MI Emirates, featuring IPL stars Nicholas Pooran and Romario Shepherd, have successfully navigated the knockout stages to secure their spot in the ILT20 2025-26 Final. The team, captained by Kieron Pollard, had to take the longer route after losing the first qualifier to the Desert Vipers.
Their path to the summit clash was confirmed after a crucial victory over the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders in Qualifier 2. MI Emirates are now well-positioned to potentially claim their second title in the league's history, demonstrating resilience and depth in their squad. The presence of powerful hitters like Pooran and all-rounders like Shepherd provides significant firepower as they prepare to face the Desert Vipers once again in the final at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

“The MI Emirates, on the other hand, had to take a slightly longer route to the grand finale after they had lost the qualifier. They had then beaten Abu Dhabi Knight Riders in Qualifier 2 and are now well-poised to win their second title in the league's history.”
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He (Pooran) is going to bring lots of energy to the game. We know how dangerous and how good a cricketer he is. He is a kind of like a person who comes in smashing lots of sixes you will see.
Batter

I also told him that he is a batsman of great quality; he's batting as his father used to.
Bowler

I think he just needs to bat, and bat. He got an excellent 70-odd for Delhi. He just needs to keep scoring runs, playing white-ball cricket wherever he gets the opportunity - domestic or otherwise - and learn his trade, learn what suits him.
Batter

“The MI Emirates, on the other hand, had to take a slightly longer route to the grand finale after they had lost the qualifier. They had then beaten Abu Dhabi Knight Riders in Qualifier 2 and are now well-poised to win their second title in the league's history.”