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Fazalhaq Farooqi delivered a moment of brilliance in Match 14 of the ILT20 2025 between Abu Dhabi Knight Riders and MI Emirates, producing a sensational yorker to dismiss David Willey.
Fazalhaq Farooqi’s fiery yorker dismantles David Willey in style
The delivery was a textbook example of fast bowling precision, angling in late with sharp tailing movement that left Willey completely undone. With lightning pace and pinpoint accuracy, the ball zipped past Willey’s bat before obliterating the off stump, leaving it in complete disarray. Willey, who had just faced three deliveries and scored a solitary run, could only watch as his short stay at the crease came to an abrupt end. Farooqi’s lethal execution underlined his skill as a death-over specialist, capable of producing game-changing deliveries.
Despite the dramatic nature of the dismissal, Farooqi remained composed, his expression betraying no hint of the damage he had just inflicted. This outstanding piece of bowling reduced the Knight Riders to 145/8, further tilting the game in his team’s favor and reinforcing his reputation as one of the most dangerous bowlers in the tournament.
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Hey Yorker, who's your best friend?
Yorker: Who else but Farooqi 😉#ILT20onZee #T20HeroesKaJalwa #DPWorldILT20 #ADKRvMIE pic.twitter.com/LYnkcI6kfC— Zee Cricket (@ilt20onzee) January 21, 2025
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MI Emirates outclass Abu Dhabi Knight Riders in the ILT20 2025 encounter
The Emirates secured a commanding 28-run victory over the Knight Riders in the 14th match of ILT20 2025 at Abu Dhabi. Romario Shepherd‘s exceptional all-round performance stole the show as he smashed a breathtaking 38 not out off just 13 balls, including four boundaries and three sixes, powering his team to 186/6 in 20 overs. The innings also featured a fiery 49 off 26 by captain Nicholas Pooran, who kept the middle order afloat.
The Knight Riders’ bowlers struggled, with Jason Holder and Ali Khan taking two wickets each but conceding runs at alarming rates. In reply, the Knight Riders faltered despite a quick 22 by Kyle Mayers and a steady 34 by Andries Gous. The Emirates bowlers, led by Shepherd (2/14) and Alzarri Joseph (2/33), dismantled the Knight Riders’ batting lineup, reducing them to 158/9. The lower-order resistance by Andre Russell (37 not out off 23) and Sunil Narine (13 off 11) wasn’t enough to alter the outcome. Strategic bowling changes and sharp fielding ensured the Knight Riders could never recover from their poor start, losing four wickets in the Powerplay.
