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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 charged with excitement as cricke🌠t enthusiasts eagerly ꩵawaited 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 charge with impressive contributions with the bat, display🌱ing 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 well 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 𝔍the target, managing to score 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 s🔯tandout performers with the ball, showcasing their skill and composure under pressure.
Ultimately, MI Emirates emerged victorious, securing a convincing 45-run win over Dubai Capitals in the final matജch 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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Here is how fans reacted:
✨ 𝙒𝙚 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝘾𝙃𝘼𝙈𝙋𝙄𝙊𝙉𝙎 ✨ 💙
— MI Emirates (@MIEmirates)
MI EMIRATES ARE THE CHAMPIONS OF ILT20 ….!!! 🏆
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra)
//twi𓆏tter.com/MIFansClubTN/status/175892366557050490🎀2
Most finals won as a captain for MI franchise acrosඣs the T20 leagues:
Rohit Sharma – 6.
Nicholas Pooran – 2*
Harmanpreet Kaur – 1
Harbhajan Singh – 1— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns)
Nicholas Pooran is that Caribbean guy to carry forward Kieron Pollard's legacy in the Mumbai Indians franchise.
— R A T N I S H (@LoyalSachinFan)
//﷽twitter.com/HKhurdra72916/status/17𝄹59028888221663383
Nicholas Pooran is the beast in T20 cricket.
— Abdullah Neaz (@cric___guy)
"Right" Weapon at "Right" Hands is very Dangerous ! wiꦛth Franchise is Destructively Dangerous!💥
Another Finals Masterclass from Nicky P🔥🔥🔥
— MI Blud☄️ (@micricket2013)
Many congratul🐈ations to Jordan Thompson, who has helped the MI Emirates win the ILT20 in the United Arab Emira🌞tes. 🎉🏆
📸 Jordan Thompson/Instagram
— Yorkshire CCC (@YorkshireCCC)
MI EMIRATES CHAMPION OF IPLT20 2024 ..!!
— MI Fans Army™ (@MIFansArmy)
𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐌𝐏𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐌𝐏𝐈𝐎𝐍 😍
The MI Emirates are the♔ champions of Seas꧟on 2 🏆
— Interna𓄧tional League T20 (@ILT20Official)
MI Emirates become Champion of ILT20 2024.
— OM PRAKASH (@PITCHPANDIT_IND)
