Ahmed Tariq's 61 Fires Emirates Blues to Victory
Emirates Blues have won by 74 runs. Emirates Blues batted first and posted 167/7 in 20 overs. Dubai, chasing 168, fell short at 93/10 in 15.4 overs.
Ahmed Tariq was the standout in the first innings, scoring 61 off 37 balls (SR 165). 1 six and 6 fours provided the impetus. The powerplay yielded 49 runs — early wickets put them under pressure from the start.
Aryan Lakra fought hard with 33 off 20 balls, but it was not enough to haul Dubai over the line. The required rate climbed too steeply in the end.
With the ball, Said Nazeer Afridi delivered figures of 5/16 in 4 overs (Econ 4.0). A match-defining spell that tore through the batting order.
EMB lead the series 18-4. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
Over 19 of the first innings was the inflection point — 18 runs came off it, shifting the momentum and setting the stage for a total that ultimately proved too much.
Key Performers
61 off 37 balls (SR 165), 6 fours, 1 sixes
5/16 in 4 overs (Econ: 4.00)
38 off 32 balls (SR 119), 2 fours, 2 sixes
Verdict
Emirates Blues showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Dubai will rue missed opportunities — a 74 runs deficit could have been avoided with sharper execution in the key moments. EMB lead the series 18-4. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.