MI Emirates Vs Desert Vipers In ILT20 Final: Former West Indies captain Kieron Pollard is recognized as a dangerous batsman. If Pollard is in rhythm, he does not allow any bowler in the world to stand in front of him. On the field, Pollard is known not only for his batting but also for his hot temper. Pollard does not like any bowler to disturb his concentration. Something similar was seen in the final of the fourth season of the International T20 League (ILT20), when he clashed with Desert Vipers fast bowler Naseem Shah.

Clash between Pollard and Naseem in the final of ILT20

In the final match of the International T20 League (ILT20), MI Emirates captain Kieron Pollard was not looking in his rhythm and while bowling in front of him, Desert Vipers fast bowler Naseem Shah was repeatedly showing his eyes. Immediately after this, Kieron Pollard showed his angry look and gave a warning to the Pakistani bowler. After which, even Naseem was not going to agree, he went to face Pollard, but as soon as the MI captain looked at him, the heat of the Pakistani bowler went away.

After this, the umpire calmed both the players and separated them, only then the game could proceed.

Sparks fly in the middle!

The Final brings out many emotions, catching Naseem Shah & Kieron Pollard in the middle of it.#Final #DVvMIE #DPWorldILT20 #WhereTheWorldPlays #AllInForCricket pic.twitter.com/PGUsSl3PaT

— International League T20 (@ILT20Official) January 4, 2026

How was Naseem Shah’s bowling in the final?

Naseem Shah bowled strongly in the final match of ILT20 and managed to take 3 wickets for just 18 runs in 4 overs. Pollard’s wicket is also included in this. Pollard was out after scoring 28 runs in 28 balls while playing for MI Emirates. Due to this strong performance of Naseem Shah, the Desert Viper team was successful in winning the title in the final match.

How was the final match of ILT20?

The final match of the fourth season of the ILT20 tournament was played between Desert Vipers and MI Emirates at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday, January 4, 2026. Batting first, the Desert Vipers team performed brilliantly. Team captain Sam Curran played a brilliant half-century innings. Sam Curran scored unbeaten 74 runs in 51 balls, due to which the team scored 182 runs at the loss of 4 wickets in the stipulated 20 overs. In response, MI Emirates team was all out for 136 runs in 18.3 overs, due to which Desert Vipers won by 46 runs in the final match.