6-4-2-6-6-6…Pollard show on! The mood of the match changed against Dubai Capitals in ILT20 2025

If this match of ILT20 2025 has to be summed up in one line, then it can be said – Kieron Pollard came, saw and finished the match. In this match played in Dubai, MI Emirates defeated Dubai Capitals by 8 wickets and made it clear how big players make a difference in big matches.

Dubai Capitals faltered in batting first

The very beginning of Dubai Capitals looked under pressure and the entire team was limited to 122 runs. It was not impossible to score runs on the pitch, but the tight bowling of MI Emirates did not give the Dubai batsmen a chance to play freely. Especially Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar kept the batsmen tied with his balls and kept the score under control.

Wassam-Fletcher laid the foundation

Chasing the target of 122 runs, MI Emirates had a balanced start. Muhammad Wasam and Andre Fletcher laid the foundation of victory by adding 47 runs for the first wicket. After this, Tom Banton showed his quick hand and scored 28 runs and kept the run rate completely in favor of MI.

Now comes ‘Pollard Over’ – which changed the match

And then captain Kieron Pollard came to the crease. This was the same moment where everyone, from the commentary box to the stands, realized that the match would not last long.

Pollard did score 44 runs in 31 balls, but these were not runs – they were messages. Especially the 15th over, which was bowled by Waqar Salamkhel, became the story of this match.

Six, four, two runs, six, six, six – total 30 runs. There was nothing left in the match after this over. The bowlers were tired, the fielders were helpless and Dubai Capitals’ hopes were completely shattered.

Work completed in 16.4 overs

The result of Pollard’s aggression was that MI Emirates achieved the target in just 16.4 overs. Only Haider Ali could take the only wicket for Dubai Capitals, but even that was not enough to change the course of the match.

This match was more an example of mental dominance than scorecard. Pollard showed how experience, strength and aggression at the right time can make any T20 match one-sided. This win is not just two points in ILT20 2025, but a declaration of MI Emirates’ intentions—this team is a real contender for the title!