David Warner, Player of the match said: (The innings) took me back to when I was 21 again. You need to have that positive attitude. Shai made my job easier. We got off to a positive start and put up a competitive total. I tried to hit straight. I am still learning. I love this game. I owe this game a lot. Hopefully, I can get one better next game.”
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Gulbadin Naib of Dubai Capitals plays a shot during the match 29 of the DP World International League T20 between the Dubai Capitals and the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders held at the Dubai International Stadium, Dubai, United Arab Emirates on the 2nd February, 2025.