Overview
- Abu Dhabi Knight Riders defeated Gulf Giants by 32 runs to claim the final playoff berth and will meet Dubai Capitals in the Eliminator on January 1.
- Desert Vipers will play MI Emirates in Qualifier 1 on December 30 after MI’s eight-wicket win over Dubai Capitals secured a top-two finish.
- Kieron Pollard struck an unbeaten 44 off 31 balls and plundered 30 runs off a Waqar Salamkheil over to finish the chase with 20 balls to spare.
- MI Emirates’ spinners held Dubai Capitals to 122/8, with Player of the Match Allah Ghazanfar taking 3/28 and Shakib Al Hasan delivering 1/11 in four overs.
- The Qualifier 1 winner advances directly to the January 4 final, while the loser gets a second chance in Qualifier 2 on January 2.