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dubai capital defeated desert viper Earned a much-needed victory in the 13th over by 6 wickets in an engaging match at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium International League T20 2025. Capitals easily achieved the minor target of 140 runs thanks to the outstanding performance of Gulbadin Naib, who was adjudged Man of the Match for his outstanding all-round contribution.
Desert Vipers finished with 139 points
After electing to bowl first, the Capitals’ bowlers made an immediate impact, restricting the Desert Vipers to a sub-par total of 139 runs. The Vipers struggled to build partnerships as wickets fell at regular intervals.
Alex Hales was the top scorer with 34 runs off 31 balls, hitting 2 fours and 2 sixes. Sherfane Rutherford contributed a valuable 27 runs from 24 runs, including one four and three sixes, while Dan Lawrence contributed 24 runs. However, the rest of the batting line-up failed to deliver with Sam Curran, Azam Khan and Tanish Suri failing to make any significant contributions.
The Capitals bowlers showed great discipline. Zahir Khan and Dushmantha Chameera performed well and took three wickets each. Zahir Khan, though a bit expensive, broke a crucial partnership and Chameela’s late knock effectively ended the innings. Haider Ali, Obaid McCoy, Sikandar Raza and Gulbadin Naib took one wicket each to keep the pressure on the Vipers.
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Gulbadin Naib brings home Dubai Capitals
Capitals began their chase and lost early wickets with the cheap departures of Ben Dunk, Shay Hope and Khalid Shah. With the score at 42/3, the chase looked in jeopardy, but Gulbadin Naib sealed the innings with a brilliant knock.
Nabu displayed composure and aggression as he smashed 78 off 51 balls, including three fours and five towering sixes. His partnership with Raza, who scored 24 off 26, stabilized the innings and took the game away from the Vipers. Najibullah Zadran calmly finished the game with 10:10. capitals With 6 wickets in hand, reached the finish line in 17.4 overs.
For the Vipers, Rocky Ferguson was the pick of the bowlers as he scored 29 runs in four overs and took two wickets. Mohammad Amir bowled accurately and scored 31 runs in 3.4 overs, taking one wicket. Despite their efforts, the total proved too small to defend.
Dubai Capitals win by 6 wickets
Scorecard: https://t.co/yXvHtuIZTf#cricket #DVvDC #ILT20 pic.twitter.com/7AWpFxybWE
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) January 21, 2025
