The MI Emirates claimed their first victory of the ILT20 2025 season with a commanding 26-run win against the Dubai Capitals at the Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Monday. Half-centuries from Tom Banton and Nicholas Pooran set the stage for a strong performance, while Fazalhaq Farooqi's brilliant bowling sealed the deal.
Despite a heroic century from Shai Hope, the Dubai Capitals suffered their first loss against MI Emirates in the tournament's history. Hope's 101 off 59 balls, the first century for a Capitals player in the ILT20 and only the third in the competition’s history, was in vain as the Emirates’ bowlers turned the tide late in the game.
