Finn Allen
185 runs, SR 134, 12 sixes in the last 10. Rated +6.3 runs a game with the bat.
185 runs at a strike rate of 134 in his last 10 T20 matches, and rated 6.3 runs better than an average opener.
The sides
| Measure | Knight Riders | MI Emirates |
|---|---|---|
| XI caps | 2,301T20s between the XI | 1,908T20s between the XI |
| Top-seven average | 24.8T20 batting | 25.4T20 batting |
When Knight Riders bat
+0.50 an overPowerplayOvers 1–6+0.35MiddleOvers 7–15+0.76DeathOvers 16–20+0.19
When MI Emirates bat
−0.30 an overPowerplayOvers 1–6−0.10MiddleOvers 7–15−0.28DeathOvers 16–20−0.57
Knight Riders bat first
First innings183
MI Emirates chase in18.2 overs
57%MI Emirates win
43%Knight Riders win
MI Emirates bat first
First innings163
Knight Riders chase in17.2 overs
59%Knight Riders win
41%MI Emirates win
Too close to call, with Knight Riders stronger on paper
This is too close to call, with Abu Dhabi Knight Riders at 51% and MI Emirates at 49%. The Knight Riders are the stronger side on paper, about 19 runs clear, almost all of it from bowling: their attack is rated 17 runs better than MI Emirates' and their batting is marginally ahead too. The projected first-innings totals reflect that gap, 183 for the Knight Riders and 163 for MI Emirates, against a par score of 169.
The most telling point is the MI Emirates bowling. Their unit is rated only 3.8 runs better than average, and the weak links are clear: Romario Shepherd has 4 wickets at an economy of 12.61 in his last 10 T20 matches, and Wasim Akram 6 wickets at 9.84. Against a Knight Riders batting line-up with Finn Allen (185 runs at a strike rate of 134 in his last 10) and Sunil Narine (12 wickets at 4.87 in his last 10), that is where the game may turn.
What total is safe?
First inningsDefended
Under 15019%16 of 85
150–16946%21 of 46
170–18977%30 of 39
190–20975%12 of 16
210+100%9 of 9
The case for Knight Riders
- Bowling is rated 17 runs better than MI Emirates', with Sunil Narine and Usman Tariq both in strong recent form.
- Batting is marginally ahead, and Finn Allen is rated 6.3 runs better than an average opener.
Batting standout
Bowling standouts
Sunil Narine
12 wkts, econ 4.87 in the last 10. Rated +8.4 runs a game with the ball.
12 wickets at an economy of 4.87 in his last 10 T20 matches, and rated 8.4 runs better than an average bowler over four overs.
Usman Tariq
10 wkts, econ 6.05 in the last 10. Rated +7.7 runs a game with the ball.
10 wickets at an economy of 6.05 in his last 10 T20 matches, and rated 7.7 runs better than an average bowler over four overs.
The case for MI Emirates
- Sherfane Rutherford has 271 runs at a strike rate of 166 in his last 10 T20 matches.
- Fazalhaq Farooqi and Allah Ghazanfar are both rated better than an average bowler, giving the attack a solid core.
Batting standout
Sherfane Rutherford
271 runs, SR 166, 17 sixes in the last 10. Rated +2.9 runs a game with the bat.
271 runs at a strike rate of 166 in his last 10 T20 matches, and rated 2.9 runs better than an average middle-order batter.
Bowling weaknesses
Romario Shepherd
4 wkts, econ 12.61 in the last 10. Rated −1.3 runs a game with the ball.
4 wickets at an economy of 12.61 in his last 10 T20 matches, and rated 1.3 runs worse than an average bowler.
Wasim Akram
6 wkts, econ 9.84 in the last 10. Rated −1.1 runs a game with the ball.
6 wickets at an economy of 9.84 in his last 10 T20 matches, and rated 1.1 runs worse than an average bowler.