Tom Banton engraved his name in DP World ILT20 history on Monday, becoming the very first batter to score two centuries in the competition as MI Emirates travelled to a commanding 154-run triumph over table-toppers Desert Vipers at the Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi.
The triumph likewise marked the second greatest margin for a victory in the DP World ILT20.Banton combined with Andre Fletcher to construct the greatest stand for any wicket in T20s on UAE soil at 198 runs.
Andre Fletcher remained unbeaten on 96 runs, while Banton scored 105 go to guide the MI Emirates to 228/2 &-- the second greatest overall in the DP World ILT20 history.In response, the Vipers only managed 74 runs matching the record for the most affordable rating throughout 3 seasons of the DP World ILT20.
With only two batters crossing double figures the Vipers were ultimately bowled out for 74 runs in 12.3 overs.
Speaking after the game, Player of the match, Tom Banton said: && I didn & t leave to a flier; I just knew the longer I remained, the better possibility I had.
Sometimes you wear&& t time it as well as you & d like, and often you do.
&& As a top-order batter, you come up against excellent bowlers, so having a good method is very important.
It&& s about looking at the match circumstance and circumstance, not just teeing off.
&& We came into this game on the back of two losses and were a bit under pressure.
It&& s an unique night for MI Emirates, but we don&& t want to take it for given.&& Captaining the Desert Vipers in location of Lockie Ferguson who was rested for the encounter, Sam Curran said: && We simply get the game out of the way and move on.
That can occur in cricket.
We were a little off with our fielding and energy.
&& It & s such a fast competition, and we play again the day after tomorrow, so we&& ll have another opportunity.
We can get better, and there&& s no requirement to panic.
It&& s about discovering and showing.
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