Fans at the Dubai International Stadium were dealt with to yet another dramatic finish on Sunday evening as Sharjah Warriorz registered a three-wicket triumph against the Gulf Giants at the DP World ILT20.Tom Kohler-Cadmore was the standout entertainer in a match that decreased to the last ball.
He finished unbeaten on 83 runs from 56 balls with six fours and four 6s to steer the Warriorz to their target of 175.Kohler-Cadmore’& rsquo; s exploits were complemented by a breezy knock of 45 runs from UAE’& rsquo; s Rohan Mustafa as the pair put on a 105-run partnership.
The Warriorz sustained a couple of nervous minutes in the final over, but a made up Kohler-Cadmore helped them cruise through and protect the 2 points.Desert Vipers trump Abu Dhabi Knight Riders by seven wicketsIn the earlier match Sunday, Desert Vipers started their campaign with a seven-wicket victory against the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders at the Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi.Half centuries from Dan Lawrence and Sam Curran made sure the Vipers would comfortably surmount their target of 167.
Dan Lawrence powered his method to 70 runs in 39 balls, while Sam Curran remained unbeaten on 50 from 37 deliveries.The Vipers won the toss and elected to field initially.
Speaking on his innings and his wider experience at the DP World ILT20, Player of the match, Dan Lawrence stated: “& ldquo; The circumstance was quite nice to come into, knowing I had to give myself time.
From the hotel to how the coaches treat you, this is probably the most professional set-up.”& rdquo; Reflecting on the loss, Abu Dhabi Knight Riders’ & rsquo; skipper Sunil Narine said: “& ldquo; We did well to get back in the video game.
We had a difficult powerplay and we undoubtedly wanted more runs.
The secret was the distinction in the first six overs.”& rdquo; Monday & rsquo; s matchDubai Capitals will handle MI Emirates on Monday.
The match will be screened live on Ariana Television from7pm.
The pre-match program will begin at 6.30 pm Kabul time.The complete broadcasting schedule is as below.The post ILT20: Sharjah Warriorz defeat Gulf Giants by three wickets initially appeared on Ariana News.