Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs MI Emirates: Head to Head Record and Results
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders and MI Emirates have met 9 times in the ILT20 since 2023, including 1 playoff match. Here is every result, the leading run scorers and wicket takers in these games, and the next meeting once the 2026 fixtures are out.
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders v MI Emirates in ILT20 2026
The 2026 fixtures have not been released. When they are, each meeting's date, start time and ground appear here, and the live score while it is being played.
Every Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs MI Emirates Match
| Date | Match and ground | Result | Scorecard |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Jan 20262025-26 | Qualifier 2Sharjah Cricket Stadium |  MI Emirates won by 7 wicketsAbu Dhabi Knight Riders 120/8 (20) · MI Emirates 122/3 (16.1) | Scorecard |
| 20 Dec 20252025-26 | League, Match 21Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi | MI Emirates won by 35 runsMI Emirates 187/4 (20) · Abu Dhabi Knight Riders 152/7 (20) | Scorecard |
| 11 Dec 20252025-26 | League, Match 11Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi | MI Emirates won by 7 wicketsAbu Dhabi Knight Riders 122 (19.3) · MI Emirates 123/3 (13.5) | Scorecard |
| 24 Jan 20252025 | League, Match 17Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi |  Abu Dhabi Knight Riders won by 42 runsAbu Dhabi Knight Riders 182/7 (20) · MI Emirates 140/6 (20) | Scorecard |
| 21 Jan 20252025 | League, Match 14Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi | MI Emirates won by 28 runsMI Emirates 186/6 (20) · Abu Dhabi Knight Riders 158/9 (20) | Scorecard |
| 28 Jan 20242024 | League, Match 12Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi | MI Emirates won by 8 wicketsAbu Dhabi Knight Riders 188/5 (20) · MI Emirates 189/2 (19) | Scorecard |
| 23 Jan 20242024 | League, Match 6Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi | MI Emirates won by 9 wicketsAbu Dhabi Knight Riders 95 (14.1) · MI Emirates 96/1 (8.1) | Scorecard |
| 3 Feb 20232023 | League, Match 26Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi | MI Emirates won by 18 runsMI Emirates 180/4 (20) · Abu Dhabi Knight Riders 162 (19.2) | Scorecard |
| 21 Jan 20232023 | League, Match 11Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi | MI Emirates won by 5 wicketsAbu Dhabi Knight Riders 170/7 (20) · MI Emirates 176/5 (20) | Scorecard |
MI Emirates won by 7 wicketsADKR 120/8 · MIE 122/3 · Sharjah Cricket Stadium
20 Dec 2025League, Match 21MI Emirates won by 35 runsMIE 187/4 · ADKR 152/7 · Zayed Cricket Stadium
11 Dec 2025League, Match 11MI Emirates won by 7 wicketsADKR 122 · MIE 123/3 · Zayed Cricket Stadium
24 Jan 2025League, Match 17Abu Dhabi Knight Riders won by 42 runsADKR 182/7 · MIE 140/6 · Zayed Cricket Stadium
21 Jan 2025League, Match 14MI Emirates won by 28 runsMIE 186/6 · ADKR 158/9 · Zayed Cricket Stadium
28 Jan 2024League, Match 12MI Emirates won by 8 wicketsADKR 188/5 · MIE 189/2 · Zayed Cricket Stadium
23 Jan 2024League, Match 6MI Emirates won by 9 wicketsADKR 95 · MIE 96/1 · Zayed Cricket Stadium
3 Feb 2023League, Match 26MI Emirates won by 18 runsMIE 180/4 · ADKR 162 · Zayed Cricket Stadium
21 Jan 2023League, Match 11MI Emirates won by 5 wicketsADKR 170/7 · MIE 176/5 · Zayed Cricket Stadium
Results by Season
The scores show Abu Dhabi Knight Riders wins first. Playoff meetings: Qualifier 2 2025-26 (MI Emirates won by 7 wickets).
Most Runs in Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs MI Emirates Matches
| # | Player | M | Runs | HS | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Muhammad WaseemMI Emirates | 9 | 308 | 89* | 128.9 |
| 2 | Alishan SharafuAbu Dhabi Knight Riders | 7 | 209 | 55 | 130.6 |
| 3= | Andre RussellAbu Dhabi Knight Riders | 8 | 195 | 48 | 177.3 |
| 3= | Nicholas PooranMI Emirates | 8 | 195 | 49 | 161.2 |
| 5 | Kieron PollardMI Emirates | 7 | 176 | 69* | 153.0 |
| 6 | Tom BantonMI Emirates | 5 | 141 | 64* | 125.9 |
Most Wickets in Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs MI Emirates Matches
| # | Player | M | Wkts | Best | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fazalhaq FarooqiMI Emirates | 9 | 16 | 4/14 | 7.80 |
| 2 | Zahoor KhanMI Emirates | 6 | 10 | 3/16 | 7.62 |
| 3= | Trent BoultMI Emirates | 4 | 6 | 3/14 | 6.75 |
| 3= | Jason HolderAbu Dhabi Knight Riders | 5 | 6 | 2/28 | 7.47 |
| 5 | Muhammad RohidMI Emirates | 3 | 5 | 3/25 | 6.75 |
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs MI Emirates Records
MI Emirates28 Jan 2024, Zayed Cricket StadiumAbu Dhabi Knight Riders23 Jan 2024, Zayed Cricket StadiumAbu Dhabi Knight Riders24 Jan 2025MI EmiratesWon by 18 runs, 3 Feb 2023Where They Have Played
| Ground | Matches | Abu Dhabi KR won | MI Emirates won |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi | 8 | 1 | 7 |
| Sharjah Cricket Stadium | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Players to Watch in 2026
Players in the 2026 squads with the best records in this matchup.
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders
- Alishan Sharafu209 runs in 7 matches
- Jason Holder35 runs and 6 wickets in 5 matches
- Sunil Narine90 runs and 3 wickets in 9 matches
MI Emirates
- Fazalhaq Farooqi16 wickets in 9 matches, the most wickets
- Muhammad Waseem308 runs in 9 matches, the most runs
- Zahoor Khan10 wickets in 6 matches
Switched sides: Andre Fletcher scored 80 runs for MI Emirates in this matchup and is in the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders squad for 2026.
Switched sides: Lorcan Tucker scored 33 runs for MI Emirates in this matchup and is in the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders squad for 2026.
Switched sides: Muhammad Rohid took 5 wickets for MI Emirates in this matchup and is in the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders squad for 2026.
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs MI Emirates Questions
Who has won more matches between Abu Dhabi Knight Riders and MI Emirates?
MI Emirates. They have won 8 of the 9 ILT20 matches between the teams, and Abu Dhabi Knight Riders have won 1.
Who won the last Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs MI Emirates match?
The last meeting was Qualifier 2 in 2025-26, on 2 January 2026 at Sharjah Cricket Stadium: MI Emirates won by 7 wickets.
Have Abu Dhabi Knight Riders and MI Emirates met in an ILT20 final?
Not yet. They have met 1 time in the playoffs, but never in a final.
Who has scored the most runs in Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs MI Emirates matches?
Muhammad Waseem, with 308 runs in 9 matches for MI Emirates.
Who has taken the most wickets in Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs MI Emirates matches?
Fazalhaq Farooqi, with 16 wickets in 9 matches for MI Emirates.
When do Abu Dhabi Knight Riders play MI Emirates in ILT20 2026?
The 2026 fixtures have not been released yet. Each meeting is added here as soon as the league publishes the schedule.