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Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs MI Emirates Head to Head
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders and MI Emirates have met 9 times across the first four ILT20 seasons (2023 to 2025-26). Abu Dhabi Knight Riders won 1, MI Emirates won 8.
Last meeting: MI Emirates won by 7 wickets, Qualifier 2 of the 2025-26 season on 2 January 2026.
Past meetings
| Season | Date | Stage | Scores | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 2 January 2026 | Qualifier 2 | Abu Dhabi Knight Riders 120/8 (20 overs) MI Emirates 122/3 (16.1 overs) | MI Emirates won by 7 wickets. Scorecard |
| 2025-26 | 20 December 2025 | Match 21 | Abu Dhabi Knight Riders 187/4 (20 overs) MI Emirates 152 (20 overs) | MI Emirates won by 35 runs. Scorecard |
| 2025-26 | 11 December 2025 | Match 11 | Abu Dhabi Knight Riders 122 (19.3 overs) MI Emirates 123/3 (13.5 overs) | MI Emirates won by 7 wickets. Scorecard |
| 2025 | 24 January 2025 | Match 17 | Abu Dhabi Knight Riders 182/7 (20 overs) MI Emirates 140/6 (20 overs) | Abu Dhabi Knight Riders won by 42 runs. Scorecard |
| 2025 | 21 January 2025 | Match 14 | MI Emirates 186/6 (20 overs) Abu Dhabi Knight Riders 158/9 (20 overs) | MI Emirates won by 28 runs. Scorecard |
| 2024 | 28 January 2024 | Match 12 | Abu Dhabi Knight Riders 188/5 (20 overs) MI Emirates 189/2 (19 overs) | MI Emirates won by 8 wickets. Scorecard |
| 2024 | 23 January 2024 | Match 6 | Abu Dhabi Knight Riders 95 (14.1 overs) MI Emirates 96/1 (8.1 overs) | MI Emirates won by 9 wickets. Scorecard |
| 2023 | 3 February 2023 | Match 26 | MI Emirates 180/4 (20 overs) Abu Dhabi Knight Riders 162 (19.2 overs) | MI Emirates won by 18 runs. Scorecard |
| 2023 | 21 January 2023 | Match 11 | Abu Dhabi Knight Riders 170/7 (20 overs) MI Emirates 176/5 (20 overs) | MI Emirates won by 5 wickets. Scorecard |
Past results are from the league's season pages and the linked public scorecards. Squads change every year, so history is context, not a prediction.
Season 5 fixtures
They meet twice in the Season 5 league stage.
| Date | Match | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday 26 November 2026 | Match 7 | Zayed Cricket Stadium | 6:30 pm GST |
| Monday 30 November 2026 | Match 13 | Zayed Cricket Stadium | 6:30 pm GST |
Form from last season (2025-26)
- Abu Dhabi Knight Riders: 4 wins and 6 defeats in 10 league games, and went out in Qualifier 2.
- MI Emirates: 7 wins and 3 defeats in 10 league games, and lost the final.
Full squads and schedules: Abu Dhabi Knight Riders team page and MI Emirates team page.
FAQs
Who leads Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs MI Emirates head to head?
MI Emirates lead Abu Dhabi Knight Riders 8–1 after 9 meetings.
When do Abu Dhabi Knight Riders and MI Emirates meet in ILT20 Season 5?
Twice in the league stage: Match 7 on Thursday 26 November 2026 at Zayed Cricket Stadium and Match 13 on Monday 30 November 2026 at Zayed Cricket Stadium.
What happened the last time Abu Dhabi Knight Riders played MI Emirates?
Last meeting: MI Emirates won by 7 wickets, Qualifier 2 of the 2025-26 season on 2 January 2026.