Abu Dhabi Knight Riders crushed Dubai capitals By 50 runs ILT20 2025-26 Eliminator On 1 January 2026 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Michael PepperWhile ADKR 158/7 controlled explosive 72 Sunil Narine‘s expertly dismantled 3/12 DC for only 108. Jason Holder‘s comic skyer no-ball became a viral moment amid Knight Riders’ dominant win.
Jason Holder’s extraordinary ball in Eliminator disappoints batsmen in ILT20 2025–26.
Strangely during the DC chase, ADKR’s skipper Holder set sail too high and wide outside, releasing a comical skier that landed near the slip cordon. Teammates Andre Russell and Michael Pepper stood with hands on hips, visibly teasing delivery Shayan JahangirConfused watching the referees pointing to a free kick. The crash, captured on video, drew laughs online, but didn’t shake Holder’s resolve — he returned with figures of 3/18, including the majors. Toby Albert, Muhammad Nabiand Mohammad Javadullah.
We present the video:
“TV referee to director, can we check the height of this?” 🫣
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Abu Dhabi Knight Riders team win over Dubai Capitals in ILT20 2026
Asked to bat first, ADKR came out with open intent and wasted no time putting the opposition under pressure. Phil Salt and Pepper set the tone from the start, combining aggression with smart shot selection. The pair put on 55 in the powerplay and put up a century partnership in just 10.4 overs, leaving the hosts looking for a reply.
With Duz batting on 43, it was Pepper who held the innings together, playing a commanding knock of 72 laced with seven boundaries and three powerful sixes. Just looking at the massive sum of cards, the pace slowed down as the gates fell in succession. Nabi started to slow down with a sharp spell, picking up three wickets and conceding very little. Holder’s unbeaten 22 off 11 balls during the late swing saw ADKR move to a competitive total of 158/7.
The chase never found its feet. DC were rattled early as Narine wove his magic in the power play, reducing them to 43 for 4 and completely changing the balance of the match. Narine’s tight lines were for Shayan, who was trapped in front earlier Gulbadin Naib and Navin Bidaisee followed soon after.
The pressure only intensified Liam Livingstone and Holder joined in the action, taking the regular gates and blocking every avenue of escape. Nabi put up some resistance with a fighting 27, but the end came quickly after a catch from Holder. Packed for 108, which is just over 16 DC. Narine’s match-winning spell earned him the Man of the Match award as ADKR confidently cruised into Qualifier 2 where MI Emirates awaits.
