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Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs MI Emirates Predictions - Banton to blast the Knight Riders’ attack

Simon Lewis
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Last updated: 20 Jan 2025

In an exciting cricket match prediction, MI Emirates are favored to win against Abu Dhabi Knight Riders. Tom Banton is predicted to top score for MI Emirates, while Michael Pepper is expected to lead the scoring for the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders. With competitive odds, cricket fans are in for an intense and thrilling match. The spotlight will be on Banton and Pepper, showcasing their skills on the field, making it a game to remember. Support your favorites and get ready for an exhilarating cricket experience.

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  • Tom Banton hit six sixes in his 102* against the Sharjah Warriorz.
  • Michael Pepper scored 57 off 35 balls against the Gulf Giants.
  • MI Emirates have won two of their last three matches.
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Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs MI Emirates Predictions


Both sides have won two of their last three games and are level on four points on the table. The Emirates are above on net run rate and their stronger all-round squad should have the beating of the Knight Riders. 

  • MI Emirates’ Tom Banton hit six sixes in his 102* against the Sharjah Warriorz.
  • MI Emirates’ Kusal Perera has scored 101, 33 & 56* in his last 5 innings. 
  • Abu Dhabi Knight Riders’ Michael Pepper hit 2 sixes and 6 fours in his 57 against the Giants.
  • Abu Dhabi Knight Riders’ Joe Clarke has scored 32, 32, 55 & 24 in his last 5 innings.

Head-to-Head


The two teams have met twice, both times in the group stage last season. The Emirates won both of those matches by large margins. Last season the Emirates beat the Knight Riders by nine wickets in the first match and eight wickets in the second match.

Abu Dhabi Knight Riders Form


The Knight Riders bounced back from a 53-run loss to the Vipers to beat the Giants by 37 runs.

Michael Pepper’s 57 off 35 balls gave the Knight Riders the boost they needed to reach 176/9 off their 20 overs.

The Giants kept losing wickets and, with no batter passing 24, their chase faltered. They ended on 139/8 off their 20 overs, Jason Holder’s 2/25 (econ 6.25) the best of the Knight Riders’ bowling figures.

Abu Dhabi Knight Riders Team News


Abu Dhabi Knight Riders are in good form and are unlikely to make any changes to their team.

MI Emirates Form


The Emirates bounced back from their five-wicket loss to the Vipers to thrash the Warriorz by nine wickets.

The Warriorz posted 176/9 off their 20 overs in the face of some superb bowling from Fazalhaq Farooqi (4/24, econ 6.00).

Kusal Perera (56* off 42 balls) and Tom Banton (102* off 55) added 157 for the second wicket to power their side to a nine-wicket win with 14 balls in hand.

MI Emirates Team News


MI Emirates have a better net run rate than the Knight Riders and beat them twice last season.

Verdict

I am backing MI Emirates to win. I am also backing Tom Banton to top score for MI Emirates.

Michael Pepper is a good bet to top score for the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders.
       
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