Ahmed Tariq's 76 Fires Emirates Blues to Victory
Emirates Blues
185/4 (20)
Dubai
138/10 (17.5)
Emirates Blues won by 47 runs
View full scorecard →Emirates Blues have won by 47 runs. Emirates Blues batted first and posted 185/4 in 20 overs. Dubai, chasing 186, fell short at 138/10 in 17.5 overs.
Ahmed Tariq was the standout in the first innings, scoring 76* off 53 balls (SR 143). 2 sixes and 8 fours provided the impetus. The powerplay yielded 57 runs.
Aryan Lakra fought hard with 45 off 24 balls, but it was not enough to haul Dubai over the line. The required rate climbed too steeply in the end.
With the ball, Zobair Khan delivered figures of 5/23 in 4 overs (Econ 5.8). A match-defining spell that tore through the batting order.
DUB lead the series 26-6. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
Over 19 of the first innings was the inflection point — 16 runs came off it, shifting the momentum and setting the stage for a total that ultimately proved too much.
Key Performers
76* off 53 balls (SR 143), 8 fours, 2 sixes
5/23 in 4 overs (Econ: 5.75)
45 off 24 balls (SR 188), 5 fours, 2 sixes
Verdict
Emirates Blues showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Dubai came up short by 47 runs. There were passages where they looked competitive, but consistency eluded them when it mattered. DUB lead the series 26-6. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.