• MI Emirates defeated Dubai Capitals in the ILT20 2024 final to clinch their maiden title.

  • MI Captain Nicholas Pooran was named Player of the Match for his brilliant batting performance.

ILT20 2024: Nicholas Pooran sizzles as MI Emirates beat Dubai Capitals to bag maiden title; fans react
MI Emirates beat Dubai Capitals in ILT20 Final (Image Source: Twitter)

In the final match of the International League T20 2024 held at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, MI Emirates clashed against Dubai Capitals. The atmosphere was chaജrged with excitement as cricket enthusiasts eagerly awaited the outcome of this highly anticipated showdown.

Nicholas Pooran blows away Dubai Capitals with explosive show

Dubai Capitals won the toss and elected to bowl first, putting MI Emirates to bat. The MI Emirates batting lineup delivered a stellar performance, posting a formidable total of 208/3 in their allotted 20 overs. Waseem Muhammad, Kusal Perera, Andre Fletcher, and Nicholas Pooran led the char♊ge🌳 with impressive contributions with the bat, displaying a combination of power-hitting and skillful stroke play.

Pooran, in particular, was the chief architect with his attacking batting display. The left-handed batting star played an unbeaten knock of 57 from just 27 deliveries with the help of 2 fours and 6 gigantic sixes. The MI Emirates skipper was we༒ll supported by Fletcher who slammed 37-ball 53-run knock, including 3 fours and 4 sixes.

MI Emirates’ bowlers dominate proceedings

In response, Dubai Capitals faced a daunting target of 209 runs to win the match and claim the title. However, they struggled to keep up with the required run rate throughout their innings. Despite valiant efforts from some of their key batters including Tom Banton, Sam Billings, and Jason Holder, Dubai Capitals fell short of the�� target, managing to s🦩core only 163/7 in their 20 overs.

The MI Emirates bowlers put up a disciplined effort, consistently picking up crucial wickets and maintaining pressure on the opposition batters. Akeal Hosein (1/33), Trent Boult (2/20), and Vijayakanth Viyaskanth (2/24) were among the standout performers with the ball, showcasing their skill and composure under presꦆsure.

Ultimately, MI Emirates emerged victorious, securing a con♎vincing 45-run win over Dubai Capitals in the final match of the International League T20 2024. Their comprehensive performance with both bat and ball ensured their dominance throughout the match, culminating in a well-deserved triumph and clinching the prestigious tournament title.

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