In a significant climax to DP World ILT20 Season 3, the Dubai Capitals overcame last season&& s heartbreak to declare their maiden title with a four-wicket win over the Desert Vipers in Sunday&& s last at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
Dubai Capitals took home the cash prize of $700,000 while the Desert Vipers were granted $300,000.
Going after 189, Sikandar Raza supplied the decisive late rise with a blistering 12-ball 34, sealing triumph in the last over.
Previously, Rovman Powell&& s 63 and Shai Hope & s made up 43 laid the foundation for the Capitals& & victorious chase.For the Vipers, Max Holden&& s innings of 76 runs weathered the loss of early wickets before Sam Curran took control of proceedings with an unbeaten half century, studded with five fours and three sixes.
Azam Khan also stepped up on the occasion with a border loaded cameo of 27 runs in the death overs.Player of the Match, Rovman Powell stated after the match: && Credit to the guys in the dressing room, the message was to simply stay calm.
&& The competitors has been quiet for me, however today in the last I wished to prove myself.
In the final, big players stand.
I&& m dissatisfied to get out but delighted we got through.&& Desert Vipers & Sam Curran, who protected the Red Belt as one of the most Valuable Player stated: && It was an incredible video game and a little honor (Red Belt), it is difficult to take it when you lose.
It is among the most satisfying groups I have actually remained in my profession.
A thoroughly expert setup and hopefully one better next year.
&& I understood great deals of coaching personnel and players, taking on those functions and being versatile with the ball.
The Capitals have actually had a couple of wins over us in the group stage.
I believed we had a truly good rating on the board, however I was extremely proud of the team and the coaching staff.
&& Belt WinnersAdding to the enjoyment of a grand final and a new champ, the DP World ILT20&& s signature awards that acknowledge exceptional private efficiencies saw Shai Hope win the Green Belt (best batter), completing the competition with 529 runs.
MI Emirates& & Fazalhaq Farooqi claimed the White Belt (finest bowler) for his 21 wickets in 11 innings.Sam Curran who ended up the competition with 387 runs in 12 innings and seven wickets, got the Red Belt as the most valuable gamer of the season, while MI Emirates& & Muhammad Waseem bagged heaven Belt granted to the very best UAE gamers for a third successive season.
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