MIE vs ADKR Qualifier 2 Pitch Report, Sharjah Cricket Stadium stats, records

Kaif Ansari - Friday, Jan 02, 2026
Last Updated on Jan 02, 2026 01:43 PM

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MIE vs ADKR Qualifier 2 Match: The ILT20 2026 Qualifier 2 is set to be a high-voltage encounter in Sharjah today. On one side is MI Emirates, who reached this stage after losing to Desert Vipers in Qualifier 1, while on the other side are the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders (ADKR), who are full of confidence after defeating Dubai Capitals by 50 runs in the Eliminator.

MI Emirates' Form: Their last match was quite poor in terms of bowling, where they conceded 233 runs. Senior players like Muhammad Waseem and Kieron Pollard will have a huge responsibility to lead the team to the final today. Nicholas Pooran's absence is being felt, but big innings are expected from Tom Banton and Jonny Bairstow.

Abu Dhabi Knight Riders' Form: The ADKR team has hit form at the right time. Phil Salt and Michael Pepper had a brilliant opening partnership of 122 runs in the last match. Additionally, the bowling of Sunil Narine and Jason Holder completely dominated the opposition.

MIE vs ADKR: Sharjah Cricket Stadium stats and records

Total Matches	75
Matches won batting first	44
Matches won bowling first	31
Average 1st innings Score	145
Average 2nd innings Score	123
Highest total recorded	215/6 (20 Ovs) By AFG vs ZIM
Lowest total recorded	38/10 (10.4 Ovs) By HKC vs PAK
Highest score chased	206/8 (19.5 Ovs) By UAE vs BAN
Lowest score defended	119/7 (20 Ovs) By BANW vs SCOW

MIE vs ADKR Pitch Report: Sharjah Cricket Stadium

MIE vs ADKR Qualifier 2 Pitch Report: The Sharjah ground is known for its short boundaries and batting-friendly wickets. Here are some key points about the pitch for today's match

Batsman's Paradise: Due to the short boundaries, many sixes are hit here. If a batsman gets settled, a big score is almost guaranteed.
Spinners' Role: As the match progresses, the pitch might slow down slightly. In such a scenario, the role of spinners like Sunil Narine and Allah Ghazanfar will be crucial.
Toss Factor: Chasing is considered slightly easier in Sharjah because there's a chance of dew later in the match, which makes the ball wet and difficult to grip.
Average Score: A score of 160-170 would be a challenging total on this pitch, but with batting lineups like MI and ADKR, even 190+ wouldn't be surprising.

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