ILT20 | Twitter praises Perera-Waseem 110 runs partnership as MI Emirates beat Abu Dhabi Knight riders

01/28/2024

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In a game that witnessed few great partnerships, MI Emirates was the winner at the end of a crucial encounter against Abu Dhabi Knight Riders in Abu Dhabi. Muhammed Waseem and Kusal Perera put up a brilliant 110-run partnership helping their side win the encounter with an over to spare.

‌Choosing to bowl first didn't work well for the MI Emirates as the ADKR openers Joe Clarke and Michael-Kyle Pepper cruised to 33/0 in four overs. However, the MI bowlers had their moment of relief by dismissing Clarke just before the powerplay. At the end of the powerplay, DC were 57/1 aiming to put up a decent total. The batting was further spurred by Pepper and Alishan Sharafu who put up a partnership of 50 runs. The MI bowlers were disciplined as they picked up Pepper, courtesy of Trent Boult’s short delivery. MI's batting looked determined with a few splendid partnerships in the middle order too. Andre Russell looked firm, paving the way for ADKR to put up a solid total. With Sam Hain and Russell, batting at a strike rate of 270 on the crease, the ADKR cruised to 145/3 in 17 overs. With undaunted partnerships, the ADKR scored 188/5.

MI Emirates started their chase with a bang scoring a mammoth 89/0 at the end of powerplay. Kusal Perera and Muhammed Waseem left no stone unturned in attacking the ADKR bowlers and hit across the park till the 10th over. Meanwhile, David Willey gave ADKR their first breakthrough by dismissing Perera and breaking the 110-run opening stand between Perara and Waseem. But the MI batting looked relentless as Nicholas Pooran and Waseem spurred the MI batting to 176/1 in 17 overs. With a resolute Waseem, batting at a strike rate of 144, MI Emirates defeated ADKR by 8 wickets. This is MI’s fourth win on the trot and they continue to occupy the top spot in the points table.

All good hots from Perera today!

The sound of the bat from THAT Kusal Perera six.. pic.twitter.com/wABQQlA6dm
— MI Emirates (@MIEmirates) January 28, 2024

Clean and clear!

The sound of the bat from THAT Kusal Perera six.. pic.twitter.com/wABQQlA6dm
— MI Emirates (@MIEmirates) January 28, 2024

Agreed!

Muhammad Waseem Underrated player 👍
— NaTaRaJ ✨ (@NaTaraJ_21) January 28, 2024

Hard hitter in vain!

Andre Russell for Knight Riders in 2 years🏏

29(17) LOST

23*(11) LOST

49*(28) LOST

45(19) LOST

48(25) LOST

49*(25) LOST

25(18) LOST

26(12) LOST

57(29) LOST

33(27) LOST

42(22) LOST

35(19) LOST

38*(28) LOST

55(34) LOST

42*(26) LOST

70*(37) LOST

48(25) LOST

46*(17) LOST Today

I… pic.twitter.com/qwTUzqUGZj
— KKR Bhakt 🇮🇳 ™ (@KKRSince2011) January 28, 2024

He's born to do that again and again!

112 meter monster from Andre Russell🔥

Social Distancing ☠️ pic.twitter.com/7kdK01pk4W
— KKR Bhakt 🇮🇳 ™ (@KKRSince2011) January 28, 2024

He muscles it like a monster!

Russell the muscle finished off the ADKR innings in style 💥

Some monster hits from 𝘉𝘢𝘢𝘩𝘶𝘣𝘢𝘭𝘪 💪#MIEvADKR | #DPWorldILT20onZee | #KoiKasarNahiChhodenge pic.twitter.com/al00rVS2KX
— Zee Cricket (@ilt20onzee) January 28, 2024

Hahahahaha! LOL 🤣🤣

Andre Russell vs Bravo 24*(9)

No dance for him 🤣💉#ILT20 pic.twitter.com/owFvZ5D48X
— Aditya (@switch_hit18) January 28, 2024

Aaaya bhai!

Bhai Tim David ki batting nahi ayegi aaj 😔
— Subodh Chavan (@subc77777) January 28, 2024

Good knock but didn't win!

Andre Russell smashed 46* off 17 with 6 Sixes💪

Greatest Ever T20 All Rounder for a Reason🔥🐐 pic.twitter.com/1M16NkiQe0
— KKR Bhakt 🇮🇳 ™ (@KKRSince2011) January 28, 2024

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