GUL vs EMI: At the back of an impressive bowling performance, Gulf Giants were able to shatter the MI Emirates top order. However, captain Kieron Pollard stepped up with a fifty as MI posted 167/5 against Giants in the 2nd Qualifier of ILT20.

MI Emirates lost their last match here, Andre Fletcher (4) in the 2nd over of the innings. Number 3 Lorcan Tucker (21) was also dismissed inside the powerplay as Carlos Brathwaite and Chris Jordan registered a wicket each inside the first 6 overs. 

Dan Mousley (7) and opener Muhammad Waseem (31) were dismissed in quick succession in the 10th and 11th overs. From there, Kieron Pollard and Nicholas Pooran tried to stabilize the inning as the two West Indians etched a partnership of 71 runs for the 5th wicket. 

Pollard remained the top scorer for his team with 57* runs off 35 balls, including 3 fours & 4 sixes, while Pooran managed 29 runs off 25 balls with 3 sixes, surviving three dropped catches and ultimately getting dismissed in the 18th over. For Gulf Giants, Chris Jordan and David Wiese picked up 2 wickets each while Carlos Brathwaite managed 1 wicket. 

Earlier, Gulf Giants captain James Vince won the toss & opted to bowl first against MI Emirates in the 2nd Qualifier of the International League T20. This match is being played at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai.

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