The Tim Southee-led Sharjah Warriorz first restricted Nicholas Pooran's MI Emirates to a 146-run total, then chased it down in 18.5 overs
Sharjah Warriorz completed a dominant six-wicket win over MI Emirates in the International League T20 2025 Eliminator at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Thursday (February 6). The Warriorz thus set up a Qualifier 2 meeting with Desert Vipers on Friday. (More Cricket News)
The Tim Southee-led Warriorz first restricted Nicholas Pooran's Emirates to a 146-run total for eight wickets in 20 overs, with captain Southee snaring two and five other bowlers picking up a wicket apiece. The Warriorz then got past the target in 18.5 overs, with Tim Seifert staying unbeaten on 40 off 20 deliveries.
Sharjah Warriorz won the toss and elected to bowl first against MI Emirates.
MI Emirates: Andre Fletcher, Will Jacks, Kusal Perera, Tom Banton, Nicholas Pooran(w/c), Romario Shepherd, Bevon Jacobs, Muhammad Rohid Khan, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Zahoor Khan
MI Emirates Impact subs: Aryan Lakra, Muhammad Waseem, Thomas Draca, Nosthush Kenjige, Jordan Thompson, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Waqar Salamkheil
Sharjah Warriorz: Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Jason Roy, Matthew Wade, Tim Seifert(w), Rohan Mustafa, Ashton Agar, Ethan DSouza, Harmeet Singh, Tim Southee(c), Adam Milne, Dilshan Madushanka
Sharjah Warriorz Impact subs: Junaid Siddique, Muhammad Jawadullah, Virandeep Singh, Karim Janat, Luke Wells, Keemo Paul, Johnson Charles
MI Emirates and Sharjah Warriorz had the same number of wins and defeats in the league phase, only separated by their net run rate. The head to head also was 1:1 ahead of this match.
The winner of Qualifier 2 between Warriors and Vipers will face Dubai Capitals in the final on Sunday.
Where to watch the MI Emirates vs Sharjah Warriorz, International League T20 Eliminator on TV and online?
The MI Emirates vs Sharjah Warriorz, International League T20 Eliminator will be telecast on Zee Network TV channels in India. It will be live streamed on the FanCode app and website, as well as the Zee 5 app and website in India.