ABU DHABI: MI Emirates climbed to third place in the DP World ILT20 standings after cruising to a seven-wicket victory over Abu Dhabi Knight Riders at Zayed Cricket Stadium on Thursday, after a wobble that had left them with just one win from their first three games.
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A superb bowling display set up the win, with Fazalhaq Farooqi delivering the standout performance of the match. The left-arm seamer claimed 4 for 14, with Kamindu Mendis adding three wickets as Knight Riders were dismissed for just 122 in 19.3 overs.
Chasing this modest target, Mohammed Waseem provided the early momentum for MI Emirates with a blistering 27 off 12 balls, smashing three sixes in a single over before falling to Ajay Kumar.
Nicholas Pooran departed cheaply but then Jonny Bairstow took control of the innings with an assured, unbeaten 49 off 38 deliveries, including seven fours.
