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[Saba Sports News] After captivating audiences across 33 matches, the ILT20 2024 final featuring MI Emirates versus Dubai Capitals kicked off on Saturday, February 17, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
The spectacle not only promised an exciting clash between the top teams but also surprised fans with cricket legends like Shoaib Akhtar, Danny Morrison, Virender Sehwag, and others, dressed in traditional Arabic Thawbs, creating a buzz on social media. The commentators’ unique greeting, “Habibi! Come to Dubai International Cricket Stadium,” added to the pre-match festivities.
In the match itself, MI Emirates clinched the title of the tournament’s second edition by defeating Dubai Capitals with a 45-run victory. Opting to bat first, MI Emirates set a formidable target of 208/3, thanks to half-centuries from Andre Fletcher and Nicholas Pooran, along with a strong opening partnership between Muhammad Waseem and Kusal Perera.
Despite Zahir Khan’s efficient bowling for Dubai Capitals, the team fell short in the chase, managing 163/7, with notable contributions from Sam Billings and Tom Banton. MI Emirates’ bowlers, Trent Boult and Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, played crucial roles in securing the win with two wickets each.