Within the match no. 13 of the Worldwide League T20 (ILT20) 2025, a fierce battle came about between Desert ipers and Dubai Capitals on the Dubai Worldwide Cricket Stadium (DICS) in Dubai, on Monday, January 20. The Desert Vipers’ undefeated streak lastly met its match on Monday, because the Dubai Capitals delivered a shocking six-wicket victory.
A dominant bowling efficiency, spearheaded by Dushmantha Chameera and Zahir Khan’s three-wicket hauls, restricted the Vipers to 139. Gulbadin Naib then led the chase with a fiery 78-run innings off 51 balls, making certain the Capitals broke a three-match dropping streak. The Capitals managed to scale the goal in 17.4 overs.
Batting first, Vipers had been bowled out for 139 in 20 overs. Transient contributions from Azam Khan (10) and Wanindu Hasaranga (13) ended with each falling to Zahir Khan. Sherfane Rutherford supplied a glimmer of hope, placing three sixes in his 27 runs off 24 balls, however Chameera struck for the third time within the penultimate over to halt his cost.
Participant of the Match, Gulbadin Naib mentioned, “We had been on the backside of the desk, so we had been on the lookout for momentum. There’s nonetheless a protracted solution to go. It isn’t simple dealing with bowlers of this high quality. Fortunately, I gave myself a while. After the drinks break, the employees informed me I used to be wanting good, so I mentioned to Sikandar, I’ll play to my strengths.”
Transient Scores
Dubai Capitals beat Desert Vipers by six wickets
Desert Vipers 139/10 in 19.5 overs (Alex Hales 34, Sherfane Rutherford 27, Dan Lawrence 24, Dushmantha Chameera 3 for 26, Zahir Khan 3 for 34, Haider Ali 1 for 17)
Dubai Capitals 140/4 in 17.4 overs (Gulbadin Naib 78 not out, Sikandar 24, Ben Dunk 13, Lockie Ferguson 2 for 29, Mohammad Amir 1 for 31)
Participant of the Match: Gulbadin Naib
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