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in game 3 International League T20 (ILT20) 2025 between Abu Dhabi Knights and desert viper at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Sam CurranThe Vipers’ stellar defensive skills have played a key role in turning the game around so far.
Sam Curran’s brilliant run earns crucial wicket for Desert Vipers
On the last ball of the seventh over, Rocky Ferguson Delivered a full and rocking delivery, tips Michael Pepper Push it into the wide midfield. Sam Curran stood in midfield and showed great athleticism, rushing towards the ball. Curran hit the stumps directly with remarkable precision and composure, delivering the ball with perfect timing. Even when Pepper dived back, he was found too far from the crease to reach in time. Curran’s defensive acumen, quick thinking and pinpoint accuracy made the game look seamless and turned the tide in the Desert Vipers’ favor. This crucial outing left the Knights with a record of 39/3.
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A direct hit and Pepper is finished☝️#ILT20onZee #T20Hero Kajawa #DPWorldILT20 #ADKRvDV pic.twitter.com/QHO8Y7go58— Zee Cricket (@ilt20onzee) January 12, 2025
Abu Dhabi Knights set competition target
The Knight Riders posted a solid batting performance and reached 166/5 in 20 overs. Phil Salter A well-choreographed 71 off 49 balls, showing a combination of patience and aggression. His innings, which featured five boundaries and four towering sixes, set the tone for the Knight Riders. Alishan Sharafu Provided valuable support, contributing 46 of 34 deliveries before retiring. Their 50-run partnership came soon enough to ensure the innings gained momentum after some early inconsistency. although Kyle Meyers and Joe Clark cheap fall, Andre Russell The final round was full of fire, with an unbeaten 30 off 14 balls and a score of 214.28. The Knight Riders effectively controlled the tempo of the game, sped up the pace of the death overs and scored 60 points in the final 5 overs. Muhammad Amir and ferguson The Vipers performed well in a tight game, but their efforts were overshadowed by Russell’s late offense.
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Vipers’ bowling effort: A mix of control and challenge
The Vipers’ bowling performance varied, showing moments of brilliance but struggling to maintain consistency. Ferguson was the standout bowler, combining pace and accuracy to finish with figures of 1/26 in four overs. Amir, though slightly more expensive, got an early breakthrough by sacking Kyle Meyers.
Luke Wood He was extremely disciplined, conceding only 27 runs in four overs and keeping boundaries to a minimum. However, Curran had a tough game, conceding 48 runs in four overs despite his efforts at varying pace and length. Nathan Sauter When the Cavaliers targeted him in midfield games, he struggled to make an impact, giving up 33 points. The bowlers’ efforts were backed by Curran’s superb runs but the lack of wickets in the death overs allowed the Knight Riders to accelerate, amassing 60 runs in the last five overs. The Vipers will need their batsmen to rise to the occasion and chase down a challenging target of 167.
