ILT20 2024: Match 12, EMI vs ABD Match Prediction: Who will win today’s ILT20 match between EMI vs ABD?

The action will continue in the International League T20 2024 as MI Emirates (EMI) and Abu Dhabi Knight Riders (ABD) take on each other in Match 12 on Sunday, January 28 at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi. Emirates are coming into the game with back-to-back wins in their last three fixtures against Gulf Giants, Knight Riders and Sharjah Warriors. They’re ranked on the top of the points table with three wins from four matches having six points to their name.

On the other hand, Knight Riders are coming into the game having lost their previous two fixtures against Emirates and Dubai Capitals. They find themselves languishing at the last spot on the points table with one win from three matches having two points to their name. The Sunil Narine-led side will look to rise higher on the points table and gain crucial two points in the upcoming fixture. Meanwhile, Emirates will look to maintain their top position with another win.

EMI vs ABD Match Details

Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium Pitch Report and Conditions

Out of the last five T20 matches played at the venue, three have been won by teams batting second. The average first innings score has been 144 in the same time period while the highest target chased has been 140. Captain winning the toss is likely to bowl first keeping the past record of the venue and the results of the ongoing season in mind.

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EMI vs ABD Head-to-Head Record 

MI Emirates:

Muhammad Waseem, Kusal Perera, Andre Fletcher, Ambati Rayudu, Nicholas Pooran (c & wk), Tim David, Dwayne Bravo, Akeal Hosein, Trent Boult, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Muhammad Rohid Khan

Abu Dhabi Knight Riders:

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

EMI vs ABD Probable Best Performers

Probable Best Batter: Nicholas Pooran

The southpaw is the second-highest run scorer of the tournament with 148 runs to his name from four innings at an average of 49.33 with one fifty to his name. The MI Emirates captain played a brilliant innings of 51 (28) against Gulf Giants in the second game and further played knocks of 39* (16) and 37 (29) in the next two fixtures. Pooran will look to continue his marvellous form in the upcoming fixture as well.

Click here: Most Runs in ILT20 2024

Probable Best Bowler: Trent Boult 

The left-arm seamer is the leading wicket-taker of the tournament so far with nine wickets to his name from four innings at an average of 9.66 and an economy of 6.21. Boult has been in tremendous form in the tournament so far having picked wickets in every game. He bowled a sensational spell of 3/14 in four overs against Knight Riders in the previous fixture and will look to bowl another match-winning spell in the upcoming fixture.

Today’s Match Prediction: Abu Dhabi Knight Riders to win the match

Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.