Abu Dhabi Knight Riders secured a 42-run victory over MI Emirates in the ILT20 Season 3 match at Sheikh Zayed Stadium. Player of the Match Alishan Sharafu scored 55 runs, while Jason Holder's cameo bolstered their total to 182/7. MI Emirates faltered early and despite Kieron Pollard's unbeaten 69, they ended at 140/7.
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