After an astounding victory over Desert Vipers in the last match, Abu Dhabi Knight Riders will take on MI Emirates in their upcoming game in the International League T20. After a dreadful season in 2023, the Sunil Narine-led side changed a few personnel and that worked for them in the opening match. Stumper-batter Andries Gous played a remarkable knock of 95* runs off 50 deliveries as Abu Dhabi won the match by six wickets.

The team will also be happy with Ali Khan and Sunil Narine’s contribution with the ball. Khan picked up three wickets at an economy of 7.20, while Narine was sensational, as he gave away just 23 runs in four overs and also picked up two wickets. Andre Russell proved to be economical as well, which is a massive boost for the franchise.

Coming to the MI Emirates, they have won and lost one so far in the season. After losing to Dubai Capitals in the opening match, they bounced back with an 18-run win over Gulf Giants. Nicholas Pooran played a sensational knock of 51 runs off 28 deliveries, while Tim David smashed 41* runs off just 15 deliveries. Fazalhaq Farooqi stole the show with the ball as the Afghanistan pacer picked up four wickets. Dwayne Bravo and Akeal Hosein looked in good touch as well, which will give them a lot of confidence.

Probable Playing XI of Abu Dhabi Knight Riders and MI Emirates:

Abu Dhabi Knight Riders – Michael-Kyle Pepper, Laurie Evans, Alishan Sharafu, Andries Gous (wk), Andre Russell, Imad Wasim, David Willey, Sunil Narine (c), Joshua Little, Ali Khan, Matiullah Khan

MI Emirates – Muhammad Waseem, Will Smeed, Andre Fletcher (wk), Nicholas Pooran (c), Ambati Rayudu, Tim David, Dwayne Bravo, Akeal Hosein, Trent Boult, Asif Khan, Fazalhaq Farooqi