The Abu Dhabi Knight Riders (ADKR) will face MI Emirates (MIE) in match 14 of the ILT20 2025 season at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi. The game is scheduled for Tuesday, January 21, starting at 8:00 PM IST, and marks the fifth match for both teams this season.
The Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, led by Sunil Narine, have won two out of their four matches so far, earning four points and maintaining a net run rate (NRR) of 0.017. Meanwhile, MI Emirates, captained by Nicholas Pooran, are one spot above ADKR on the points table with an identical record of two wins from four games but hold a better NRR of 0.463.
Sheikh Zayed Stadium Pitch Report
The Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi has a reputation for providing favorable batting conditions, both historically and statistically. The ball is hitting the bat nicely, and after three games in the ILT20 2025 season, the average first innings total at the stadium has been an outstanding 171.
Although the pitch is expected to be consistent given that only three games have been played, fast bowlers will receive some early assistance with the new ball. Since all three of the ILT20’s games this season have been won by teams setting a goal, the team winning the toss will probably choose to bat first even though chasing teams have a strong record here.
Sheikh Zayed Stadium Stats in T20Is
| Total Matches | 90 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 41 |
| Matches Won Bowling First | 49 |
| Average 1st Innings Scores | 136 |
| Average 2nd Innings Scores | 123 |
| Highest Total Recorded | 225/7 (20 Ov) by IRE vs AFG |
| Lowest Total Recorded | 54/10 (17.5 Ov) by USAW vs THAIW |
| Highest Score Chased | 174/2 (17.4 Ov) by RSA vs IRE |
| Lowest Score Defended | 93/8 (20 Ov) by THAIW vs PNGW |
