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No. 8 International League T20 (ILT20) 2025 match between dubai capital and Sharjah Warriors It proved to be an epic game, with the Warriors equaling the highest point total in ILT20 history. The match in Sharjah saw a historic run chase Avishka FernandoA fierce knock led the Warriors to an incredible 202-run target to seal victory with 11 balls remaining.
Dubai Capitals batting led by Shai Hope
The Capitals won the toss and elected to bat first and their total in 20 overs was a challenging 201/5. Shay Hope An unbeaten 83 off 52 balls with 6 towering sixes and 3 boundaries. Side by side with hope, Brandon McMullen (22 out of 14), Sikandar Raza (27 minus 20) and Roffman Powell (28 out of 15) made valuable contributions and everyone played their part in building a strong innings. warrior bowler, by Tim Southeyshowing excellent discipline, Southee returned 2/35 in his four overs. Karim Janat A major breakthrough was also made, eliminating hope at a critical stage while Gulbadin Naib (6 off 3) Added late boom. Despite the effort, the Capitals finished with 201/5 to create a forgettable chase.
Sharjah Warriorz’ historic run chase
In their reply, the fighters showed aggressive intent from the start, with Avishka taking control of the situation from the start. The Sri Lankan batsman scored a staggering 81 runs in 27 deliveries, which included 6 fours and 8 huge sixes. Fernando’s ability to penetrate boundaries with such ease and his calculated aggression made this chase a one-sided affair from the get-go. His innings reached the fastest fifty in ILT20 history, reaching a half-century off just 16 balls – a feat that stunned the crowd and deflated the opponents.
johnson charles A rapid-fire 19-ball 37 provided early stability while Rohan MustafaA solid 17 runs in 16 deliveries helped maintain the run rate. However, it was Fernando’s devastating hitting that completely shifted the momentum in the Warriors’ favor. Capitals pitchers include Dushmantha Chameera (3/30) and Olly Stone (1/50), tried to contain Fernando, but they were unable to deal with his attacks. His fearless approach forced the Capitals to constantly adjust their lines and length, but failed to successfully curb his free-range scoring.
As the goal approaches, Luke Wells (31 out of 17) provided the perfect finishing touch, hitting boundaries at crucial intervals to control the required run pace. The Warriors easily reached 202/5 in just 18 overs and achieved a historic victory with 11 balls remaining, recording the highest chase success rate in ILT20 history.
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Avishka Fernando’s slam rewrites record books
Avishka’s innings was nothing short of sensational, with 6 boundaries and 8 monstrous sixes, including the fastest fifty in ILT20 history – reaching his half-century in just 16 balls! His sheer dominance at the crease rewrote records and set a new benchmark for the league’s chase. The previous ILT20 highest chasing record belonged to gulf giantssuccessfully chased 196 points desert viper Taking place in Dubai in 2023.
However, Fernando’s sensational knock shattered that record, showcasing his ability to cross boundaries with ease and maintain an aggressive pace throughout the innings. Earlier in the 2024 edition, Pakistan Azam Khan Set a record for the fastest fifty in ILT20 history, reaching his fifty in just 18 balls against the Giants. But Fernando’s calculated aggression and ability to accelerate at will took things to another level entirely.
Highest number of successful chases in history #DPWorldILT20! 🥵
Sharjah Warriorz pack 2️⃣ points!The innings was spearheaded by Avishka Fernando, with the home team chasing down the target at a canter. The highest level of batting skills! 🔝#SWvDC #AllInForCricket pic.twitter.com/R0csU3mIQX
— International League T20 (@ILT20Official) January 17, 2025
