Watch: Romario Shepherd clears Alicia Shafu in Jaffa at ILT2
In the 14th game of International League T20 (ILT20) 2025; MI Emirates Bowler Romario Shepherd He put on an impressive all-round performance to beat his team at home. Abu Dhabi Knight Riders (ADKR) At the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi. The match saw an impressive bowling display from Shepherd who took two crucial wickets including one from ADKR’s key knock. Alishan Shafufuwith amazing delivery.
Bowling Master class From Romario Shepherd
The drama unfolded in the 6th innings for the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders when Shepherd took center field. With the Knight Riders already under pressure, Shepherd delivered a ball that left a lasting impression on fans and players alike. With his impeccable line and length, the shepherd flicked the ball outside the off stump and the ball came back in nicely and caught Shafufu on the leg. The delivery was clipped by the wicket and sent off the top of the stumps. In no position to respond, Sharafu was bowled out for just 4 runs from 3 balls.
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Shafufu loses his stump 🥲
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Before dismissing Shafufu, Shepherd had already accounted for another key wicket in that over. In the 6th over, he was dismissed in the 3rd ball. Michael Pepper At the beginning of the intro it looks dangerous. Shepherd angled a full ball into the off stump, and Pepper tried to force it down the ground but could only manage a thick outside edge, which was safely caught. Nicholas Pooran Behind the stumps.
Shepherd not only shined with the ball but also made a huge impact with the bat. Earlier in the MI Emirates innings, he put up a torrid batting display scoring 38 runs off just 13 balls. Shepherd hit 4 fours and three sixes, resulting in a mind-blowing strike rate of 292.31.
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Nicholas Pura shines in the MI Emirates innings.
MI Emirates registered a comprehensive 28-run victory over Abu Dhabi Knight Riders in the T20 clash. ADKR elected to bowl first by winning the match.
MI Emirates posted a total of 186/6 in their 20 overs. Captain Pura batted from the front with a quick-fire 49 off 26 balls laced with five fours and two towering sixes. Opening Muhammad Wasim He provided stability with 38 runs from 35 deliveries, including a single four and three sixes. Jason Holder And Ali Khan ADKR claimed two wickets each, while Ibrar Ahmed It is locked with one.
MI Emirates bowlers sealed the victory.
In reply, Abu Dhabi Knights could only muster 158/9 in the allotted 20 overs. Andries Gous 34 off 34 balls at the top, while Andre RussellA power-packed 37 off 23 balls, three fours and three sixes, kept ADKR’s hopes alive. However, MI Emirates’ disciplined bowling proved too strong.
with the shepherd, Alzari Joseph While also impressed with a couple of wickets Akel Hossain, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Waqar SlamkeilAnd Zahoor Khan Each contributed with one wicket. Shepherd’s all-round brilliance earned him the player of the match award as MI Emirates celebrated a well-earned 28-run win.
