End of over. Over 20. 11 runs. Bowler: Farhan Khan. MI Emirates: 132/7(rr 6.60)

Four runs. FOUR! Farhan Khan to Kieron Pollard. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control past deep mid wicket for 4 runs. What a sensational finish to the opening game of the 2025 International League T20! Dubai Capitals win by just one run after a nerve-wracking last over. Nicholas Pooran dazzled with 61 brilliant runs, while Akeal Hosein scored a valuable 30 runs. However the Dubai Capitals bowlers rose to the occasion with Gulbadin Naib delivering a match-winning performance, claiming three key wickets, and Olly Stone supporting brilliantly with two. A thrilling, edge-of-the-seat contest that perfectly kicked off this exciting tournament! Gulbadin Naib is the Player of the Match for his outstanding bowling performance.

Two runs. APPEAL! Farhan Khan to Kieron Pollard. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, fielded by Shanaka, by Hope, appeal made for Run Out. Kieron Pollard survived.

Dot ball. Farhan Khan to Kieron Pollard. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, missed for no runs, fielded by Hope.

Four runs. FOUR! Farhan Khan to Kieron Pollard. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled past deep backward square leg for 4 runs.

Dot ball. Farhan Khan to Kieron Pollard. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, missed for no runs, fielded by Hope.

Wide. Wide Farhan Khan to Kieron Pollard. Back of a length, wide outside off stump on the front foot cutting, missed for 1 run, fielded by Hope.

Dot ball. APPEAL! Farhan Khan to Kieron Pollard. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot Slog, hit pad to silly point for no runs, appeal made for L.B.W. The umpire didn't raise his finger.

End of over. Over 19. 1 run. Bowler: Olly Stone. MI Emirates: 121/7(rr 6.37)

Dot ball. Olly Stone to AM Ghazanfar. Back of a length, wide outside off stump on the front foot Slog, missed for no runs, fielded by Hope.

Dot ball. APPEAL! Olly Stone to AM Ghazanfar. Back of a length, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, hit body for no runs, fielded by Hope, appeal made for Caught. The umpire was unmoved.

Dot ball. Olly Stone to AM Ghazanfar. Back of a length, wide outside off stump on the front foot Slog, missed for no runs, fielded by Hope.

Dot ball. Olly Stone to AM Ghazanfar. Length ball, off stump on the front foot Slog, inside edge back to bowler for no runs.

One run. Olly Stone to Kieron Pollard. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot dropped, to silly point for 1 run, shy attempt by Stone, fielded by Hope.

Dot ball. Olly Stone to Kieron Pollard. Half volley, down leg side on the front foot flick, hit pad back to bowler for no runs.

End of over. Over 18. 5 runs. Bowler: Gulbadin Naib. MI Emirates: 120/7(rr 6.67)

Dot ball. Gulbadin Naib to AM Ghazanfar. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Butt.

Wicket. OUT! Caught. Gulbadin Naib to Alzarri Joseph. Short, outside off stump on the back foot hooking, Gloved, caught by Hope. A stunning over from Gulbadin Naib picked up two wickets.

Dot ball. Gulbadin Naib to Alzarri Joseph. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, missed for no runs, fielded by Hope.

Wicket. OUT! Caught. Gulbadin Naib to Nicholas Pooran. Leg cutter length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, shoulders arms in the air uncontrolled to long on, caught by Stone. The skipper departs.