Syed Zainullah Khan's 62 Fires Emirates Blues to Victory
Emirates Red
141/8 (20)
Emirates Blues
142/4 (18.5)
EMB won by 6 wickets
View full scorecard →Emirates Blues have won by 6 wickets. Emirates Red batted first and posted 141/8 in 20 overs. Emirates Blues chased down 142 in just 18.5 overs.
Emirates Red struggled through their innings, losing wickets at regular intervals. Aditya Chouhan top-scored with 23 off 28 balls (SR 82), but lacked support from the other end. The powerplay yielded 46 runs — early wickets put them under pressure from the start.
In the chase, Syed Zainullah Khan anchored the innings with 62 off 43 balls. It was a measured knock that kept Emirates Blues on track despite losing wickets around him.
With the ball, Pratham Mahale delivered figures of 2/16 in 4 overs (Econ 4.0). A tidy spell that kept the pressure on throughout.
EMB lead the series 7-2.
The Turning Point
The result was shaped by a series of small moments rather than one dramatic turning point. The winning side was simply more clinical in their execution across both innings.
Key Performers
62 off 43 balls (SR 144), 5 fours, 5 sixes
2/16 in 4 overs (Econ: 4.00)
35 off 28 balls (SR 125), 6 fours, 0 sixes
Verdict
Emirates Blues showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Emirates Red came up short by 6 wickets. There were passages where they looked competitive, but consistency eluded them when it mattered. EMB lead the series 7-2.