Overview
- MI Emirates defeated Abu Dhabi Knight Riders by seven wickets in Sharjah, completing a 121-run chase with 23 balls to spare.
- Tom Banton made 64 not out and Shakib Al Hasan struck 38 in an 82-run third-wicket partnership that controlled the chase.
- Abu Dhabi Knight Riders were held to 120 for 8, with Alishan Sharafu unbeaten on 50 and AM Ghazanfar leading MI Emirates’ attack with 3 for 24.
- Desert Vipers advanced directly to the decider by winning Qualifier 1 after finishing the league stage 8–2, making the final a rematch.
- Pre-match assessments suggest evening dew in Dubai could favour chasing teams, with par totals forecast in the 160–190 range and bowling first seen as advantageous.