The Dubai Capitals had been unstoppable on Monday night as they outshone the Desert Vipers with the ball and bat to cruise to an enormous nine-wicket win within the ultimate group sport of the DP World ILT20 on the Sharjah Cricket Stadium.
Qais Ahmad was unimaginable for the Capitals as he completed with a shocking spell of 4 for 25, whereas Gulbadin Naib lived as much as his billing as probably the greatest allrounders by hanging a superb unbeaten 55. The win caps a powerful turnaround for the Capitals, who started their marketing campaign with only one win in 4 video games however then regrouped to win 4 of their final 5 matches to complete second on the factors desk.
The Dubai Capitals will now tackle the identical opponents, the Desert Vipers, in Qualifier 1 on February 5, whereas MI Emirates will face Sharjah Warriorz within the Eliminator on February 6 with the winner going through the loser of Qualifier 1 for a spot within the ultimate on February 7.
Earlier, the Dubai Capitals put up a scintillating bowling show to bowl out the Desert Vipers for 137. Obed McCoy was on the cash as he struck off his first ball when Azam Khan edged it to Naib within the slips. Alex Hales threatened to get going however McCoy outfoxed him with a slower one and the Vipers had been all the way down to 39/2 in 5 overs.
Curran joined Dan Lawrence, and the 2 of them supplied their aspect some much-needed solidity with an important 45-run partnership. They discovered boundaries at will and upped the run price because the Vipers clawed their method again into the sport after dropping two early wickets. One of many standout moments got here within the eighth over when Curran launched a monstrous six off Naib that sailed over the stands and into the Sharjah streets.
Transient scores
Dubai Capitals beat Desert Vipers by 9 wickets
- Desert Vipers 137/10 in 19.4 overs (Dan Lawrence 44, Sam Curran 28, Alex Hales 18, Qais Ahmad 4 for 25, Obed McCoy 3 for 22)
- Dubai Capitals 138/1 in 17.1 overs (Gulbadin Naib 55 not out, Shai Hope 52 not out, Adam Rossington 27, David Payne 1 for 29)
Participant of the Match: Qais Ahmed
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