The MI Emirates defeated the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders by 28 runs in a match at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium. Romario Shepherd and Nicholas Pooran played crucial roles in the victory, with the bowlers picking up wickets and the batsmen contributing to a total of 186/6.

The MI Emirates started well with openers Kusal Perera and Muhammad Waseem, and later Pooran and Shepherd helped boost the score. The Abu Dhabi Knight Riders struggled in their chase, with the MI Emirates bowlers taking control early on and restricting their opponents to 158/9.

Shepherd was named Player of the Match for his performance, which included an unbeaten 38 with the bat and two wickets with the ball. The Abu Dhabi Knight Riders captain, Sunil Narine, acknowledged the importance of key moments in the game and the need to improve in those areas.