Despite the loss, the Capitals' bowling unit showed immense grit. Mustafizur Rahman was the pick of the bowlers, utilizing his trademark cutters to deceive the Emirates' middle order. According to the MI Emirates vs Dubai Capitals Match Scorecard, Mustafizur claimed 3 wickets for 34 runs, including the key scalp of Tom Banton. His efforts, supported by the economical David Willey (1/20), kept the Emirates to a reachable target of 137, though the Capitals' batters were unable to capitalize on the bowlers' hard work.