MI Emirates defeated Abu Dhabi Knight Riders by seven wickets to advance to the ILT20 final. The Knight Riders were restricted to 120 for eight, with AM Ghazanfar taking three wickets. MI Emirates chased down the target with ease, thanks to a crucial 82-run partnership between Tom Banton (64 not out) and Shakib Al Hasan (38). MI Emirates will now face Desert Vipers in the championship match.