MI Emirates defeated Sharjah Warriorz by nine wickets in the ILT20 2025, with Tom Banton scoring an unbeaten century. Sharjah posted 176/9, with Johnson Charles top-scoring with 59. MI Emirates' bowlers performed well, led by Fazalhaq Farooqi's 4/24. Banton and Kusal Perera's partnership ensured a swift chase, placing MI Emirates second on the points table.
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