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This victory sets up Dubai Capitals for a high-stakes match against the winner of MI Emirates and Gulf Giants on February 15, which will the Qualifier 2.

Dubai Capitals defeated Abu Dhabi Knight Riders in ILT20 Eliminator.

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ILT20 Eliminator: 2 ex-CSK players shine under bright lights, propel Dubai Capitals to commanding 85-run victory over Abu Dhabi Knight Riders

Despite efforts by David Warner and Jason Holder, who both scored 42 runs, the Dubai Capitals could not reach the target, ending their chase at 154/8.

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ILT20: Andre Russell, David Willey display all-rounder's might as Abu Dhabi Knight Riders defeat David Warner's Dubai Capitals by 29 runs

Speaking about adding more Indian talent to ILT20, CEO David White reflected on the strict guidelines that have been put in place by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

Ambati Rayudu (L) and ILT20 CEO David White (R). 

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Andre Russell's superlative all-round show catapulted Abu Dhabi Knight Riders to a stunning six-wicket win over Gulf Giants in their ILT20 match on January 31.

Abu Dhabi Knight Riders' star all-rounder Andre Russell in this frame. (Twitter)

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Andre Russell's blistering knock coupled with two-wicket spell power Knight Riders to six-wicket win over Giants

Trent Boult, displaying remarkable agility, dashed at full speed from long-off to covers and flung himself in the air with his right arm stretched out to complete a one-handed catch.

Trent Boult took an extraordinary catch on January 28.

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Alishan Sharafu's&nbsp;effort, along with contributions from Imad Wasim and Andre Russell, enabled the Knight Riders to effortlessly chase down Desert Vipers’ total of 154/8.

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ILT20: 21-year-old UAE batter smacks 15 boundaries in 82-run knock as Abu Dhabi Knight Riders beat Desert Vipers by 6 wickets

Jake Fraser-McGurk's onslaught followed by an impressive innings from Sam Billings, guided the Dubai Capitals to an easy win, chasing down the target with five wickets in hand.

Jake Fraser-McGurk (L) and Sam Billings (R).

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ILT20: David Warner's Dubai Capitals pull off big run chase with ease, 21-year-old Aussie sensation plunders 4 sixes and 3 fours in 17 balls

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Abu Dhabi Knight Riders

Alexander Daniel Hales

Alishan Sharafu

Andre Dwayne Russell

Kariyawasam Indipalage Charith Asalanka

Liam Stephen Livingstone

Philip Dean Salt

Sherfane Eviston Rutherford

Sunil Philip Narine

Bowling Coach

Fielding Coach

Team Analyst

Masseur

Massage Therapist

Logistics

Side Arm Specialist

Videographer

Media Manager

Head Physio

Team Baggage Master

Desert Vipers

Dubai International Stadium, Dubai

95* by Andries Gous v Desert Vipers on January 21, 2024 - w

Andries Gous

82* by Alishan Sharafu v Desert Vipers on January 27, 2024 - w

78 by Andries Gous v Dubai Capitals on February 2, 2025 - r

4/15 by Ravi Bopara v Sharjah Warriorz on February 5, 2024 - w

Ravi Bopara

4/23 by Jason Holder v Sharjah Warriorz on January 15, 2025 - r

Jason Holder

3/17 by Josh Little v Sharjah Warriorz on February 5, 2024 - w

Josh Little

95* by Andries Gous v Desert Vipers on January 21, 2024 - Abu Dhabi Knight Riders beat Desert Vipers by 6 wickets

4/15 by Ravi Bopara v Sharjah Warriorz on February 5, 2024 - Abu Dhabi Knight Riders beat Sharjah Warriors by 7 wickets

Sunil Narine

Andre Russell

David Willey

Michael Pepper

Dubai Capitals

Gulf Giants

MI Emirates

Sharjah Warriorz

Alishan Sharafu - (440 runs for Abu Dhabi Knight Riders)

Andre Russell - (322 runs for Abu Dhabi Knight Riders)

Michael Pepper - (319 runs for Abu Dhabi Knight Riders)

David Willey - (18 wickets for Abu Dhabi Knight Riders)

Jason Holder - (17 wickets for Abu Dhabi Knight Riders)

Sunil Narine - (12 wickets for Abu Dhabi Knight Riders)

United Arab Emirates - Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah

United Arab Emirates - Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi

United Arab Emirates - Dubai International Stadium, Dubai

65 by Dhananjaya de Silva v MI Emirates on January 21, 2023 - w

Dhananjaya de Silva

57 by Andre Russell v Desert Vipers on January 20, 2023 - r

57 by Brandon King v Desert Vipers on January 18, 2023 - w

Brandon King

3/36 by Lahiru Kumara v Sharjah Warriorz on January 28, 2023 - w

Lahiru Kumara

2/21 by Sunil Narine v Gulf Giants on January 15, 2023 - w

2/24 by Matiullah Khan v Sharjah Warriorz on February 4, 2023 - w

Matiullah Khan

65 by Dhananjaya de Silva v MI Emirates on January 21, 2023 - MI Emirates beat Abu Dhabi Knight Riders by 5 wickets

3/36 by Lahiru Kumara v Sharjah Warriorz on January 28, 2023 - Sharjah Warriors beat Abu Dhabi Knight Riders by 4 wickets

Joe Clarke

Andre Russell - (196 runs for Abu Dhabi Knight Riders)

Paul Stirling - (168 runs for Abu Dhabi Knight Riders)

Paul Stirling

Joe Clarke - (135 runs for Abu Dhabi Knight Riders)

Lahiru Kumara - (8 wickets for Abu Dhabi Knight Riders)

Sunil Narine - (7 wickets for Abu Dhabi Knight Riders)

Akeal Hosein - (7 wickets for Abu Dhabi Knight Riders)

Team Abu Dhabi Knight Riders

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