Nicholas Pooran, the West Indian left-hander, stepped up for the Mumbai Indians and showcased his ability to handle pressure as he guided MI Emirates to their first DP World ILT20 title with a strong 45-run win over Dubai Capitals. Pooran's stellar unbeaten 57 and Mumbai's strong opening partnership gave them a commanding total of 208 runs. Despite the Capitals' best efforts, they could not keep up with the target and MI Emirates ultimately emerged as the most successful cricket franchise with 10 titles to their name.
After a season of ups and downs, the MI Emirates clinched victory in the high-stakes DP World ILT20 final against the Dubai Capitals, ending their winless streak at the Dubai International Stadium. Led by skipper Muhammad Waseem and West Indian left-hander Nicholas Pooran, the Emirates posted an impressive total of 208 runs thanks to their strong batting performance. In the end, their superior bowling attack suffocated the Capitals' chase and secured a convincing 45-run victory. Pooran, who missed out on the Best Batsman title by just two runs, also proved his worth as the Best UAE player with a total of 321 runs in the tournament.
In a thrilling final, Mumbai Indians (MI) defeated Dubai Capitals (DC) by 45 runs to win the ILT20 2024 title. MI's batting powerhouse, led by Muhammad Waseem and Kusal Perera, put up a formidable total of 208 runs. Despite a valiant effort from DC's Nicholas Pooran and Sam Billings, MI's strong bowling attack proved to be too much for them.