The Sharjah Warriorz defeated the MI Emirates by six wickets in the International League T20 (ILT20) eliminator at the Zayed Cricket Stadium on Thursday. St. Lucian Johnson Charles made 36 off 20 balls including seven fours and a six to help the Warriors reach 149-4 in 18.5 overs chasing down 147 for victory.

He shared in a 49-run opening partnership with Tom Kohler-Cadmore that set the foundation for what ended up being a simple chase.

Kohler-Cadmore ended up making a run-a-ball 40 while Tim Seifert made a 20-ball 40* to steer the team home, hitting five fours and a pair of sixes in the process.

Jason Roy also chipped in with 26 batting at number three.

Muhammad Rohid finished with 3-32 off four overs for the Emirates.

Earlier, the Warriorz restricted the Mi Emirates to 146-8 from their 20 overs after winning the toss and choosing to field first.

Captain Nicholas Pooran was one of only two MI batsmen to pass 20 with his 42 off 22 balls including six fours and a six.

Tom Banton was the next best scorer with 29 off 25 balls.

Captain Tim Southee took 2-24 from his four overs.

The Warriorz will now move on to Qualifier 2 against the Desert Vipers in Sharjah on Friday. The winner of that game will take on the Dubai Capitals in the final on Sunday in Dubai.